Abstract A study aimed to assess the aquatic carrying capacity in the Bandar Kayangan Lembah Sari Reservoir, Rumbai Pesisir District, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. The carrying capacity was determined based on primary productivity using chlorophyll-a concentration, which is indicating the existence of phytoplankton in waters. This research was conducted April-May 2018. Samples were taken at 4…
Abstract Microplastics originated from degraded plastic materials may be flown to water body and accidentally swallowed by aquatic organisms. A research aims to understand the microplastics in the water body and in the stomach of fish living in the Lubuk Siam lake was conducted from September to November 2020. Samplings were conducted 3 times, once/ month, in 3 sampling points. In each samplin…
Abstract In the Koto Panjang Reservoir the microplastic may originated from the degraded plastic waste as well as degraded plastic net from the fish culture cages. The microplastic may be accidentally engulfed as fish swallowing their food. To understand the microplastic present in the stomach of wild common carps living around the fish net cages, a study was conducted in December 2020- Februa…
Abstract Helostoma temminckii is a type of fish that lives in the Lubuk Siam oxbow lake and has high economic value. The fish capture activities, however, are conducted throughout the year and it may lead to reducing the fish population. A study aims to determine the standing stock, growth rate, mortality, and exploitation rate of H. temminckii in that lake was conducted in January to February…
Abstract Helostoma temminckii is a type of fish that lives in the Lubuk Siam oxbow lake and has high economic value. The fish capture activities, however, are conducted throughout the year and it may lead to reducing the fish population. A study aims to determine the standing stock, growth rate, mortality, and exploitation rate of H. temminckii in that lake was conducted in January to February…
ABSTRACT Fish cultivation activities in floating net cages (KJA) produce residual feed and residual metabolism. This study aims to look at the fertility status and influence of floating net cages (KJA) on the fertility rate of the waters around the Dam Site of PLTA Koto Panjang Reservoir. Sampling was conducted at three stations, namely station 1 (slightly KJA), station 2 (medium KJA), and sta…
Abstract The quality of peat water in general is relatively low and it is needed to be treated by using a coagulation system. Mixture of lime, alum and bentonite might be used as coagulant agents. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of different dosages of lime, alum and bentonite in improving the quality of peat water. Peat water samples were obtained from the Kualu Nenas Village, …
Abstract Tanjung Kudu lake is an oxbow lake that receive water from the Kampar River during the rainy season. This lake is inhabited by many fish species. However, the information about the type of fish in that area is limited. To understand the types of fish present in the Tanjung Kudu lake, a study has been conducted in August to December 2020. Fish sampling were conducted every day for two …
ABSTRACT Research on the relationship between phytoplankton abundance and chlorophyll-a concentration was conducted in December 2020 in Tanjung Kudu Lake and Parit Lake, Tambang District. The aims of this study was to determine the relationship between phytoplankton abundance and chlorophyll-a concentration. There were 3 Station, namely Station 1 (inlet), Station 2 (middle of the lake), and St…
Abstract Phytoplankton is primary producer of natural feed and has an important role in the water. This research was conducted in December 2020 in Tanjung Kudu Lake and Parit Lake. A sampling at three stations, namely Station 1 (inlet), Station 2 (in the middle of the lake), and Station 3 (end of the lake). Sampling was done 3 times one/week. Water quality parameters measure were temperature, …
ABSTRAK Environmental condition and water quality in general may affects the health status of fish and it represent in the structure of fish organ such as gill, kidney and liver. To understand the structure of gill, kidney and liver of Pangasius hypopthalmus that live in the Tanjung Kudu Lake (good water quality) and in the Sungai Sail River that has been polluted, a study has been conducted o…
Abstract Thynnichtys thynnoides (motan fish) is one of the freshwater fish that inhabit the Tanjung Kudu Lake. This fish has high economic value and has a delicious and tasty meat. The price of motan fish in the market ranges from around Rp. 20.000-30.000/kg. To understand the morphometric, meristic and growth pattern of this fish, a research was carried out in Tanjung Kudu Lake from September…
Abstract Zoobenthos commonly attached in the roots, stems, leaves and substrate in the mangrove area of the Sungai Rawa village. A study aims to understand the structure of zoobenthos community in that area has been conducted in April-Mei 2019. Zoobenthos were collected manually in 3 station, namely station 1 (mangrove ecotourism), station 2 (harbor and settlement), and station 3 (natural ecos…
Abstract Biosurfactant producing bacteria live in the environment where oil remains are present such as the anaerobic pond water treatment in the palm oil industry. A research conducted in September-October 2019 aims to find out the biosurfactant producing bacteria. Sampling was conducted in the anaerobic pond in the PT. Eka Dura Indonesia, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province. The bacteria sampl…
Bivalva is a types of aquatic organism that lives in mangrove ecosystems. This research aims to determine the types and density of bivalve in the mangrove ecosystem of Sungai Asam Village. The research has been conducted on July to August 2020. There were 3 stations set, St1 is a mangrove forest area that is relatively natural and far from residential area, St2 was in the mangrove forest which …
ABSTRACT Rasbora caudimaculata is a type of freshwater fish that commonly inhabit the Teluk Petai Lake and Tanjung Kudu Lake, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. This study aims to understand the reproductive biology of R. caudimaculata . The fish was sampled 4 times, once/week, from November–December 2020. Parameters measured were sexsual characteristics, sex ratio, gonad maturity level, gonad s…
Abstract Tofu liquid waste contains high levels of organic matter, especially protein and amino acids. These organic compounds can be proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Most of the bacteria are able to use oil or fat as a source of carbon and energy, bacteria that have this ability are often known as lipolytic bacteria. This study aims to obtain biosurfactant producing bacteria from tofu wastew…
Abstract Mangrove area in the Nagari Gasan Gadang has been damage due to human activities and the damage negatively affects crabs living in that area. A research aims to understand species and density of crabs was conducted in December 2019-January 2020. There were 3 stations with 3 plots/station and 5 sub plots/plot. Samplings were conducted 3 times at 2 week intervals. Crabs were caught …
Abstract Teluk Petai Lake is one of the oxbow lakes in the Buluh Nipis Village. This lake is inhibited by various types of aquatic plants and they almost cover the surface of the lake. A study aims to understand the types and density of the aquatic plants was conducted from October to November 2020. A survey method was applied. Aquatic plant samplings were conducted 4 times, within a month…
Abstract Sea cucumber is a species that has high economic value if it is used properly. The habitat that sea cucumbers tend to prefer is the bottom of the water with a substrate of mud or sand, such as those in Teluk Tempurung, Bukit Tambun Tulang Village. To find out the level of preference for an organism to its habitat, it is necessary to look at the distribution pattern of the organism…