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International Journal of Biology Sciences

Blood glucose level, blood profile and ectoparasite infestation of cantang grouper fish commercially fed with the addition of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella

Alifa Amalia IzzatiBerlian Putri AmbarningrumGunanti MahasriYudi Cahyoko

Volume 4(2) · Pages 93–98 · DOI: 10.33545/26649926.2022.v4.i2b.82 ↗

Research areasAquatic life and conservationMedicinal Plant Research

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Abstract

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The main problem that often occurs in grouper cultivation is the appearance of disease attacks caused by pathogens due to water quality that has not been optimal during maintenance. There are common problems in grouper cultivation, that is unstable environmental conditions that cause accumulation of organic matter which can cause fish to be stress, which is characterized by increased blood glucose levels and susceptible to disease. The types of ectoparasites that commonly attack groupers are Trichodina, Cryptocaryon, Zeylanicobdella and Neobenedenia. An alternative to control pathogen attacks on fish is by increasing the body's defense cells of fish using immunostimulants. Zeylanicobdella known to have molecular weight of proteins that are immunogenic, and is thought to increase the activity of cells defense of the fish body as an immunostimulant. This study aims to find out the blood glucose level, blood profile and ectoparasite infestation of cantang grouper fish given a marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on feed. The method in this research used an experimental method with a factorial pattern consisting of two factors. Factor P is the dose given and factor Q is the maintenance time. Statistical test results showed there was an influence (p < 0.01) between the doses of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on the number of erythrocytes and leukocytes, there was also interaction (p > 0.01) between the doses of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella with different maintenance times to the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, differential leukocytes including lymparhocytes, neutrophils and monocytes. The results showed that there was a very significant difference between blood glucose levels and ectoparasite infestation of cantang grouper maintenance at different doses and times and there was an interaction effect (p < 0.01). The highest blood glucose level of 67.00 ± 5.148 mg/dL occurred in cantang grouper with a moderate degree of ectoparasite infestation of 36.20 ± 2.387 parasites on day 0 of maintenance with a dose of 0 ppm. The lowest blood glucose level of 28.80 ± 0.837 mg/dL occurred in cantang grouper with a mild degree of ectoparasite infestation, that is 12.60 ± 1.517 parasites on the 28th day of rearing with a dose of 9 ppm. The results showed that the highest of total erythrocytes was at a dose of 7 ppm with a maintenance time of the 21th day are 2,534 × 106 cell/ml. Total Leukocyte was at a dose of 9 ppm with a maintenance time of the 28th day are 1,4902 × 106 cell/ml. The percentage of lymphocytes is the highest with a range of 58-93%, neutrophils range from 5-38% and monocytes range from 1-9%.

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  1. Why it matters

    • Grouper cultivation is frequently hindered by disease attacks from pathogens, which are often triggered by suboptimal water quality during maintenance. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      Grouper cultivation is frequently hindered by disease attacks from pathogens, which are often triggered by suboptimal water quality during maintenance.

      In the paper's own words

      “The main problem that often occurs in grouper cultivation is the appearance of disease attacks caused by pathogens due to water quality that has not been optimal during maintenance.”

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    • Unstable environmental conditions in grouper farming can lead to organic matter accumulation, causing fish stress, marked by higher blood glucose, and increased disease susceptibility. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      Unstable environmental conditions in grouper farming can lead to organic matter accumulation, causing fish stress, marked by higher blood glucose, and increased disease susceptibility.

      In the paper's own words

      “There are common problems in grouper cultivation, that is unstable environmental conditions that cause accumulation of organic matter which can cause fish to be stress, which is characterized by increased blood glucose levels and susceptible to disease.”

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    • Marine leeches of the genus Zeylanicobdella contain immunogenic proteins and are considered potential immunostimulants that can enhance a fish's cellular defense mechanisms. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      Marine leeches of the genus Zeylanicobdella contain immunogenic proteins and are considered potential immunostimulants that can enhance a fish's cellular defense mechanisms.

      In the paper's own words

      “Zeylanicobdella known to have molecular weight of proteins that are immunogenic, and is thought to increase the activity of cells defense of the fish body as an immunostimulant.”

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  2. The question

    • The study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding marine leeches (Zeylanicobdella) to the feed of cantang grouper fish on their blood glucose levels, blood profile, and ectoparasite infestation. View evidence ↗

      The question

      The study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding marine leeches (Zeylanicobdella) to the feed of cantang grouper fish on their blood glucose levels, blood profile, and ectoparasite infestation.

      In the paper's own words

      “This study aims to find out the blood glucose level, blood profile and ectoparasite infestation of cantang grouper fish given a marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on feed.”

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  3. What they did

    • The researchers used an experimental factorial completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments and four replications. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      The researchers used an experimental factorial completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments and four replications.

      In the paper's own words

      “The method used in this study is an experimental method using a factorial completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments with 4 replications each”

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    • The experiment used cantang grouper measuring 7-9 cm, reared for 30 days at a density of 12 fish per 18 liters of water. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      The experiment used cantang grouper measuring 7-9 cm, reared for 30 days at a density of 12 fish per 18 liters of water.

      In the paper's own words

      “The materials used were grouper cantang measuring 7-9 cm, marine leeches Zeylanicobdella as many as 900 individuals”

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      “Cantang grouper rearing was carried out for 30 days with a density of 12 fish/18 liters of water with a total density of 1 fish/1.5 liters.”

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    • The measured parameters included blood glucose, erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, differential leukocytes, ectoparasite infestation, water quality, and survival rate. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      The measured parameters included blood glucose, erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, differential leukocytes, ectoparasite infestation, water quality, and survival rate.

      In the paper's own words

      “The parameters tested in this study were blood glucose levels, erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, differential leukocytes, ectoparasite infestation, water quality and survival rate.”

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  4. What they found

    • Blood glucose levels decreased from a high of 67.00 ± 5.148 mg/dL (0 ppm dose, day 0) to a low of 28.80 ± 0.837 mg/dL (9 ppm dose, day 28). View evidence ↗

      What they found

      Blood glucose levels decreased from a high of 67.00 ± 5.148 mg/dL (0 ppm dose, day 0) to a low of 28.80 ± 0.837 mg/dL (9 ppm dose, day 28).

      In the paper's own words

      “The highest blood glucose level of 67.00 ± 5.148 mg/dL occurred in cantang grouper with a moderate degree of ectoparasite infestation of 36.20 ± 2.387 parasites on day 0 of maintenance with a dose of 0 ppm.”

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      “The lowest blood glucose level of 28.80 ± 0.837 mg/dL occurred in cantang grouper with a mild degree of ectoparasite infestation, that is 12.60 ± 1.517 parasites on the 28th day of rearing with a dose of 9 ppm.”

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    • Differential leukocyte analysis showed lymphocytes were the most prevalent (58-93%), followed by neutrophils (5-38%) and monocytes (1-9%). View evidence ↗

      What they found

      Differential leukocyte analysis showed lymphocytes were the most prevalent (58-93%), followed by neutrophils (5-38%) and monocytes (1-9%).

      In the paper's own words

      “The percentage of lymphocytes is the highest with a range of 58-93%, neutrophils range from 5-38% and monocytes range from 1-9%.”

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  5. What it means

    • The authors concluded that adding Zeylanicobdella to feed significantly influenced blood glucose, blood cell counts, and ectoparasite infestation in cantang grouper. View evidence ↗

      What it means

      The authors concluded that adding Zeylanicobdella to feed significantly influenced blood glucose, blood cell counts, and ectoparasite infestation in cantang grouper.

      In the paper's own words

      “The conclusion of this research is the provision of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on feed with different doses and maintenance time had a very significant effect on blood glucose level, the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, differential leukocytes and ectoparasite infestation of grouper cantang.”

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    • The most effective treatment was identified as a dose of 9 ppm of Zeylanicobdella sp. over a maintenance period of 28 days. View evidence ↗

      What it means

      The most effective treatment was identified as a dose of 9 ppm of Zeylanicobdella sp. over a maintenance period of 28 days.

      In the paper's own words

      “The best interaction between doses of Zeylanicobdella on feed with different maintenance times is a dose of 9 ppm Zeylanicobdella sp. on feed with maintenance time of day 28.”

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    • The authors suggest refining feeding methods and ensuring proper injection techniques to avoid causing stress to the fish. View evidence ↗

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      The authors suggest refining feeding methods and ensuring proper injection techniques to avoid causing stress to the fish.

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      “Suggestions from this study are that it is necessary to rethink the effective method of feeding, and the injection must be done with the appropriate technique, because the wrong injection can cause stress to the fish.”

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Combination Research TreatmentTable 1Page 2Category of ectoparasite worm infestation degreeTable 3Page 2Category of ectoparasite worm infestation degreeTable 3Page 2Average blood glucose levels in grouper cantangTable 4Page 3Average number of erythrocytes of cantang grouperTable 5Page 3Average leukocyte count of cantang grouperTable 6Page 3The average lymphocyte of cantang grouperTable 7Page 3Average neutrophils of cantang grouperTable 8Page 3The average monocytes of cantang grouperTable 9Page 4Average number of ectoparasites in cantang grouperTable 10Page 4Water quality of cantang grouperTable 11Page 4Average survival rate of cantang grouperTable 12Page 4
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Introduction

Cantang grouper is a type of reef fish that has high economic value and selling value in the world market (Chaniago, 2020) [3] . Common problems in grouper cultivation are slow fish growth, high FCR, and the main problem is the decline in water quality. This decrease in water quality can affect the condition of fish, for example fish become stressed and easily infected with pathogens (parasites, fungi, bacteria and viruses). The ectoparasites that commonly attack groupers are Trichodina, Cryptocaryon and Zeylanicobdella.

Based on the research of Mahasri et al. (2020) [6] found the average prevalence value of fish infested with Zeylanicobdella can reach 100% in soil-based ponds and 31.11% in concretebottom ponds. Efforts to overcome these problems need to take action, either treatment or prevention. Manoppo et al. (2016) [8] mentions that to improve growth performance, fish immunity, and disease control can be done by using immunostimulants. Immunostimulants can improve growth performance and control disease by increasing the body's defenses of fish, one of which is the addition of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on feed. The presence of marine leech protein Zeylanicobdella that enter the fish body can increase immunity, phagocytic ability, stimulation of cytokines from lymphocytes, coordination of humoral and cellular immunity (Wang et al., 2016) [15] . Analogous to the description above, this study will examine how the immune response is indicated by blood glucose level, blood profile and ectoparasite infestation in grouper treated with feeding with the addition of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella because there is no research on the effectiveness of the marine leeches Zeylanicobdella used as an immunostimulant.

Research Method

The method used in this study is an experimental method using a factorial completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments with 4 replications each as follows:

Data Collection

The parameters tested in this study were blood glucose levels, erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, differential leukocytes, ectoparasite infestation, water quality and survival rate. Parameter value measurements were carried out on day 0 (before treatment), day 7, day 14 and day 28.

The method of calculating the number of erythrocytes calculated based on Klontz (1994) [17] is:

Total erythrocytes = 5 areas x 10 x 5 x 200 (sel/mm³) The method of calculating the number of leukocytes calculated based on Klontz (1994) [17] is:

The method for calculating the differential leukocytes count based on Santoso, et al. (2013) [18] are: Determination of the degree of ectoparasite protozoan infestation based on Fegan et al. (1993) [4] can be seen in Table 2 and the determination of the degree of ectoparasite worm infestation based on Williams and Williams (1996) [16] can be seen in Table 3. x 100% …

Table 3. Category of ectoparasite worm infestation degree
Jumlah ParasitKategori
0Normal
1-5Mild
6-50Moderate
51-100Heavy
>100Very Heavy
>1000Super Infection

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Table 3. Category of ectoparasite worm infestation degree
Jumlah ParasitKategori
5-25Mild
26-50Moderate
>50Heavy

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Dimana: SR = Survival Rate (%); N t = Number of fish at the end of the study; dan N 0 = Number of fish at the beginning of the study.

Data Analysis

The data obtained were analyzed using the ANOVA (Analysys of Variance) test, to determine the effect of the treatment given, if there are significant results, the calculation is continued with Duncan's multiple test with a significance level of 5%.

Result Blood Glucose Level

The results of statistical tests for measuring blood glucose levels in cantang grouper can be seen in Table 4. Erythrocyte Count: Calculation of the number of erythrocytes of cantang grouper can be seen in Table 5. Leukocyte Count: Calculation of the number of leukocytes of cantang grouper can be seen in Table 6. 0,768 i ± 0.12 0,7762 hi ± 0.17 0,7668k ± 0.08 0,7998 hi ± 0.12 7 (Q1) 0,7972 hi ± 0.12 0,8212 hi ± 0.11 0,824 h ± 0.09 0,9136 g ± 0.09 14 (Q2) 0,8182 hi ± 0.20 1,011 f ± 0.

Table 6. Average leukocyte count of cantang grouper
Waktu Pemeliharaan (Hari ke-)Jnmlah Leukosit (103 sellml)———
Dosis 0 ppm (PO)Dons 5 ppm (21)Dons 7 ppm (22)Dosis 9ppm (P3)
0 (Q0)0,768i ± 0.120,7762hi ± 0.170,7668k ± 0.080,7998hi ± 0.12
7 (Q1)0,7972hi ± 0.120,8212hi ± 0.110,824h ± 0.090,9136g ± 0.09
14 (Q2)0,8182hi ± 0.201,011f ± 0.101,179d ± 10.171,217c ± 0.11
21 (Q3)0,9538g ± 0.111,307c ± 0.091,3062c ± 0.131,4032b ± 0.15
28 (Q4)1,1292e ± 0.111,3794b ± 0.161,3704b ± 10.111,4902a ± 0.26

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Table 5. Average number of erythrocytes of cantang grouper
Waktu Pemeliharaan (Hari ke-)Jumlah Eritrosit (106 sel/ml)———
Dosis 0 ppm (P0)Dosis 5 ppm (P1)Dosis 7 ppm (P2)Dosis 9 ppm (P3)
0 (Q0)1,61k± 0.121,90ghi ± 0.172,17def ± 0.082,00fgh ± 0.12
7 (Q1)1,67jk ± 0.122,37bcd ± 0.112,50ab ± 0.092,05efg ± 0.09
14 (Q2)7,00fgh ± 0.202,10ef ± 0.102,24cde ± 0.171,74ijk ± 0.11
21 (Q3)1,80ijk ± 0.112,23cde ± 0.092,46ab ± 0.132,32bcd ± 0.15
28 (Q4)1,818hij ± 0.112,396abc ± 0.162,534a ± 0.112,344abcd ± 0.26

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Table 4. Average blood glucose levels in grouper cantang
Maintenance TimeBlood Glucose Level (mg/dL)———
Dose 0 ppm (P0)Dose 5 ppm (P1)Dose 7 ppm (P2)Dose 9 ppm (P3)
Day 0 (QO)62,00a ± 5,14857,80ab ± 1,30452,60ab ± 2.30256,00b ± 1,581
Day 7 (Q1)54,00bc ± 4,84853,20bc ± 3,76848,40cd ± 3,36238,60fgh ± 3,050
Day 14 (Q2)52,20bc ± 3,11444,60de ± 11,67544,80de ± 5,40437,40gh ± 4,159
Day 21 (Q3)43,80def ± 2,38736,40gh ± 3,78240,604efg ± 3,36236,00gh ± 6,892
Day 28 (Q4)37,80gh ± 1,92433,00hi ± 2,23630,20i ± 1,30428,80i ± 0,837

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Differential Leukocytes

A. Lymphocyte Count: The lymphocyte count of cantang grouper can be seen in Table 7.

Table 7. The average lymphocyte of cantang grouper
Waktu Pemeliharaan (Hari ke-)Jumlah Limfosit (%)———
Dosis 0 ppm (P0)Dosis 5 ppm (P1)Dosis 7 ppm (P2)Dosis 9 ppm (P3)
0 (Q0)61ij ± 3.4661.8ij ± 5.958j ± 9.8263.8i ± 3.11
7 (Q1)72.8gh ± 3.5672gh ± 1.8769.2h ± 3.471.6gh ± 2.7
14 (Q2)76fg ± 2.773gh ± 279ef ± 3.0377fg ± 1.58
21 (Q3)812def ± 5.5476.2fg ± 2.5882.2cde ± 3.884.2bcde ± 2.28
28 (Q4)882b ± 4.3287.4bc ± 2.785.2bcd ± 2.6894.6a ± 2.88

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C. Monocyte Count:

The calculation of cantang grouper monocytes can be seen in Table 9.

Table 9. The average monocytes of cantang grouper
Waktu Pemeliharaan (Hari ke-)Jumlah Monosit (%)———
Dosis 0 ppm (PO)Dosis 5 ppm (P1)Dosis 7 ppm (P2)Dosis 9 ppm (P3)
0 (Q0)7,8a ± 0.125b ± 0.174,6bede ± 0.083cde ± 0.12
7 (Q1)2cde ± 0.122,4bcde ± 0.112,6de ± 0.092bc ± 0.09
14 (Q2)2cde ± 0.202cde ± 0.101.8bcde ± 0.171,6bcde ± 0.11
21 (Q3)2,4bcde ± 0.112bcde ± 0.092.6de ± 0.132e ± 0.15
28 (Q4)1,4de ± 0.111,6bc ± 0.161,8bcd ± 0.111cde ± 0.26

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Infestation Ectoparasite

The results of the calculation of the average number ectoparasites in cantang grouper in Table 10 show that during 28 days of rearing the values ranged from 12.60 to 36.20 parasites with the category of mild to moderate ectoparasite infestation according to Williams and Williams (1996) [16] . Water Quality: The results of measuring the water quality of cantang grouper can be seen in Table 11. Survival Rate: The calculation of the average survival rate of cantang grouper during rearing can be seen in Table 12.

Table 12. Average survival rate of cantang grouper
PerlakuanJumlah Ikan Yang Dipelihara Awal (ekor)Jumlah Ikan Yang Hidup Setelah 28 hari Pemeliharaan (ekor)Tingkat Kelulushidupan (%)
P012541,6%
P112758,3%
P212758,3%
P312758,3%

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Table 11. Water quality of cantang grouper
ParameterPerlakuan———Firdaus et al. (2016) [19]
P0 (0 ppm)P1 (5 ppm)P2 (7 ppm)P3 (9 ppm)
Suhu (oC)27,3-28,528,8-2927,8-28,427,8-2927-32
Oksigen Terlarut (mg/1)2,34-2,842,97-42,48-4,052,43-4,17> 4
pH78877-8.5
Amonia (mg/1)10,5-10,5-11< 0,01
Nitrat (mg/1)10-1525-5050-7525-50< 50
Nitrit (mg/1)1111< 0,06

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Table 10. Average number of ectoparasites in cantang grouper
Maintenance TimeAvenge Number of Ectoparasites Infestation Degree———
Dose 0 ppm (PO)Dose S ppm (P1)Dose 7 ppm (P2)Dose 9 ppm (P3)
Day 0 (Q0)36,20a ± 2,387/Moderate31,60bcd ± 2,074/Moderate29,40de ± 1,140/Moderate30,40cd ± 2,074Moderate
Day 7 (Q1)34,00ab ± 2,915/Moderate29,60de ± 2,074/Moderate26,40fg ± 1,140/Moderate26,401fg ± 2,408/Moderate
Day 14 (Q2)31,20bcd ± 2,950/Moderate24,00gh 3,162/Moderate20,40ijk ± 2,074/Moderate18,40jk ± 2,302/Moderate
Day 21 (Q3)32,80bc ± 2,490/Moderate25,60fg ± 1,949/Moderate21,00ij ± 1,581/Moderate18,80ijk ± 1,304/Moderate
Day 28 (Q4)27,20ef ± 2,280/Moderate21,60hi ± 1,140/Moderate17,60k ± 1,517/Moderate12,601 ± 1,517/Moderate

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Discussion

High blood glucose levels in cantang grouper at the beginning of rearing is an indicator of fish stress which can be caused by less than optimal environmental conditions and fish are still in the process of adapting to the rearing environment. This is supported by Nasichah et al. (2016) [9] which states that stress is a physiological response from the body that occurs when fish try to maintain a stable condition in the body, one of which is due to poor environmental conditions that affect the physiological conditions of the fish's body, one of which is increased blood glucose levels.

The results of statistical tests on the number of erythrocytes and leukocytes showed that there was an interaction between the dose of Zeylanicobdella with different maintenance times. The increase in erythrocytes after a decrease was due to the immunostimulant marine leech Zeylanicobdella that enters the body of the fish. The presence of protein content in Zeylanicobdella can increase the number of red blood cells. Furthermore, the increase in the number of leukocytes was due to the presence of immunostimulants that entered the fish's body. The increase in total leukocytes in fish given immunostimulants shows that immunostimulants that enter the body have a positive effect on increasing total leukocytes in the blood (Suhermanto, et al. 2013) [12] . The results of the observation of blood smear preparations, it is known that the types of leukocytes found were monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils. The average value of lymphocytes in cantang grouper before being fed a diet containing Zeylanicobdella, obtained a range of 58-69%. These results indicate that the average lymphocyte value of the tested fish is still in the below normal range (Svobodova et al., 2006) [13] . The peak of the increase in the percentage of lymphocytes on the 28th day of treatment P1, P2 and P3

International Journal of Biology Sciences https://www.biologyjournal.net/ with P3 as the best dose, indicated that the marine leech Zeylanicobdella with its protein content is able to influence the percentage of lymphocytes in the blood of grouper cantang.

The results of statistical tests on the number of neutrophils showed that there was an interaction between doses of Zeylanicobdella with different maintenance times. Based on observations, the average neutrophil percentage value before being treated ranged from 28-38%, this percentage showed that the neutrophil value of cantang grouper was not optimal (Preanger et al., 2016) [10] . Giving marine leeches Zeylanicobdella in cantang grouper feed can cause a decrease in the number of neutrophils, although in some values it shows that it is not optimal, but the value is lower than the range before being given immunostimulants. Then, the results of statistical tests on the number of monocytes showed that there was an interaction between the dose of Zeylanicobdella with different maintenance times. The average value of the percentage of monocytes before being treated ranged from 2-10%, this percentage showed that the monocyte value of cantang grouper was not optimal. Monocytes which tend to decrease every week until the 14th week are related to monocytes that are not needed for phagocytosis, because there has been no infection that has entered the fish body (Syatma et al., 2015) [14] .

In addition, the combined dose of Zeylanicobdella and different rearing times reduced the number of ectoparasite infestations in cantang grouper. This is because according to Mahasri et al. (2018) [7] stated that the entry of immunostimulants from the marine leeches Zeylanicobdella. Macrophage cells that are considered foreign bodies need time to respond in order to stimulate increased activity of phagocytic cells that function as cells that carry out phagocytosis of foreign objects that enter the host's body.

Phagocytosis is a non-specific body defense system that is able to protect the body against disease attacks so that the fish's immune response increases. So that the combined dose of Zeylanicobdella and different rearing times can reduce the number of ectoparasite infestations in cantang grouper.

The results of the water quality examination showed that the dissolved oxygen level ranged from 2.75-4.17 mg/L which could be said to be not in accordance with the optimal value. The results showed that the content of nitrite during maintenance was in the range of 0.5-1 mg/L, nitrate during maintenance was 10-75 mg/L and ammonia in the range of 0.5-1 mg/L. The results of these three parameters indicate that the values are not optimal (Solichin et al., 2012) [11] . Furthermore, the high survival rate (58.3%) in the addition of Zeylanicobdella. This is because the protein Zeylanicobdella as an immunostimulant candidate, it can provide high protection or protection to cantang grouper, with an increase in the immune system.

Conclusion

The conclusion of this research is the provision of marine leeches Zeylanicobdella on feed with different doses and maintenance time had a very significant effect on blood glucose level, the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, differential leukocytes and ectoparasite infestation of grouper cantang. The best interaction between doses of Zeylanicobdella on feed with different maintenance times is a dose of 9 ppm Zeylanicobdella sp. on feed with maintenance time of day 28.

Suggestion

Suggestions from this study are that it is necessary to rethink the effective method of feeding, and the injection must be done with the appropriate technique, because the wrong injection can cause stress to the fish.

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Table 1. Combination Research Treatment
TreatmentQ0Q1Q2Q3Q4
P0P0Q0P0Q1P0Q2P0Q3P0Q4
P1P1Q0P1Q1P1Q2P1Q3P1Q4
P2P2Q0P2Q1P2Q2P2Q3P2Q4
P3P3Q0P3Q1P3Q2P3Q3P3Q4

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Table 8. Average neutrophils of cantang grouper
Walctu. Pemeliharaan (Hari ke-)Jumlah Neutmfil (%)———
Dosis 0 ppm (PO)Dons 5 ppm (P1)Dom 7 ppm (P2)Dom 9 ppm (P3)
0 (QO)31.6bc ± 0.1233,2ab ± 0.1735,4a ± 0.0833,2th ± 0.12
7 (Q1)25,2d ± 0.1225,6d ± 0.1128.2cd ± 0.0926,4d ± 0.09
14 (Q2)21,6ef ± 02025de ± 0.1019fg ± 0.1718,4fg ± 0.11
21 (Q3)16,4gh ± 0.1118,6fg ± 0.0914,8h ± 0.1313hi ± 0.15
28 (Q4)10,4i ± 0.1110i ± 0.1613hi ± 0.115,2j ± 026

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