Description:
The purpose of this research is to determine financial feasibility of soft shell crab culture in pond at Pagatan Besar village. Primary data from soft shell crab farmer was collect by interview. In this case, topical data corresponding to the economic and technival aspects of the aquaculture were used as a guidance. Data obtained were financially analyzed in terms of profitability and break even point. Result of research show that soft shell crab culture in pond can generate profits of Rp 7.978.946 per pond in a month. Total investment required to initiate this aquaculture is Rp. 275.122.000, and operational cost is Rp. 25.021.054 per a month. Break even point is found to be 304,79 kg or Rp 16.811.947. These financial indicators suggest that soft shell crab culture in pond is feasibility for big operator, but not for small scale ones.
Key words : financial feasibility, aquaculture, soft shell crab, pond.