Tilapia Breeding

Tilapia Breeding

Tilapia Breeding

So, you are looking to start your own aquaponics system, and you have looked through the list of fish that you are able to grow The question is, which one will you choose? This is a a question I get asked all the time from aquaponic farmers and tilapia breeders alike. Most people choose Tilapia also known as "St. Peter's Fish" because they enjoy the taste with the added benefit of a high nutrition value.

Tipapia fish have very low levels of mercury, and grow super fast. However, they also have a short lived life span due to being herbivores which actually will work perfect in an aquaponics environment! They are very low in saturated fat, carbohydrates, and sodium, but very high in protein. They contain a solid source of vitamin B12, selenium, potassium, niacin, and phosphorus.

So what exactly is a Tilapia fish? They're the common name for close to a hundred species of cichlid fish and originate from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. So if you are interested in Tilapia breeding in an aquaponics environment, the next question you probably have is how good of an aquarium fish are they?

The answer is somewhat complex. Generally, Tilapia fish are considered to be a bad choice for an aquarium, due to their destructive nature to aquatic plants, digging, and the fact they are generally an aggressive fish. With this being said, most commercial aquaponic farmers in North America generally choose Tilapia fish for their aquaponics system. You may be thinking, what Ethan!?

You just said that these are generally a poor choice for an aquarium! This is an aquaponics secret most people may not know. Due to their extremely fast growth, ability to be grow in a highly stocked and dense environment, and ability to survive in fluctuating water conditions (such as alternating pH levels) it actually makes them the perfect fish for your aquaponic system!

Tilapia allow you to enjoy a healthy, fast growing species of fish, which provide a high nutrition all while providing very effective nutrients for your plants to grow! If your thinking about starting your aquaponics garden today, consider Tilapia breeding!

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