Tilapia Oreochromis aureus for Food, Hobby, Gamefish or Aquaponics

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SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE

Grow your own food! It’s Tilapia time & it’s so easy! Raise these fast growing fish for food right in your garden pond, cattle pond, agriculture irrigation canal, or right on your back patio! Have Fun! 

Tilapia is the common name for nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes and less commonly found living in brackish water. Historically, they have been of major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa, and they are of increasing importance in aquaculture and aquaponics.

Tilapia for sale!!!
Oreochromis aureus
Water type: Fresh or Brackish.
Temp: 60º F to 86º F
Max temp: 106º F
Min temp: 47º F
Min breeding temp: 68º F
Normal breeding temp: 80º F
Optimal breeding pH level: 8.0
Natural Foods: Duckweed, Salvinia, Azolla, Hornwort
Largest on record: 24″ at 9.6 pounds.

The Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) are a popular fish for diet & consumption. When raised properly this fish species has a delicious flavor & light texture. In addition to the excellent food source option, the Blue Tilapia are a popular choice for pond maintenance as its diet consists of many species of invasive aquatic plant types.

As far as permits, the Federal Govt encourages Americans to grow their own food, so that is what you are doing, unless these are for your pond or aquarium, then again, ornamental use or food use does not need permits. Check local laws and restrictions but if the Govt  US Dept of Agriculture says to grow your own food, then grow your own food! Obviously we are all responsible fish keepers, so dont dump your fish in lakes or ponds that aren’t yours.

The Blue Tilapia, also known as the Israeli Tilapia, which is a fresh water fish species with a very high tolerance for brackish environments, or water with high salinity. This fish is a very popular choice for Aquaponic usage, which is a sustainable food production system which combines aquaculture & hydroponics to create a sustainable living environment based on symbiosis. Tilapia are the fourth most consumed fish in the United States dating back to 2002. The popularity of tilapia came about due to its low price, easy preparation, and its mild taste.

Here is what a bag of 100 Tilapia looks like. We can usually ship 2 of these bags in 1 box, and up to 400 in 1 large fish box. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! 

Minimum Order for Tilapia is no less than 50 please

1st Pic of Tilapia about 8 months old, They grow fast!

We also raise Red Nile Tilapia, White Nile Tilapia, and Mozambique Black Tilapia. If you are interested in these varieties the prices are the same as Blue Nile Tilpaia. please email us, min order for any species is no less than 50 fish.  email us info@azgardens.com

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Sorry No Sales of this item to the State of WI