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What are the differences between Mozanbique and Niloticus Tilapia? When buying them live, why are Mozanbique more expensive?
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Steve, I'll let Rex or someone discuss the differences. However, in Texas, it doesn't matter. We can only stock Mozambique.
Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 02/09/10 05:23 AM.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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I have been told that if you buy from the live tilapia 'food" distributors and ask for Mozanbique, they will often sell you Mozanbique, but it reality you may or may not get mozanbiaue, it could be Noliticus or some other strain. How would you know the difference unless you are an expert?
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Technically speaking, Mozambiques are slower growing than the other two popular tilapia strains readily available in the US (Niles and Blues), and are less desirable as a food fish. Since you are in Texas, Mozambiques are your only choice however. I think you would find that most Tilapia called Mozambique Tilapia actually have a varying amount of Nile and Blue genes in them anyway.
12 ac pond in NW Missouri. 28' max depth at full pool. Fish Present: LMB, BG, RES, YP, CC, WB, HSB, WE, BCP, WCP, GSH.
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Yeah, they are usually some sort of obscure cross but you had better not let the Law know about it.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Yeah, they are usually some sort of obscure cross but you had better not let the Law know about it. Exactly.
12 ac pond in NW Missouri. 28' max depth at full pool. Fish Present: LMB, BG, RES, YP, CC, WB, HSB, WE, BCP, WCP, GSH.
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