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Posted By: catscratch Tilapia Questions... - 05/08/17 03:28 PM
How fast do they grow (small farm pond; lots of algae, not going to pellet feed them). I'm curious if I can expect eating size in a summer.

How good are they at surviving? If I get some breeders for the aquarium at home and release the fry, will any of them survive or are they just a quick snack for the bass, crappie, and green ears?

Is the aquarium idea even worth looking at, or should I just throw breeding sized fish in the pond? I don't have a good source for "stock fish" other than a pet store (the fish truck doesn't carry them). I'm willing to buy a couple dozen or so for whichever option is best...
Posted By: ewest Re: Tilapia Questions... - 05/08/17 03:42 PM
Take a look at this from SRAC.

https://srac.tamu.edu/serveFactSheet/53


https://srac.tamu.edu/viewCategory/11
Posted By: catscratch Re: Tilapia Questions... - 05/09/17 11:45 AM
^^^Thanks!
Posted By: ewest Re: Tilapia Questions... - 05/09/17 03:19 PM
Welcome - if you have questions ask away and we can get answers.
Posted By: esshup Re: Tilapia Questions... - 05/20/17 02:32 PM
Some Tilapia that I stocked last year were 9"-10" in late May. By September they were 17" and pushing 5 pounds.....
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