Bill, I understand the logic and reasoning, yet have only found food fish industry studies on "off flavor" not being a concern at all. About the only information I have found on the subject mostly says "there is no concern of off flavors such as those associated with catfish". The only dangers I can find on potential off flavoring comes from improper cleaning opening intestines and tainting the flesh, It is recommended tilapia be starved 3 days in clear water to flush the gut and prevent this "danger".
From all I have read, heard and personally experienced, tilapia have always been bland and only take on the flavor of seasonings used when cooked....Even Tilapia eating blue/green algae.
Thanks Rex, I was just going to ask about "purging"(sp). But when you say clear water, do you mean something like well water or plain pond water?
