Originally Posted by FishinRod
I think I have seen this same confusion in other threads about using Tilapia for the control of FA.

Question for the tilapia experts:

When you stock tilapia that are 6-9" in length in the spring, is all of the FA control prior to the winter kill due to consumption by the broodstock, or do the tens of thousands of spawned Tilapia also eat a significant percentage of the FA?

All sizes eat the FA, BUT we've stocked tilapia that have been grown for food fish and are mostly male, then stocked tilapia that are 50/50 male/female. At the same stocking rate, the 50/50 mix will control a LOT more FA because of all the young ones that are produced. (last part is my thought).

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