A couple of good previous conversations on the Tilapia just in case you haven't seen them.
Overton tips on stocking and species - TXGood info above on possible late season use of Tilapia as forage only. For KS,
I am guessing, but I think we will hit the lethal cold temp for Tilapia every year for 100% winterkill no matter the species between Blue, Moz or mixed.
Blue vs Mozambique Tilapia - Pond BossCJ, the blues as I have watched them feed less at around 58-60. Pretty much the same on the Moz. That is as real-world as my "sluggish" experience gets.
This is the reason why my quest continues for blues. Sluggish but not dead at the lower feeding temp of LMB. Once the Tilapia are gone the predators in the BoW will be on whatever other forage the BoW produced for the season. A cold front rolling through might zap the Moz. Water temps increase a bit and the blues will still be around for a bit and ultimately extend the window for potential sluggish forage / gorging. I will continue to stock the Moz until I can find a source for Blues but until then Mozambique or Mix will have to do.
Tilapia with Winterkill - PBA more recent discussion on Tilapia on the forum.
Hope these help!
