Assuming there are adult BG in the pond, what are the chances that BG will not be spawning in a southern pond during the full moon in Aug ? I don't think tilapia will take over an in-use BG bedding area during the BG spawn. Those bedding fish appear to have blue bottom jaws, platelike shape, upright dorsal fins and are circling just like spawning BG males protecting their clutch. Also tilapia males nest and leave after the females pick up the eggs - they don't stay for days and guard the nest like BG.

I will be most interested in TBar's thoughts and anyone's ability to make the video clearer.

Fish are very energy conscious, and no doubt will take advantage of energy saving choices. Tilapia will use plate shaped depressions but usually don't do concentrated spawning beds but have separated beds (territory) given the option.

Last edited by ewest; 08/27/24 03:47 PM.