Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding How much pellets for tilapia

Any idea how many tilapia were in the 10 lbs? Evidently Overtons sold you a smaller amount of pellets for your fish. Did the fish travel home well?
Basically Start feeding them gradually with a small amount such as 1/8 to 1/4 cup of pellets. Then whenever you see them surfacing and eating pellets start increasing the amount fed to at least 1 cup 8 oz. Once they know where the pellets are placed you could feed them twice a day. mid day and early evening 2-3 large handfuls each time. It is best to feed then in the beach or shallow area where you can see that they build a spawn nest depression about 12"-18" deep. Usually tilapia will hang out in a loose group. The tilapia may start eating some of the plants you showed that were growing in your pond.