Be patient with tilapia. They are very shy skittish fish; definitely not people friendly. As soon as I open the door 50 ft from them sunbathing in surface water, they aggressively head for the deep water. It could take a few weeks for them to become new pond adjusted and locate the pellet feeding area. These fish have been through rough handling and travel trauma and it may take some time for them to become adjusted to the new conditions - but it will happen after they become very hungry and more brave. Keep adding pellets but reduce the number to 1 or 2 tablespoons each feeding until you see them eating. The minnows will soon lead the tilapia to the pellet feeding area and pellets. The muddy water could very easily slow down their feeding response. One has to see the food to locate and eat it unless you are a catfish.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/12/20 08:58 PM.
