Different Types of Tilapia Farms

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Want to know about the different types of Tilapia farming? Tilapia which is the most famous fish to be found

in Africa is said to be the most wanted for fish culture. It is seen that Tilapia fishes have high a breeding rate

which makes them suitable for business. There are many ways in which Tilapia can be farmed. The ways vary

from region to region. But among them the three methods that are most famous are cage culture, tank culture

and pond culture. Cage culture

It is one of the traditional ways of Tilapia farming that are still used. This method has several advantages. It is

generally practiced at places where draining and seining is impossible or difficult. Cage culture is used for

carrying out farming Tilapia in rivers and large lakes. The cage has a net so that the water can move freely.

Use of large bodies of water is generally preferred in cage culture. It is advised to place the cages where the

water current is more. Placing cages in stagnant water is not recommended. You can make use of both a

standing as well as floating cage.

Tank culture

Tank culture is commonly used in areas where the land or water is scarce. The pH, temperature and oxygen

content can be controlled easily in the tank used for tank culture. Harvesting and feeding requires less

laborious work. It is recommended that the temperature should not fall below 13 degrees. It is seen that cold

water can lead to the ill health of the Tilapia fishes. The temperature should be maintained between 28 - 30

degrees.

Pond culture

It is the most common way of farming Tilapia. The advantage offered by this type of Tilapia farming is that the

work of feeding is reduced. It closely resembles the natural feeding habits of Tilapia which feed on naturally

available food like weeds, etc. But it is advised that you be very careful while choosing the species for pond

culture.

This was all about the various types of farming Tilapia.

The Global Tilapia Market and How Tilapia Farms are Gaining in Numbers

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Tilapia farming which originated in the Middle East and Africa has

now become the most profitable business

in most countries. Tilapia has become the second most popular seafood after crab due to which Tilapia

farming is flourishing. It has entered the list of best selling species like shrimp and salmon.

The largest producers of Tilapia are China. Other countries, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and

Taiwan also supply maximum Tilapia in the global Tilapia market. There are many others countries like India

and Iran that are contributing to the international Tilapia market.

The demand for Tilapia is increasing by leaps and bounds and farming Tilapia is one of the easier aquaculture

industries to break into as Tilapia are very hardy fish. However, it is influenced by many factors like the

temperature, pH and the surroundings. Tilapia farming also needs to be done with care to protect the fish from

various diseases that they tend to suffer from. In 2005 and 2006 the global Tilapia market saw a fall in the

supply of Tilapia fish due to fish disease.

Tilapia Farming produces lots of Tilapia that are used for two purposes. The two purposes are domestic

consumption and trading in the global Tilapia market. Only 10 percent is traded in the world Tilapia market

and the rest is used for domestic consumption. It is seen that the largest buyer of Tilapia is the United States.

Tilapia is the fifth most famous seafood in the United States. The natives of United States prefer frozen fillets

as compared to fresh fillets. Fresh fillets are more expensive than frozen filets. The cost of fresh fillet is around

$5 per pound whereas frozen fillets costs only $2 per pound. The cost of increases when it

reaches the global fish market.

It is estimated that the rate of farming Tilapia has already reached over 5 million tons and will grow to 6 or

more in the near future. It is also expected that it will soon replace salmon and crabs that are the leading sea

food universally.

If you are thinking of farming Tilapia, then go ahead and jump in. The global Tilapia market is waiting for your

Tilapia fishes.

Tilapia Farming Guide

Different Types of Tilapia Farms

The Global Tilapia Market and How Tilapia Farms are Gaining in Numbers