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Easy Steps To Raising Tilapia In Do-It-Yourself Aquaculture Tank
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In a former life, before moving to the Ozarks to embark upon an unanticipated homesteading lifestyle, I studied to be and worked as a zoologist and marine biologist. As odd as it may seem, the skills I acquired and the things I learned in that life are not as far removed from a farm in the middle of the country as you might think. As it turns out, adding fish production to a self-sufficiency plan is as feasible as it is beneficial.
I won’t rehash the health benefits of fresh fish in the diet. I will, however, state that having an additional protein source and adding variety to your diet has wonderful psychological benefits. The ability to provide variety in your diet cannot be overestimated.
When it comes to raising fish, about the easiest species to work with is the humble (yet delicious!) tilapia. Tilapia are tolerant to a wide range of water quality parameters, they eat a lot of stuff that is considered undesirable in many aquaculture settings, and they grow like weeds and reproduce like rabbits. The hardest part of keeping tilapia is maintaining water temperature through the cold months, but with a bit of ingenuity even this obstacle is not insurmountable.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/2013/12/21/easy-steps-to-raising-tilapia-in-do-it-yourself-aquaculture-tank/
