Facts about Tilapia
Tilapia is a very mild, even slightly sweet white fish.
One tilapia fish yields two, 5-ounce portions.
Tilapia is an impressive source of protein. A 5-ounce portion packs 37 grams of protein and only 183 calories.
Tilapia is rich in niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium and potassium.
Tilapia has as much omega-3 as other popular seafood, including lobster, mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna. Tilapia is also very low in fat.
Tilapia are tropical fish that grow best in 85 degree water,
but start to die when water temperature cools to 60 degrees.It takes 300-375 gallons of water to support 100 pounds of tilapia.
Regular tilapia take 8-9 months to be ready to eat. Our fast growing tilapia are ready to eat in 4-5 months.
In good conditions, mature female tilapia spawn (give birth) to 300 - 1500 babies each month.
Baby tilapia are called Fry and young fish are called Fingerlings.
Last modified: Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 1:50 PM