Breed Recommendations
Tilapia(Cichlids)
Even though there are different Tilapia, the Oreochromis Niloticus is best for raising at captivity.
Why to choose Tilapia:
- Fast Growth Rate.
- Efficient Feed Conversion.
- It has a high feed conversion ratio(FCR),meaning it gains body weight efficiently with less feed.
- Tolerant to a wide range of environmental conditions like temperatures,salinity,and low oxygen.
- Resistant to many diseases compred to other fish species.
- Nile tilapia breeds readily in captivity,often without hormonal induction.
- High market Demand.
- High Yield Potential.
- It exerts less pressure on wild fish stocks compared to carnivorous farmed species.
Nguju Fisheries recommends farmers to farm monosex to increase the body mass needed in the market.This is because;
- Faster Growth Rate in Males.
- ~ Male O. niloticus grow significantly faster than females.
- ~ Females expand energy on reproduction rather tan growth,which slows their weight gain.
- Prevents Uncontrolled Breeding
- ~ Tilapia are prolific breeders, especially in mixed-sex systems.
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~ Overpopulation in ponds leads to:
- Stunteg growth.
- High competition for food and space.
- Poor water quality.
- Monosex males eliminates this problem,making growth more predictable.
- Better Feed Conversion & Uniform Size
- ~ With only males, the fish grow at a similar rate.
- ~ Easier to harvest,market and process due to uniformity.
- ~ More efficient feed use,reducing cost and increasing profitability.
