Blue Tilapia - Fingerling

Description: Blue Tilapia Discover the Blue Tilapia: Your Ultimate Aquaponics Ally!Imagine a fish that not only thrives in your aquaponics system but also enhances the overall health and productivity of your aquatic environment. Introducing the Blue Tilapia, an exceptional species that's taking the aquaponics and aquarium world by storm! Why Choose Blue Tilapia? Native to Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia, the Blue Tilapia made its debut in Florida in the 1960s. Today, it’s a superstar in aquaponics, aquariums, and ponds across the globe. Here's why:Cold Hardy: Survives temperatures as low as 50°F and thrives up to a scorching 98°F!Versatile Diet: Primarily herbivores, they munch on algae and plant-based foods, occasionally treating themselves to zooplankton and small invertebrates.Rapid Growth: Perfect for small-scale aquaponics and aquaculture systems, they grow quickly and efficiently.Eco-Friendly: By consuming plants and nutrients unused by other fish, they reduce oxygen-depleting detritus (aka aquatic debris), boosting the population, size, and health of other fish species.Year-Round Breeding: While they breed best from January to May, you can control their breeding by mimicking these conditions (that's if there are any issues with breeding). Interesting Facts:Saltwater Tolerant: Blue Tilapia can survive in hypersaline conditions up to 4.5% salinity.Competitive Edge: They compete for spawning areas, food, and space, impacting fish community structures and potentially causing declines in native species.Effective Food Source: Known to have been used as a food source in aquaculture, the blue tilapia are considered a popular game fish in some areas. Whether you’re a home hobbyist or a commercial aquaponics enthusiast, the Blue Tilapia is your go-to fish for creating a thriving, balanced, and productive aquatic ecosystem. Dive into the world of Blue Tilapia and experience the difference today! Growing a better future, one fish at a time! Fish Feed Description Addition:In addition to our exceptional fish, we also provide high-quality fish feed in various sizes and quantities. Our fish feed is specially formulated to meet the dietary needs of your aquatic pets, ensuring they receive the best nutrition available. Click on our store to explore our full range of fish feed options and find the perfect fit for your aquatic community. Shipping Info Because we are shipping live products, we only ship via UPS Next-Day Air. All live product is shipped on Tuesdays and Thursdays for delivery on Wednesdays and Fridays. We typically do not ship same-day orders. While we expect all of our live products to arrive healthy and in good condition, in the rare instance in which any live product arrives DOA (dead on arrival), please immediately notify us should any complications arise. Your email should contain very clear photographs of the deceased species in the original unopened shipping bag; blurry photos will not be accepted. If there is any physical damage to the package itself, please provide as many photos as possible of the damaged packaging. In order to receive a refund or replacement, we must be notified within two hours of delivery.

Price: 79.65 USD

Location: Pomona Park, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-13T22:24:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD