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Is Red Nile Tilapia an Invasive Species?

Tilapia is typically an herbivorous species, however, the Red Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is an omnivorous type of fish that feeds on plants and animals, including eggs and larvae. The accidental and deliberate introduction of tilapia species into any ecosystem can lead to a plague with irreparable damage to the environment and the economy of the region where it occurs

The Future of Fish Farming Tilapia

The practice of aquaculture dates back approximately 4000 years, in China, and 3500 years, in Mesopotamia in ancient China, during the Eastern Han dynasty (25 to 250 AD) the combined production of rice and fishes was documented.

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An ancestral fish whose origins, according to research, are from the Middle East and Africa. This fish has been present since the times of the pharaohs and immortalized in some Egyptian tombs, evidencing its importance in the Ancient Egyptian diet. This fish is the Tilapia, loved by some and rejected by others.

Alternatives for feeding fish

Feeding for fish is one of the no less important phases of aquaculture, this if it is well supplied, with the necessary nutrients and proteins, will make the fish grow bigger, stronger and with better sustenance for human consumption.

Shane Willis has worked for nearly 30 years in the aquaculture industry. While he has worked with a number of food fish species, his main experience lies in the ornamental fish industry including: farming, importing/exporting, wholesaling and retailing sectors. His work history also includes teaching at the Australian Maritime College and University of Tasmania and he has worked on a range of consultancy projects for various industry, NGO and government groups within Australia, the Caribbean and SE Asia.

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