Mozambique tilapia

A powerhouse forage fish and algae controller, one of the hardest-working fish you can add to a warm-water pond.

The Mozambique tilapia is one of the most productive and versatile fish available for warm-water pond management. Originally native to southern Africa, this hardy species has earned its place in ponds and fisheries across the South and Southwest as both a premier forage fish for trophy bass and a highly effective biological control for algae and aquatic vegetation. Tilapia are filter feeders and grazers, constantly consuming planktonic algae, filamentous algae, and organic bottom matter that would otherwise degrade water quality.

For bass pond managers, Mozambique tilapia are liquid gold. They reproduce rapidly in warm water, providing a continuous, self-replenishing supply of high-protein forage that fuels explosive bass growth. A pond stocked with tilapia alongside largemouth bass can produce trophy-class fish at a fraction of the cost of other supplemental feeding programs. Fast-growing, tough, and endlessly productive, the Mozambique tilapia is one of the best investments a warm-water pond owner can make

Note: Tilapia cannot survive our winters and will die off once the water reaches 55 degrees. They will need to be respocked every year. 

Stocking Rates
10-20 lbs Per Acre