Realevil1 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Has anyone ever tried or though of keeping Tilapia in an aquarium at home? Just curious, would be an interesting project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippoherder Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yes, I'll be doing it. It requires a permit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 A lot of Aquaponics hobbyists keep tilapia indoors. I've never heard of anyone needing a permit, tho - perhaps a requirement when purchasing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippoherder Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yes, you can't buy them without one or sell to someone who doesn't have one, unless it's a food item (dead). $150/year last I checked. I'm using them for aquaponics, but practicing with guppies first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Go to a chinese grocery store. Tonnes of live ones just kicking around the water itching to be a meal. Save one and throw it in a bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 What type of tilapia? There's a few species that are fairly routinely kept in the aquarium, like Buttikoferi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realevil1 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ya, I've seen the live ones at the supermarkets, but I doubt they would sell them live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Tell them that species of fish is best cooked live like crab or lobster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephamous Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 they might outgrow it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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