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Catarina: /* Toxic Food Sources */

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Toxic Food Sources

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	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	==Toxic Food Sources==		==Toxic Food Sources==
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria cyanobacteria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria#Health_risks Microcystins] (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other ~~mammals~~) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities ~~which~~ may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria cyanobacteria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria#Health_risks Microcystins] (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other animals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities that may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina: /* Toxic Food Sources */

2017-08-15T12:22:12Z

Toxic Food Sources

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	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	==Toxic Food Sources==		==Toxic Food Sources==
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria cyanobacteria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria#Health_risks Microcystins] (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina at 12:12, 15 August 2017

2017-08-15T12:12:16Z

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	==~~Tilapia~~ Food==		==Toxic Food Sources==
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

Catarina at 12:11, 15 August 2017

2017-08-15T12:11:37Z

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	*Tilapia can feed on duckweed alone with a 1:1 fish conversion ratio. Feed Conversion Ratio is best on duckweed alone, though the growth of the fish was half of that on a mixed diet. - [http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/Fish.htm#Feeding_Trials]		*Tilapia can feed on duckweed alone with a 1:1 fish conversion ratio. Feed Conversion Ratio is best on duckweed alone, though the growth of the fish was half of that on a mixed diet. - [http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/Fish.htm#Feeding_Trials]
	*1% of body weight feeding rate is recommended - [http://www.panoramaacuicola.com/noticias/2002/06/01/nutrition_and_low_cost_feeding_management_for_tilapia_.html]		*1% of body weight feeding rate is recommended - [http://www.panoramaacuicola.com/noticias/2002/06/01/nutrition_and_low_cost_feeding_management_for_tilapia_.html]

	~~=Tilapia Food=~~
	*According to [http://www.tilapiafarmingathome.com/Pages/FrequentlyAskedquestions.aspx Tilapia Farming at Home], catfish food is OK for tilapia. Orscheln's has it for under 50 cents per pound - [http://www.orschelnfarmhome.com/catfish-food-32-50lb/ctl16754/cp58893/si5446982/cl1/].		*According to [http://www.tilapiafarmingathome.com/Pages/FrequentlyAskedquestions.aspx Tilapia Farming at Home], catfish food is OK for tilapia. Orscheln's has it for under 50 cents per pound - [http://www.orschelnfarmhome.com/catfish-food-32-50lb/ctl16754/cp58893/si5446982/cl1/].
	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
			==Tilapia Food==
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

Catarina: /* Tilapia Food */

2017-08-15T12:10:59Z

Tilapia Food

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is extremely harmful to humans and other mammals) will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina: /* Tilapia Food */

2017-08-15T12:10:13Z

Tilapia Food

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed ~~the upper limit of~~ the tolerable daily intake ~~suggested~~ by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the tolerable daily intake recommended by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina: /* Tilapia Food */

2017-08-15T12:09:00Z

Tilapia Food

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the upper limit of the tolerable daily intake suggested by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study].		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the upper limit of the tolerable daily intake suggested by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study]. Nile Tilapia may be used as an effective [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848602001333 cyanobacteria filtration system] for ponds and lakes.

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina: /* Tilapia Food */

2017-08-15T12:06:30Z

Tilapia Food

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
	*If available tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) ~~which~~ is ~~toxic~~ to ~~humans—see~~ [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia]		*If available, tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Microcystins (a toxin released by cyanobacteria that is harmful to humans will accumulate in the fish's muscle tissue in quantities which may exceed the upper limit of the tolerable daily intake suggested by the WHO (0.04 μg/kg body weight/d)—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia] and [https://www.nature.com/articles/srep15166 Are fish fed with cyanobacteria safe, nutritious and delicious? A laboratory study].

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Catarina: /* Tilapia Food */

2017-08-15T12:00:23Z

Tilapia Food

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	* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.		* Feeding with [[duckweed]] or [[azolla]] is not uncommon in aquaponics. This closes the nutrient cycle, because these plants thrive on wastewater from Tilapia cultivation.
	*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.		*A diet 50/50 azolla/fish food is better for growth than commercial feed alone.
			*If available tilapia will also eat blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) which is toxic to humans—see [http://www.waiwiki.org/index.php?title=Algae_for_Tilapia#Microcystis Algae for Tilapia]

	=Breeding=		=Breeding=

Marcin: /* Temperature */

2016-12-29T20:27:36Z

Temperature

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	*Best temperature is 72-90F - [http://www2.ca.uky.edu/wkrec/TilapiaKentucky.htm]		*Best temperature is 72-90F - [http://www2.ca.uky.edu/wkrec/TilapiaKentucky.htm]
	:*Optimal 80-85 - [http://myaquaponics.com/Aquaponics-fish/Tilapia/Tilapia-water-temperature]		:*Optimal 80-85 - [http://myaquaponics.com/Aquaponics-fish/Tilapia/Tilapia-water-temperature]
	*Effects of different temperature ranges - [http://myaquaponics.com/Aquaponics-fish/Tilapia/Tilapia-water-temperature]
	:*Optimum for growth - 82-86 - [http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/136/tank-culture-of-tilapia/]		:*Optimum for growth - 82-86 - [http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/136/tank-culture-of-tilapia/]