Breeding

[foodchain]

I don't think you understand. Mine are outside in ponds. I only bring them in for the winter and there's no breeding during that time I am aware of.
TX hold 110+ degrees for 3 months straight and no rain (air temp, water temp usually runs 7-10 degrees less) I have seen them though, when mature show interest in breeding as low as 78 degrees.

[foodchain]

Okay so maybe not really 3 months...but it gets hotter than hell down here.

[Eleven11]

Holy crap ! Remind me to never move to Texas.

Yeah, I see now. Thanks again.

So how big is your fish tank? Got any pics of your setup?

[foodchain]

I must be pure short bus, I can't seem to get pics to upload. But I have sent pics via email to several people on here of my tilapia and such. No, not one of the whole set up though.
I am mucking around in it this weekend as I burned out yet another stupid pump. Damn things get expensive when you get into the higher volumes and head pressures.
I will see what I can get you. PM me your email address.

[Eleven11]

Each site uploads pictures differently... here's how this one works...

1. Don't use the quick reply window. Click the "Post Reply" button
2. Browse for the file name of your picture at the "Filename" box
3. Click on the picture file from the pop up window and hit ok
4. The path should now appear in the "Filename" box below
5. Click "Add the File" and it will disappear from the "Filename" box and appear in the "Attachments" box next to where it says "Place inline"
6. Put the cursor in your message to the next blank line and click on "Place inline"
7. A link will then appear in your message then just hit "Submit" when you're done with your message.
8. Rinse and repeat for more pictures.

Also, you can upload pictures to Imageshack @ http://imageshack.us/

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[foodchain]

And that's why they pay you the big bucks.....give me some time and I will see what I can do.

[foodchain]

Looking at my last post, that's sounding a bit rude. That's not my intent at all. More of a smartass approach. I will give your instructions a try when I get a chance. Thanks again.

[Eleven11]

No offense taken really. Ok, I'm standing by.

[Personoponics]

Would it be a good idea to have a nursery for the fry once they hatch? That way they can get a food size more specific to them without competing with the bigger ones? I'd also be terrified of the little ones getting eaten or beaten up o_o

[bcotton]

yes, tilapia are very cannibalistic. if you leave them in gen pop most i.e. 98 or 99% of them wont make it.

There's threads on this topic. Some of us harvest eggs from the female and hatch them in homemade egg tumblers.. others just supply refuge netting at the surface of their tanks that only the tiny fry can get into.


brian.