I took the plung and ordered some red claws from Stick Fins. They should arrive on 2/12. Been doing a lot of reading and got the book they recommend on their website. They really do appear to be a perfect match for tilapia. They are year-around breeders to boot.

Interestingly enough, they need veggie matter as well as protien feed. I got a 50# bag of alfalfa pellets today for $15. I vacuum pack most of that for the future. I'll get some sinking pellets, and I should be all set.

It amazes me that you can grow 4 of these guys per square foot and they won't rip each other apart. They can get to over 8 ounces in a year and have a much larger portion of tail meat than any other crayfish.