Tilapia are sometimes known as “aquatic chicken”, due to their high growth rates, adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions, ability to grow and reproduce in captivity and feed on low trophic levels. As a result, these fishes have become excellent candidates for aquaculture, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Indeed, tilapia culture has been expanding rapidly, and is now practiced in more than one hundred countries worldwide.
Chapters
- Introduction to Tilapia Raising
- 1.0 Biology of Tilapia
- 2.0 Hatchery Management & Fingerling Production
- 3.0 Fresh Water Fishpond
- 4.0 Cage Culture
Producers directory here and here
For more information, and Seminars & Training, contact:
The Freshwater Aquaculture Center
Central Luzon State University Science
City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Telefax: (044) 456-0681
Agri-Aqua Network International (AANI) Inc.
FTI Ave. corner Duhat Road, FTI Complex, Taguig City
Tel.Nos: 02-839-1782; 02-837-003382
Fax No.: 02-839-1772
Web: www.aani.net
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department
Tigbauan 5021, Iloilo
Trunkline connecting all offices: (033) 336-2965, 511-9170 to 71
Fax: (033) 335-1008
Email: aqdchief@aqd.seafdec.org.ph
Web: www.seafdec.org.ph
Dr. Rafael D. Guererro III (PCAMRD)
Phone: (049) 536-1582/5578
Web: www.pcamrd.dost.gov.ph
Technology Resource Center
TRC Building, 103 J. Abad Santos cor. Lopez Jaena Sts.,
Little Baguio, San Juan, City
Tel: 727-6205 loc. 208, 209 / 0928-5022684
Web: www.tlrc.gov.ph
Raising Tilapia in Hydrovortex Tanks
Baliwood Tilapia Farm
Galong, Dagatan, Dolores, Quezon
Web: www.baliwoodtilapiafarm.com
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Hi! I’m so grateful for your website. I’m a broadcaster for radio and a program manager for a business channel. I know these’ll only last as long as i’m fit to work, so instead of partying or throwing away my earnings on a new celphone, im deciding to go into business and may i say, i have a very productive time reading your entrepreneurial ideas especially about tilapia farming. We have a pool in our garden, and coming from paranaque, we have a water shortage so i have to have the water delivered. I therefore have a few questions:
1.) what kind of aerator do i need to buy? Any recommended brand? Where do i buy this?
2.) what would be the best method to grow tilapia in a pool?
3.) can i feature you as a resource person for our TV channel for SMEs?
Thank You and hoping for a speedy reply!
Great website!
@fred, as far as i know, pwede yung sinasabi mo esp. sa tubig ulan. pag galing gripo, if supplied by maynilad or manila water, you have to put de-chlorinating agent. and most importantly — kelangan mo ng pump for “aeration” para makapag produce ka ng oxygen continuously sa tubig.
puede bang buhayin ang tilapia in your own backyard?
nabubuhay kaya cla pag tubig gripo lang at ulan ang gamit?
first and foremost, congrats for being an OFW who will retire youger and richer. I’m also an OFW and planning to retire soon. I want to start a TILAPIA business in Philippines. So I wish I could find more info about it. Thanks for your informative site. God bless you.
Tilapia is one of my favorite fish, i like it than bangus(ang tinik kc eh) hehehe…
anyways thanks for all the info… i might consider tilapia as one of my aquaculture livelihood. Sabi nila mabilis lang dumami ang tilapia…
Anyone here knows where to buy good breeds of tilapia fingerlings?
and how much would be the cost for starting up?
thanks leo, hopefully NAFC will reply this time, I did inquire from SEAFDEC before, but it seems ABOT program is too big for a starter and they did not mention about RAS either in their reply, parang ang hirap makipag communicate through email, kailangan pa ata bibisita sa site nila to learn more details needed….salamat ulit…
ofwako, accessing the websites of government institutions is sometimes slow and erratic (same goes with their actual work habits.. he he) you have to be a bit patient. :) you can also inquire from:
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department
Tigbauan 5021, Iloilo
Tel: (033) 3362965, 5119170 to 71
Email: aqdchief@aqd.seafdec.org.ph
National Agriculture & Fisheries Council (NAFC)
Apacible Hall, Department of Agriculture Compound
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. Nos.: (02) 927-8614, 920-4093, 920-4092
Email address: nafcqc@gmail.com
about raising species in tanks (RAS) – Recirculated Aquaculture Systems, wala namang sumasagot sa bfar na contact details, pati website nila hindi ma access
may alam po b kyo,bout tilapia raising in tanks?medyo limited kc space ko.
@arthritisguy, search mo sa google ang keyword “tilapia philippines”
anong mga pinoy sites ba ang may guide sa tilapia raising?
here’s the link to Agree-Build-Operate-Transfer (ABOT) Aquaculture Business
http://www.mixph.com/2008/02/agree-build-operate-transfer-abot-aquaculture-business.html
you can visit the site: http://www.seafdec.org.ph meron silang ABOT program geared for entrepreneurs pero medyo malaki ang kailangan na pondon, aabutin ata ng million, at any rate, maganda sana kung mag oofer sila ng parang backyard type like aquaculture raised in cages or RAS (Recirculated Aquaculture System), in that way, anybody na may idle land of 100sq. meters and above ay maaring magkaroon na ganitong negosyo
gusto ko din maglagay ng tilapia business
hi leo,
i’ve been in abroad for almost 17 years… may bahay at lupa na akong sarili… 1 year na lang ang bunso ko sa college at matatapos na… gusto ko ng umuwi for good sa atin.. gusto kong magtayo ng negosyo… pero hindi ko alam kung papano, ano at saan… may 250,000 pesos akong savings… please give me some advise….
Dear Mr. Mohiyud-din Ahmmed,
“ASSALAMULAIKUM”
I want to set up a tilapia farm in a lake at Bandarban.
I would like to get konwledge from you.
Could you please provide me some information like possibility, advantages and general requirements?
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Jafar