Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Photo: Michael Rupert Hayes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus)

Large (5"+) / Quarantined / Wild-Caught
$75.00
$75.00
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Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Photo: Michael Rupert Hayes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Photo: Michael Rupert Hayes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Illustration: Robbie Cada, FishBase, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Photo: Michael Rupert Hayes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) — Illustration: Robbie Cada, FishBase, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus)

Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus)

$75.00
$75.00
SizeLarge (5"+)
Quarantine Status
SourceWild-Caught

A hardy, fast-growing fish best suited to large ponds or grow-out systems rather than a home aquarium. Tough and adaptable, an easy eater in almost any setup.

Care level: Easy · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~18"+ · Min tank: 180+ gal or pond (adult) · Diet: Omnivore, pellets + algae

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