How to set up a Tilapia Breeding Colony and Babies (Fry)

Here is a quick video of the process of setting up a Tilapia Breeding Colony. From the beginning all the way to live babies. Enjoy!!

[@toddforhetz]

man ! ..... I enjoyed listening to your wife squeal and giggle while you were catching the fish ! She sounds like fun ! She sounds cheerful and a pleasure to be around.

[@tsialongthow9449]

THANK YOU FOR THE SHOW. DID A GOOD JOB.

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

I'm hoping to start an Aquaponics system, and thoroughly enjoyed this video. I can't wait to get started.

[@LifeBuzzN]

Good luck, be sure to look up my Friend Greg at Mineral Springs Tilapia.

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

Wow! What a channel Greg has. I'm going to be busy for a while. Thanks for the information.

[@jonathandarling7065]

I'm getting ready to set up a pretty big backyard system this summer (2000 gallons) and the one thing I've been having trouble finding information on his how to breed the fish and especially how to sex them. Thanks for the video, it answered all of my questions and even some I didn't know I need to ask.

[@LifeBuzzN]

Jonathan Darling Good Luck!

[@jamieannealvarez1695]

Thank you for your video. Now my fish farm is doing well

[@farzadramtiin]

I really enjyed watching this video. Good Job👌

[@LifeBuzzN]

Thank You

[@joelkoonce8559]

Thank You for Your very informative video. My Wife has a field in Buriram Thailand, we're going to build a house there. I want to have a hatchery and raise tilapia, sell fingerlings to the Farmers and mature fish at the Saturday market. Thai People all eat tilapia.

[@brendahodgins]

My gosh, came to see advice you asked for in comments and see you have been invaded by the mean and low downs. You and your witty bitty or whatever you called her - did report very clearly all your findings. I saw very clearly there was a sexing flaw and even thought about another video where they used dye. I hope you have more videos on the topic. I am sure to want to see them all. Thank you sir.

[@LifeBuzzN]

+Brenda Hodgins Thanks Brenda.

[@Juanelo1946]

Now I know how to tell the gender of tilapia! It's fascinating to see them care for their eggs until they hatch. How I wish they would survive in northern ponds! They're excellent algae eaters, I hear. Great stuff!

[@LifeBuzzN]

Yes they do eat a lot of algae. The Southern States consider Tilapia an invasive species..... guess I can understand that. Thanks Friend.

[@crazyfarm8989]

great channel dude...keep postin the good vids.

[@LifeBuzzN]

CrazyFarm Thanks, will do.

[@elviselijah2158]

GORGEOUS,I LOVE IT ,LEARNING

[@LifeBuzzN]

Wonderful!

[@1stladyalison]

tanks for this video. it was so helpful with the commits it was awesome and answered many questions. looking now for some really cheap or free 29gal tanks because we are on a tight budget right now.

[@LifeBuzzN]

+1stladyalison garage sales always produce cheap tanks.

[@greensnapper1602]

LOVE THE VIDEO Ibread all different fish aswell as reptiles keep it up my friend

[@LifeBuzzN]

Thanks Friend.

[@greensnapper1602]

anytime and Waiting for the Next one Bud!! Thanks again

[@chilltvofficial9154]

Awesome video, man! Keep vlogging!

[@DanWebster]

Real good video you da man

[@joesphsansome7893]

Thank you for your info through video. :)

[@LifeBuzzN]

+Joesph Sansome You are welcome.

[@captainjerk]

Nice setup. Success!

[@LifeBuzzN]

Thanks Captain. The circle has been established.

[@MilchreisBlubbsir]

Thanks for the upload

[@diegojd9544]

nice set up

[@TRprepper]

Very cool! Nice setup.

[@LifeBuzzN]

I find it more and more fascinating the more I do it. These guys are cool. Thanks TRp.

[@mmassape4165]

THANKS FOR SHARING,GOOD JOB.

[@LifeBuzzN]

Thanks for watching!

[@franciscoburgos787]

That’s badass. I’m hungry already

[@gregkail4348]

Thanks I have to try that !!

[@virginialacar3218]

Thanks, Thank you!!!!

[@novacanning1734]

The commentary cracks me up! LOL

[@LifeBuzzN]

I love her.

[@isaacfawcett3048]

thinking about starting an aquaponic I would love to learn how to reproduce fish for that.

[@solarjudgement4575]

What size tanks do you use for breeding tanks?

[@sevensurvival]

Thanks, Ya'll are swell !!!!!!!

[@LifeBuzzN]

Aw....Gee.....Thanks.

[@xraydudeman]

How do you feed the little fry's?

[@zachd9433]

what filtering do you use ? I do a.p. in 400 gallon tank and grow plants. I have a 30 gallon system to try breeding and not a lot of supplies. I have a air stone and 100gph mini pump to pump water up could run it through a cotton filter product will that be enough to filter out tank for 8 days? will it catch the babies and take them all away?

[@abileish147]

what type of food r u feeding ???

[@eltallerdeelberg....1273]

Great video! How old were those fish? And how do you know they're ready to breed?

[@gwrace]

What size terra cotta pots do you use?

[@mrhomo2194]

Would love to see the heater build

[@iCollect_Official]

What do you feed the babies?

[@dragonv7863]

what do you use to feed them babies?

[@elephantzrmpodcast]

Were you successful using the 20 gallon tank?

[@hezziedin]

Good sharing

[@sprake3]

What do you feed 8 day old fry?

[@woodfloorstyles]

Trying to set mine up...do u need to seperate them to breed ?

[@sprake3]

what size is that flower pot?

[@arshadhussain5145]

After how many days will she be ready to spawn more babies

[@TheRainHarvester]

lifebuzzn , I was thinking of moving an ibc tote into my garage, but was afraid of my tools rusting. I'm near Austin, tx. Do your drill bits or tools rust ?

[@LifeBuzzN]

I run mine in the garage during the winter only, and keep them covered as much as possible. It does put moisture in the air, so use a dehumidifier or keep it very drafted. If you haven't already done so, subscribe to keep up with updates. Thanks

[@AbdulSattar-gs1wm]

👍

[@djjoel1]

Do you separate the male once you see the females holding eggs? I did that, and my two holding females ended up swallowing their eggs after 2 weeks without the male in there.

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow

[@bfulton7180]

How old were the fish before they started to spawn? Thank you!

[@LifeBuzzN]

***** maybe 3-4 months

[@coachfloyd8593]

where can I buy baby fry's?

[@NIP28]

How many babies do they have approx?

[@kevinwayne7055]

Do you need to buy a Permit to raise Talapia at home in a tank? I'm very interested

[@djssquibbs3295]

how do they eat if they have eggs or babies in their mouth? I'm trying to learn about this

[@michaelmontgomery5326]

thanks for the good post :)

[@kkandretti]

i am wondering -- is it legal in all States to raise Talapia in tanks? I know in Mississippi you need to buy permits and have an inspection done if you want to add them to a Pond on your property. Very Informative video -- i am wanting to give it a try

[@regrob16]

Love this video. How much space is needed for your operation? I would love to start something similar

[@LifeBuzzN]

Reginald Roberts I started with a 29 gallon tank and a 250 gallon tote. The entire winter operation is in my garage.

[@scalareman2747]

I need some help with my tilapia. I have 3 blue Tilapia, 1 male and 2 females they are all about 8 inches each. I had my male a lone for all his life and when I introduced 1 female he seemed happy, 2 days later I put in another female, but this time the female that was already in the tank beat up my new female, now I have the new female in a separate tank recovering from scale loss and ripped fins. Meanwhile in the tank I have the male and female in the female is getting beat up occasionally by the male and gets chased too. How can I get them to breed? What am I doing wrong? How can I have a 4 to 1 ratio when i have females fighting? My tank is a 50 gallon with 630 gal/hour internal filtration, sand, drifwood, stones, and 2 plecos.

[@wjason777]

What size tank was that that you used for breeding ?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Jason Williams 75 Gallon. However, I also us 20 gallon tanks for breeding the younger fish.

[@allroundercreative]

What do you feed them (tilapia ) please answer????

[@LifeBuzzN]

Purina Tilapia food.

[@renatomateoangelesjr2760]

how this geting warming to being the spem to small fish to being tiapia

[@jemajems1705]

Hellw ia it ok that the parents of the fish wll stay wjth the babies or not

[@willydeutia5533]

Hey LifeBuzzN after setting up a breeding colony how long it takes to have babies

[@LifeBuzzN]

Willy Deutia Once the temp was above 80, the male stared showing signed within a week or two. After a couple of weeks, the 1st female was carrying.

[@johnaverick7468]

Are these Blue Talapia or Mozambique ?

[@larryrevelle5615]

happy fish farms Gregg is right on, the female has a crescent vent hard to see with out mag. and food color and even then it can be hard for a beginner. I like to add you should not put female back in with male right away that's poor breading and is hard on her for she has lost weight and hasn't ate for about 2 weeks, Let get her weigh back up for a couple weeks then put her back. I find that a bell jar incubator is the best way to go if you want a lot of fish. I have tried most ways to incubate. Also sac fries can make it on their own if you have no fish in tank. Larry

[@hybridfishkeepingind9607]

My female tilapia is holding eggs in her mouth, what should i do. should I separate her and keep her alone or keep the male and female please let me know Thank You

[@orangeaquatics9068]

I have some fry that’s in a tank with gravel...should I remove the gravel? Thanks for the video.

[@LifeBuzzN]

It should be ok. Your breeder tank should be free of gravel. Mom will need to see the eggs to gather.

[@orangeaquatics9068]

Ok thanks

[@michaelagda6461]

do tilapia eat other small baby tilapia?

[@panzig]

Great video! What kind of filter do you use in your fry tank? What temp do you keep the water for them? Thanks for sharing!

[@LifeBuzzN]

panzig Thanks, I keep the tank at about 80 - 84 degrees and use a basic Bio Sponge Filter. Good Luck.

[@jamessmallwood7448]

is it true that they can control algae in farm ponds?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Very true.....they love algae. However, they will take over pretty darn quick, and die when it hits 60 degrees.

[@kelvinambross3003]

do you sell equipments necessary for tilapia breeding hatchery, like aeretors, filtration systems and whatsoever

[@LifeBuzzN]

I don't, but check out my Friend Greg at Mineral Springs Tilapia....He'll hook you up.

[@psrreddy4974]

Hi sir.. tilapia fishes next month February in breeding avilable ok sir?

[@andrewandrepaysu6181]

how do you identify which female will spawn after you isolate those 3 females and one male in the aquarium? is it necessary to turn off the oxygen tank when the eggs hatch?

[@LifeBuzzN]

You can tell by their body language. The male will encourage them by chasing them around the tank and rubbing on them.

[@mbfisheries8375]

Hi,Is it the same process for Red Tilapia also?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Yep, pretty much.

[@prijargroups5296]

Hi sir I have a question?? What type of medicine use for how to produce eggs from fish?? What's madecine??

[@damianrogers902]

How long does the babies take to hatch in the mothers mouth??

[@user-hs6cf3dx5f]

6_10 days depend on tempreture The ideal 25°c

[@richardfeldman2732]

What does the average temperature need to be for Tilapia I hear it was much warmer for them then a bass or blue gill. I live in Texas where its nice and hot but the winters can get a little nippy. Just wondering what will happen in the winter time if i put my Tilapia in a pond.

[@richardfeldman2732]

thank you island girl.

[@LifeBuzzN]

If it hits 50....they usually die.

[@richardfeldman2732]

Thank you so much.

[@curtokay8046]

I have a problem with my male, attacking the females . have you experienced that?

[@LifeBuzzN]

He's encouraging them to lay eggs.

[@djssquibbs3295]

that was hilarious and educating at the same time. I'm not always enthused about looking at animals genitalia, but it is important when breeding. I didn't realize they were so hard to catch, I'm going to need a bigger net. could you set the net in there, so they an not so afraid of it, let them get used to it, then feed them and as the come up scoop them out? honest question

[@Gonzo3780]

really cool...I no the difference now...Lots of females make lots of babies...Good batch of babies momma made...You have a nice set up there...How long before you can eat them Mark?

[@LifeBuzzN]

These guys reach a pound or two after a good summer of feeding. My 1 year old are about 2-3 lbs now. They will grow pretty quick if you keep the water clean and feed them two or three times a day. I feed my only once a day. I'll make a video on eating them in a bit. Thanks Gonzo!!!

[@dex2]

So does male tilapia eat the young ones more, I have a huge tank. 200 of them are there and they just reproduced once... There are 15 days old ones but just 10 or 15 of them. I have a very big concrete farming water tank... I threw them inside. They were 100 and I already gave them away so now what am left with are 200 of thier babies that are 7months old now. How can I save the young ones from getting eaten. Please help

[@lordsbuddies6509]

How many male and how many female for breeding required ,I mean proportion

[@regrob16]

Also I live in Georgia and I was wondering if you knew where I could buy a starter group

[@LifeBuzzN]

Reginald Roberts Check craiglist. Just know that Georgia has laws against Tilapia. In warm areas, they are considered invasive.

[@kennethcolemans1328]

@@LifeBuzzN @Reginald Roberts dam law always f up something good

[@Hiedalle]

do they breed year round?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Mustard They need 84 degrees and a high PH to spawn. Could be year round if you control the environment. I like to rest my females between babies.

[@southernohiosolarhomestead8477]

Hey brother have you ever heard of tilapia in colder climate ponds I live in ohio let some fingerlings lose in my small bass pond low and behold I have tilapia this year about 3 to 4 inch the pond froze over last winter , any case just wondered if you've heard of such a thing . Keep them great videos coming man

[@LifeBuzzN]

Sounds interesting......mine full bred fish die when it hit's 50.

[@yulianamaldonado9326]

Is it normal that they fight alot??? I was trying to breed my female tilapia but the other fish i got in the tank is another female!!! Lol I just found it out thanks to your video 👍 Should i keep the two females together even tho they bite each other or shoul i seperate them of each other????

[@LifeBuzzN]

Yuliana Maldonado I keep 5 or 6 female to one male. They are community fish, so should coexist fairly well.

[@houston3483]

or were they trying to eat her eggs?....they will cannabalize the fry..right ?

[@jaimecraig4293]

Your breeder tank looks fairly small. Most info on the net says that to breed Tilapia, you need a 75g and larger tank. What size is your tank? It looks like it is only 29g. Also, how much is all that equipment costing you in terms of electricity (ball park)?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Jaime Craig Don't worry about what people say, do what works for you. Yes, they are 29's, and work just fine. I use 1 male to 4-5 females. Once she has fertilized eggs, I move her to a 29 of her own. I do also have a 75 breeder tank in the house, but that's a luxury. I'm currently raising a couple of thousand adults for about $50 monthly.

[@haokieto0]

he's using an IBC tote, and the water looks half full. i would guess his tank is 125-150 gallon.

[@jacobishii6121]

Jaime Craig yeah,because the net is always right

[@mukeshbhai-pf8bt]

Ok video

[@crunch9876]

do u sell your tilapia.. thats seems like the biggest headache to me

[@zachd9433]

I have to be doing something wrong....started tank on March 23 and as of this morning no full mouth and all three females are still eating. my ammonia was at 8 bio kicked in down to 1.0 and added a few more tubes today. one female chases all the other fish around protecting her space.

[@LifeBuzzN]

Is your temp close to 90 F? Also......do you have a hiding place for the male to fertilize the eggs? Are you sure you have only one male in your breeding tank?

[@zachd9433]

As best I can....the food colouring test the male is a V right????

[@zachd9433]

On way to work will check in during the day.

[@thanson77]

That's weird because I had the opposite problem. I had all males. Are those oreochromis aureus?

[@LifeBuzzN]

Yep, Blue Tilapia. I did end up finding plenty of males, just took more "catching". Thanks Al.

[@CortanHarr]

do tilapia have barbs on thier fins and gills like bass?

[@AS-uy8qi]

+Michael Baumann asking if a fish has gills is like asking if people have lungs. How else would they breathe?

[@CortanHarr]

+Jack Shields no, i asked if they have BARBS on thier FINS and GILLS like bass.

[@AS-uy8qi]

Michael Baumann My mistake.

[@smbmarsiya5676]

Just maintain your filter and water quality, you will be suprised by tank full of tilapia fries best of luck

[@craigglewis]

It looks like she is protecting the eggs she laid.

[@sdqsdq6274]

tilapia taste good ?

[@LifeBuzzN]

It's awesome.

[@rishiramsaroop8148]

I just bought some tilapia

[@LifeBuzzN]

Rishi Ramsaroop Good Luck!

[@rishiramsaroop8148]

Thx

[@MusicIsMyOxycontin]

This guy reminds me of Jeff Goldblum

[@juddjim1040]

Does 2month old tilapia can be breed already? thanks

[@LifeBuzzN]

Judd Jim I've had 3 month olds breed, so you may be close.

[@juddjim1040]

LifeBuzzN thanks for the info!

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

How frequently do they produce young? Once a month? More? Less?

[@LifeBuzzN]

The male will start encouraging her immediately after spitting out the young. If you let him, he'll exhaust her to death. I usually let 1 female go once a month. Keeps her healthy.

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

LifeBuzzN sounds terrible. Thank you.

[@lookatthebriteside]

How tall are you...?

[@LifeBuzzN]

lookatthebriteside 7'1".

[@a1hardwood]

i might suggest 2 nets

[@LifeBuzzN]

a1hardwood I'm much better now. But, ya......2 would help. Thanks

[@MAHONEYDRO]

? are you selling your fish as they get bigger or are you just keeping them?

[@LifeBuzzN]

+Horton I do much better selling them small. I keep a tank with big ones for consumption.

[@MAHONEYDRO]

do you sell them to local pet stores? I have a cpl extra tanks laying around and Im looking at getting started harvesting talapia

[@MAHONEYDRO]

email me I need more teaching on it [e-mail]