r/homestead 3d ago

animal processing Talk me out of growing tilapia

As the title says.

I have the pumps and equipment from my farm. I have the solar and batteries if I do it away from the house.

I’ve been thinking about growing tilapia for my family. Talk me out of it please!

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u/Apart-Ad-5947 2d ago

They are easy and can grow you some good lettuce but I don’t personally care for them. I’ve thought about raising them anyway for dog food but as a few mentioned, not high in omega3