Jul 18, 2023 · In Aquaculture, Tilapia is the third most important fish (after carp and salmon) and worldwide production of Tilapia exceeded 1,500,000 metric tons in 2002 and has been increasing steadily. Due their high protein content, large size and rapid growth (a tilapia needs between 6-7 mnths to grow to harvest size),Tilapias are among the easiest and