Ictalurus punctatus Scaleless, slender fish with a deeply forked tail and barbels around the mouth. The back and sides are dark gray-blue; the belly is white. Sharp spines in pectoral and dorsal fins. The typical diet consists of Crayfish, sunfish, small fish, commercial fish food and anything they can scavenge.
Spawns late-May to July when water temperatures are 70° F to 75° F. Nests are constructed in natural cavities and overhangs.
Polyodon spathula scaleless fish with a cartilage skeleton, a very large mouth and a long, paddle-shaped rostrum that is often 1/3 of their total length. This highly developed sensory organ helps these filter feeders locate food and navigate their surroundings.
Successful spawning is unlikely in Midwestern ponds.
1 to 2 inch long panfish
Lepomis macrochirus A deep-sided fish with a small mouth, vertical barring, a long pectoral fin and a spot on the dorsal fin. The typical diet consists of insects, insect larvae, minnows, small fish and commercial fish food.
Spawns May through mid-summer when water temperatures are 65° F to 85° F. Nests are constructed in 1 to 4 inches of water on firm sand and gravel bottoms.
Oreochromis aureus are the most common tilapia sold in the U.S. They are known for being the most cold-tolerant of the tilapia and can reach harvestable sizes within eight months.
Adults are usually 10 to 18 inches in length and can weigh 2 to 6 pounds.
Prefer 60° to 86° F, pH of 8.0
*Available for USPS shipment or local pick up.Oreochromis niloticus tend to like warmer temperatures and are ideal for the aquaponic enthusiast who also wants an ornamental fish. These vibrant white fish glide through the water and will impress all your visitors.
Reaches up to 24 inches in length and can exceed 10 lbs. on longer growing timelines. The typical males reach a larger size and grow faster than females.
Prefer 70º F to 91º F and pH of 8.0
*Available for USPS shipment or local pick up.
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