Tilapia research project
The above mentioned aims of the
project are being achieved by
addressing the problem of low
productivity of cultured Nile Tilapia
and improving the growth rate and
mature size of the fish through
selective breeding in the low-input
pond systems. Problems with
overcrowding in fish ponds will be
overcome by developing a protocol for production of all-male fingerlings
through the hybridization of Nile
Tilapia with Wami Tilapia and avail
them to fish farmers.
Tilapia productivity will also be
improved by addressing the inadequate
supply of good quality fingerlings.
This is done by developing an
appropriate method for artificial
incubation of eggs to ensure a high
hatching rate and survival of larvae.
Furthermore, the project intends to
develop methods of mass production of
good quality fingerlings to meet the
high demand of Nile Tilapia
fingerlings by fish farmers.
The implementation of the Nile Tilapia
project is taking place in a water
resource use conflict area which
existed before the project commenced.