Cold-Tolerant | Pest Control | Small-Scale Aquaculture
Tilapia sparrmanii, also known as Banded Tilapia, is a smaller species with unique strengths, particularly suited for biological control of mosquitoes and aquatic pests, and systems requiring cold tolerance.
Key Strengths:
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Cold-hardy: Survives in lower temperatures better than most tilapia
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Natural pest controller: Feeds on insect larvae and detritus
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Small size: Suitable for smaller tanks or integrated systems
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Best for: Mosquito control, aquaponics, and ecological systems
Ideal For: Hobbyists, researchers, or ecological projects needing a compact, efficient species for pest control or colder water systems.
🐟 Recommended Shipping Option
For the safety of your fish, we strongly recommend collecting from your nearest Courier Guy depot or kiosk. This reduces transport time, lowers costs, and ensures your fish arrive healthy.
🚚 Door-to-door delivery is available at an extra fee, but we advise depot collection whenever possible.
To ensure the health and safety of your fish, we only ship live fish orders on Tuesdays.
This helps us avoid weekend delays and ensures your fish arrive as quickly and safely as possible.
We only deliver in Northwest and Guateng.
