In modern aquaculture, wild-type Nile tilapia are not too often seen, as the dark color of their flesh is not much desired by many customers, and because it has a bit of a reputation of being a rough fish associated with poverty. However, they are fast-growing and give good fillets; leucistic ("red") breeds which have lighter meat have been developed and are very popular.
in modern aquaculture wild-type nile tilapia are not too often seen as the dark color of their flesh is not much desired by many customers and because it has a bit of a reputation of being a rough fish associated with poverty however they are fast-growing and give good fillets; leucistic ("red") breeds which have lighter meat have been developed and are very popular