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Tilapia
common name for hundreds of Cichlidae family species
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Tilapia is an ambiguous common name designating in French certain fish of the Cichlidae family. This commercial name comes from the Latin form - scientific latinization - of thiape, a word meaning "fish" in Tswana, a language of Africa. It groups three genera within cichlids: Oreochromis, Tilapia and Sarotherodon. They originate from Africa as well as the Near or Middle East and their size varies between 5 and 50 centimeters.
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These freshwater or brackish fish are a kind of exotic carp, abundantly farmed and consumed in the world. If there are nearly a hundred tilapia species, only a few lend themselves to fish farming.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day is sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — low shedding, occasional brushing.
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Tilapia
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Tilapia of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of tilapia (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a tilapia ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a tilapia ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Tilapia
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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