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Can tilapia be raised in a pond?

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Tilapia can be grown successfully in a variety of environments, including ponds, cages, raceways, and tanks. Urban farmers have even reported growing them in trash cans. If you are using a tank or cage, you will need to purchase the materials needed to set up these systems.

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