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How many tilapia can I put in a 275 gallon tank?

Asked: Alina Lopezy, Last Updated:

Stock Tank 1 to 2 U.S. gallons of water can support between 0.5 lbs. to 1.0 lbs. of tilapia in an aquaponics system. A 275 gallon IBC could potentially support 68 to 275 lbs. of tilapia.

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