Koi Tilapia

Koi Tilapia

　　Earlier this year, Mashan County introduced a new variety of tilapia—the Koi Tilapia. Currently, these Koi Tilapia are thriving, having grown to weights of 2.5 to 3 kilograms.

It is reported that Koi Tilapia can grow up to 5 kilograms (while common tilapia usually weigh 1 to 1.5 kilograms). It is a high-quality new variety selectively bred from extra-large tilapia using new biotechnology from Taiwan. Its characteristics include snow-white flesh, high protein content, abundant gelatin, sweet and tender meat flavor, no dark spines, no earthy or grassy taste, and a small head with thick flesh.