Raising tilapia provides a high income.

According to annual tradition, on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, Vietnamese people have the custom of offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God and releasing a carp into the wild. Due to its beautiful colors, shape, and delicious meat, besides being bought for offerings to the Kitchen God and for release, red snapper is also a popular dish in many families' meals during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Mr. Dang Ngoc Sam, residing in Hamlet 1, Tan Phuc Commune, Ham Tan District, conducted a trial breeding of 5,000 fingerlings in a 1,000 m2 earthen pond. After 6 months of rearing, the fish now average 0.5 kg/each, with an estimated yield of over 17.5 tons/ha. Tilapia are easy to raise, feeding on organic matter, various types of bran, and vegetables to supplement their diet. He also utilizes by-products from seafood processing such as shrimp shells and squid tentacles, resulting in low costs.

He regularly checks and monitors the water quality in the pond to ensure the fish thrive and don't get sick. He estimates that with wholesale and retail prices ranging from 25,000 to over 30,000 VND/kg, his family will earn a net profit of over 12 million VND.

The tilapia farming model is opening up a new business opportunity and is being embraced by farmers. Compared to other species such as tilapia and catfish, tilapia is easy to raise, has low costs, and is in high demand not only during the Lunar New Year.

According to VNA