in many areas of the World malnutrition is a way of life. In most cases this malnutrition is due to the unavailability of low cost proteins such as lysine and others. Home fish farming offers a solution to the availability of an affordable source of fish. Part of this solution requires knowledge of how to grow, harvest, purge, process, prepare and cook fish, and preserve fish. The farmed fish will be healthy and acceptable in many forms to those who would like to include more fish in their diets. Fish are very high in lysine and very small amounts of fish in the diet can go a long way toward creating longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives by supplying the body’s protein needs. This book is written to help you understand the major factors that affect success in growing tilapia on a small scale.