Tilapia is a species of freshwater, plant-eating fish. IT a lean source of protein that is full of various vitamins and minerals. The Nile tilapia was one of the first fish species cultured. Illustrations from Egyptian tombs suggest that Nile tilapia were cultured more than 3,000 years ago. The Nile tilapia is still the most widely cultured species of tilapia in Africa. The aquaculture of Nile tilapia goes back to Ancient Egypt, where it was represented by the hieroglyph. It was a symbol of rebirth in Egyptian art. Tilapia is the fourth-most consumed fish in the United States dating back to 2002. The popularity of tilapia came about due to its low price, easy preparation, and a mild taste.
The flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) is an important food fish species in the mullet family Mugilidae. It is found in coastal tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Its length is typically 30 to 75 centimeters (12 to 30 in). It is known with numerous English names, including the flathead mullet, striped mullet (US, American Fisheries Society name), black mullet, bully mullet, common mullet, grey mullet, sea mullet, and mullet, among others. Flathead grey mullet is a very important aquaculture species in Egypt, where its farming has been traditional in the hosha system in the delta region for centuries. Since the early 1960s, flathead grey mullet has also been cultured in semi-intensive ponds with tilapia and carps in Egypt.
