Are Tilapia Bottom Feeding Fish?

One fish that many people label as a bottom feeder is Tilapia—but that's not strictly true. In the wild, Tilapia usually eat around the mid-level of the water, although they will go to the bottom for food if they can't find suitable food anywhere else. When they can get it, they opt for a diet of algae and lake plants.

Why you should never eat tilapia?

Farm-raised tilapia has always been a popular source for fish, not only because it's widely available in the U.S., but it's also very inexpensive. ... Recent studies have concluded that eating tilapia may worsen inflammation that can lead to heart disease, arthritis, asthma and a world of other serious health problems.

Is tilapia a dirty fish to eat?

Is tilapia safe to eat? When farms rear the tilapia in good conditions, the fish are safe to eat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list tilapia as one of the best choices for pregnant or breast-feeding women and children over the age of 2 years. This is due to its low mercury and contaminant content.