Healthy tilapia fingerlings, bred in Mwanza

All-male Hybrid, Nile and Rufiji tilapia fingerlings from a science-based hatchery, delivered across Tanzania.

A hatchery technician lifting fingerlings from a circular tank at AquaEco Hatcheries
1,000,000 Monthly fingerling production capacity
3 Tilapia strains, with catfish coming soon
Free Delivery in Mwanza from 10,000 fingerlings
Nationwide Delivery to every part of Tanzania

Fingerlings for every kind of farm

All our tilapia are all-male, sold in three grades by weight, for small ponds and commercial farms alike.

Available now

Hybrid Tilapia

All-male hybrid fingerlings, produced without hormones, for farmers who want fast and even growth to market size.

Available now

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

All-male Nile tilapia from our Victoria line, the strain most Lake Zone farmers already know and trust.

Available now

Rufiji Tilapia

Oreochromis urolepis

All-male fingerlings of the Rufiji tilapia, a species native to Tanzania.

Coming soon

Catfish

We are preparing catfish fingerling production. Register your interest and we will contact you when the first batches are ready.

Compare grades and delivery terms

Covered nursery tanks with recirculating water at the hatchery

Why farmers choose AquaEco

  • Strict biosecurity

    Low stocking densities and our own water-flow method produce strong, fully finned fish.

  • Recirculating systems

    Fry start life in a recirculating system with plenty of space, oxygen and water flow.

  • High-energy diet

    Every fish is fed a high-quality, high-energy diet from the first days.

  • Advice after the sale

    Our trained staff help you stock, feed and manage your ponds for a profitable harvest.

We deliver across Tanzania

For smaller quantities than shown below, call us and we will find a way.

Mwanza

10,000 fingerlings minimum

Free delivery

Geita, Simiyu and Mara

10,000 fingerlings minimum

Ask us for the cost

Rest of Tanzania

25,000 fingerlings minimum

Ask us for the cost

Partners and supporters

  • United States African Development Foundation
  • World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH)
  • Aqua-Farms Organization
  • GroPod

Closing the fingerling gap in East Africa

We are growing hatchery capacity, farmer training and regional delivery. Investors and partners can join that work now.