Looking for fingerlings way down south - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T14:57:19Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A411357&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A2312&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, here's an update, if an…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-02:4778851:Comment:6046562015-05-02T17:02:22.136ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Well, here's an update, if anyone is still following this. The problem of where to get fish at a reasonable rate is solved. I found a farm East of Tampa that will deliver Blue Tilapia in bags to your tank. They will acclimate the fish for you an then release them, all FREE of charge. You only pay for the fish. They deliver all over the state, you just have to be patient and get on there route. They will eventually get enough orders to visit your area. To add to the ease of delivery, I didn't…</p>
<p>Well, here's an update, if anyone is still following this. The problem of where to get fish at a reasonable rate is solved. I found a farm East of Tampa that will deliver Blue Tilapia in bags to your tank. They will acclimate the fish for you an then release them, all FREE of charge. You only pay for the fish. They deliver all over the state, you just have to be patient and get on there route. They will eventually get enough orders to visit your area. To add to the ease of delivery, I didn't even need to be there in order to accept the delivery. They took care of everything and the best part, I didn't have to pay until they sent me an invoice. I payed it over Paypal, and it was completely hassle free. The fish are healthy and growing quickly. The name of the farm is Into Florida Fish. Their website is: <a href="http://www.intofloridafish.net" target="_blank">www.intofloridafish.net</a>. I highly recommend them. </p> JR I'm sorry. I checked in a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-09:4778851:Comment:4601862013-04-09T02:33:38.977ZJLSimpsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JLSimpson
<p>JR I'm sorry. I checked in a couple times and didn't see a reply so I ordered them online from <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com</a>. I ordered 25 blue Tilapia and they arrived about 1.5 weeks later. a little expensive for shipping, and I only received 24 live fish ( 2 were dead). They are also very small, some barely more than fry. I may try to get some more later. Keep me in mind when you are ready to get more. I may still collaborate with…</p>
<p>JR I'm sorry. I checked in a couple times and didn't see a reply so I ordered them online from <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com</a>. I ordered 25 blue Tilapia and they arrived about 1.5 weeks later. a little expensive for shipping, and I only received 24 live fish ( 2 were dead). They are also very small, some barely more than fry. I may try to get some more later. Keep me in mind when you are ready to get more. I may still collaborate with ya.<br/> <br/> <cite>JRComito said:</cite></p>
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<p>I haven't been on in a while. Your offer is gracious, and I would enjoy finding some fish soon. I want to get my system up and running again.Where do you plan to get the Tilapia?<br/> <cite>JLSimpson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment447169"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi JR, I also live in the fFort Myers FL area and am ready for some Tilapia for my system. Im willing to go half with ya if you want, so no fish are wasted.</p>
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</blockquote> Hey there,
I haven't been on…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-06:4778851:Comment:4590122013-04-06T05:06:03.490ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Hey there,</p>
<p>I haven't been on in a while. Your offer is gracious, and I would enjoy finding some fish soon. I want to get my system up and running again.Where do you plan to get the Tilapia?<br></br> <cite>JLSimpson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment447169"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi JR, I also live in the fFort Myers FL…</p>
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<p>Hey there,</p>
<p>I haven't been on in a while. Your offer is gracious, and I would enjoy finding some fish soon. I want to get my system up and running again.Where do you plan to get the Tilapia?<br/> <cite>JLSimpson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment447169"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi JR, I also live in the fFort Myers FL area and am ready for some Tilapia for my system. Im willing to go half with ya if you want, so no fish are wasted.</p>
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</blockquote> Hi JR, I also live in the fFo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-08:4778851:Comment:4471692013-03-08T12:59:14.608ZJLSimpsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JLSimpson
<p>Hi JR, I also live in the fFort Myers FL area and am ready for some Tilapia for my system. Im willing to go half with ya if you want, so no fish are wasted.</p>
<p>Hi JR, I also live in the fFort Myers FL area and am ready for some Tilapia for my system. Im willing to go half with ya if you want, so no fish are wasted.</p> Thanks Nathan,
I'll keep tha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-11-27:4778851:Comment:4192442012-11-27T16:55:04.881ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Thanks Nathan, </p>
<p>I'll keep that in mind. I still haven't upgraded my pond yet, so it may be a little while. Glad to know about the availability.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Nathan William said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment418793"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey JR,</p>
<p>I don't know if you were able to get your fish situation…</p>
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<p>Thanks Nathan, </p>
<p>I'll keep that in mind. I still haven't upgraded my pond yet, so it may be a little while. Glad to know about the availability.<br/> <br/> <cite>Nathan William said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/looking-for-fingerlings-way-down-south?groupUrl=floridaaquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment418793"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey JR,</p>
<p>I don't know if you were able to get your fish situation figured out, but I live in the Olrando area (about 3 hrs from Ft.Meyers) and have a bunch of Blue Tilapia available. The last fingerling batch is about 4"-5" by now, so they are just about to start really maturing. I also have tons of Blue tilapia broodstock (6" and higher). Let me know if I am able to help you out.</p>
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I don't know if you w…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-11-26:4778851:Comment:4187932012-11-26T20:15:48.326ZNathan Williamhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NathanWarren
<p>Hey JR,</p>
<p>I don't know if you were able to get your fish situation figured out, but I live in the Olrando area (about 3 hrs from Ft.Meyers) and have a bunch of Blue Tilapia available. The last fingerling batch is about 4"-5" by now, so they are just about to start really maturing. I also have tons of Blue tilapia broodstock (6" and higher). Let me know if I am able to help you out.</p>
<p>Hey JR,</p>
<p>I don't know if you were able to get your fish situation figured out, but I live in the Olrando area (about 3 hrs from Ft.Meyers) and have a bunch of Blue Tilapia available. The last fingerling batch is about 4"-5" by now, so they are just about to start really maturing. I also have tons of Blue tilapia broodstock (6" and higher). Let me know if I am able to help you out.</p> Sounds like one would need a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-30:4778851:Comment:4120732012-10-30T00:56:22.182ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Sounds like one would need a good sized area to breed those guys. I am upgrading, but don't have the room for that type of operation. Looks like I'll just have to grow 'em up good! :-) </p>
<p>Sounds like one would need a good sized area to breed those guys. I am upgrading, but don't have the room for that type of operation. Looks like I'll just have to grow 'em up good! :-) </p> I really haven't tried or eve…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-29:4778851:Comment:4117992012-10-29T00:44:48.658ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I really haven't tried or even researched bluegill breeding at this point. Mine that I've had for about a year and a half have not been breeding as far as I know. They have spent most of their time in a heavily stocked 300 gallon tank. Then when we moved they were in a big tank (1000 gallons) but I'm not sure I would even know if they were breeding since it's one of those dark blue tanks that I can't see into very well.</p>
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<p>I know of people who have kept bluegill in a converted…</p>
<p>I really haven't tried or even researched bluegill breeding at this point. Mine that I've had for about a year and a half have not been breeding as far as I know. They have spent most of their time in a heavily stocked 300 gallon tank. Then when we moved they were in a big tank (1000 gallons) but I'm not sure I would even know if they were breeding since it's one of those dark blue tanks that I can't see into very well.</p>
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<p>I know of people who have kept bluegill in a converted swimming pool and I was told that they were breeding.</p> Thanks so much TC! I would en…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-28:4778851:Comment:4118742012-10-28T23:21:05.970ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Thanks so much TC! I would enjoy visiting very much. I will keep the invite in mind. I need to upgrade my pond and then I am going to get serious about fish. I am running 250 gallons with about 5 lbs of fish, big koi and goldfish, in a simple pond insert for now . I want to raise something I can eat, and in a reasonable amount of time. Have you had any luck breeding the bluegill? </p>
<p>Thanks so much TC! I would enjoy visiting very much. I will keep the invite in mind. I need to upgrade my pond and then I am going to get serious about fish. I am running 250 gallons with about 5 lbs of fish, big koi and goldfish, in a simple pond insert for now . I want to raise something I can eat, and in a reasonable amount of time. Have you had any luck breeding the bluegill? </p> JR,
Keep calling FL Fish f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-26:4778851:Comment:4116132012-10-26T13:51:57.871ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>JR,</p>
<p> Keep calling FL Fish farms. (I've never gotten e-mail back from them ever, their web site has been a bit defunked for years.)</p>
<p>Keep calling. Keep calling. There is usually some one there but they are often not in the office to answer the phone. If you can call first thing in the morning you may be more likely to catch some one in the office. They have just started into Bluegill season so the fingerlings are still very tiny but I expect they should be available…</p>
<p>JR,</p>
<p> Keep calling FL Fish farms. (I've never gotten e-mail back from them ever, their web site has been a bit defunked for years.)</p>
<p>Keep calling. Keep calling. There is usually some one there but they are often not in the office to answer the phone. If you can call first thing in the morning you may be more likely to catch some one in the office. They have just started into Bluegill season so the fingerlings are still very tiny but I expect they should be available regularly here for the next several months.</p>
<p>If you call and get some one who says they are not available this week, find out from them when you should call back again. We called this past Monday morning and went and got some but they didn't have many available yet.</p>
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<p>If you have an aerator and a transport container, I could sell some of mine if you wanted to visit my farm anyway, but I don't have oxygen to pack them in. I'm in Yalaha, FL so a bit further away. (7 miles or so east of the Okahumpka Turnpike exit which is just the exit south of where I75 and the turnpike meet.)</p>