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Where to get Tilapia food in Phoenix area

Can anyone advise best place to buy Tilapia food in Phoenix. I have fry less than 3/4 all the way up to 1 pounders

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Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on July 5, 2012 at 2:44pm

We use this feed from Star Milling (see link). Small sized feed for multiple fish species including tilapia. For fry we just grind it up. Approximately $28 for a 50lb bag from the feed store at 7th Ave and Baseline in Phoenix.

http://bit.ly/KWqlF7

Permalink Reply by Tom Hickey on July 5, 2012 at 2:51pm

Thank you

Permalink Reply by Jim Troyer on July 6, 2012 at 12:06am

HI Tom:

I just bought a 50 Lb bag of that fish food and would be happy to split some off . I live in Scottsdale off the 101 and chaparral

Jim

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on July 6, 2012 at 11:49am

I found most feed stores like Western Ranchman sell pond pellets with 36% protein for .90 cents a pound. I feed this to my 4" tilapia.

Permalink Reply by Tom Hickey on July 6, 2012 at 2:19pm

David

found some at Pratts. Name brand "Star Milling" Thanks for the information.

Permalink Reply by Tom Hickey on July 10, 2012 at 4:15pm

I have used river rock and I am switching to expanded clay in a new set up. Any word of advise. I cleaned it but I still got some discoloration in the water. Is that going to be a problem?

Permalink Reply by Tom Hickey on July 10, 2012 at 4:20pm

Jim

I started using the Star milling and my water cleared up very nicely. Had no idea it was the food. I was using pond pellets purchased at walmart. I just need to be careful I don't get my finger bit off. They love it. Thanks again for the offer.

Jim Troyer said:

HI Tom:

I just bought a 50 Lb bag of that fish food and would be happy to split some off . I live in Scottsdale off the 101 and chaparral

Jim

Permalink Reply by Jim Troyer on July 10, 2012 at 10:43pm

Dittos here; the fish like it way better than the wadly stuff.

Permalink Reply by Larry on July 21, 2012 at 7:59am

I like the Aquamax 4000 it is made for Talapia and catfish. It has a 36ish protein but only about 6% fat most fish foods have about 11-12% fats can not remember where but I read Talapia have a tendancy for faty livers. Thus I went for a lower fatty food. Oh it is about $35 per 50lbs bag

Permalink Reply by Sean-Michael Gettys on September 2, 2012 at 12:56pm

great info guys! Where is that store on 7th Ave and Baseline? is it in the feed store? Cuz I was looking for a fish store and didn't spot one yesterday. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Sean-Michael Gettys on September 26, 2012 at 4:22pm

I'll be buying some star milling mid October. Won't have fish till then, so won't need it before then. Anyone want to go in on a big bag with me?