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Central Florida Source for Blue Tilapia???

Hi everyone. I'm looking for a local source for Blue Tilapia that I can go to and pick up fish from. The shipping from out of state sources makes it unrealistic for me to purchase from them.

I appreciate any leads.

Thanks,

Ed.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick McKee on March 5, 2012 at 11:37am

Check out free free free fingerlings group

Permalink Reply by Suzi Mills on March 5, 2012 at 11:59am

Check out Florida Fish Farms. They were out of tilapia when I was ready so I got catfish fingerings $30/100. Don't have phone #so w me but I will check site tonight when I get home &I post if no one gives it to u. Located in central fl and they pack in nice box w O2 for trip home.

Permalink Reply by Patrick McKee on March 5, 2012 at 2:59pm

Hi Edwin,

I saw you posted on free fingerlings group, Sam will probably have some as the weather warms up. I just bought a bunch of comet goldfish from petsmart and walmart until I could get some tilapia from Sam (Free Fingerlings for Aquapons)

Good Luck!

Permalink Reply by Lonnie Kirkman on March 5, 2012 at 7:01pm

I have alot of fingerlings but I cant really give them away if you are interested give me a call 3524277430 ask for Lonnie I am in ocala area.

Permalink Reply by Edwin Mercado on March 7, 2012 at 6:44am

My tank is only about 200 gallons (IBC). I haven't set up my second tank yet. I imagine a dozen is more than enough to start out.

Thank you very much.

Ed.

Permalink Reply by Edwin Mercado on March 12, 2012 at 9:31am

Thanks so much for your offer.

Things are a little hectic right now. I'm still trying to make sure that my tank is ready for fish. So far I've lost a few goldfish, but I think it's getting better.

Is now a good time to present tilapia weather wise? I'm concerned that it's not warm enough, but then again, I don't know how cold blue tilapia can withstand comfortably.

Thanks for your time and offer. Hopefully I'll be able to take you up on it soon.

Ed.

jon and cat billings said:

if you want to come by Sunday??? we will be here. just bring a cooler and an air pump and you will have blue tilapia.