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California Fish Suppliers

Anyone know of any? Please indicate species and if they ship or not.

Ted Hill

Tilapia - S. California - Great Shipper!

tedhill@buckslips.com

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Permalink Reply by Peter H. on January 25, 2011 at 3:54am

I've currently 3 tilapia in a small starter system. I'm looking to expand and would like to slowly add one/two different fish at a time (tilapia, channel cat, silver perch...).

Some members of the fish forums report being able to buy live fish from asian markets. I asked the fish monger at the 99 Ranch in Fountain Valley, and was told that they cannot sell me live fish. This seems peculiar, because they'll sell lobsters and crabs live.

I'm going to check other markets. However, I not as enthused about the idea after seeing a dead tilapia floating in the tank at 99 Ranch.

Permalink Reply by Andrea on January 25, 2011 at 8:38am

I've got a fantastic tilapia supplier in Desert Hot Springs. I don't know if he ships, since he's just a short drive from me, but I would suspect so. He's got a HUGE facility. And excellent prices.

Blue Beyond Fisheries.

(760) 275-0762

Permalink Reply by Daniel Judy on February 16, 2011 at 1:02pm

The Tilapia Mama in San Diego sells and ships Tilapia (O. Mossambicus). Her website is: www.mybackyardfishfarm.com. She sells on ebay with the user name cooljewels. I plan on buying fish from her in about a month and will post back with how it went. If anyone knows of a source for around 50 channel catfish, please let me know. All I can find is www.proaqua.com, but their minimum order is $300.

Permalink Reply by Susie Gehri on March 19, 2011 at 11:40pm

Anyone know for sure about Tilapia north of Tehachapi's? I've read both....that O. Mossambicus is allowable by DF&G, and that "no" Tilapia north of Tehachapi's? What fish ARE good for Ca hot summer's yet cool winters? I have no idea where to even start for "fish". Thanks for any help!

Permalink Reply by Chi Ma on March 19, 2011 at 11:44pm

Channel Catfish,Bullhead Catfish are great for California.

Susie Gehri said:

Anyone know for sure about Tilapia north of Tehachapi's? I've read both....that O. Mossambicus is allowable by DF&G, and that "no" Tilapia north of Tehachapi's? What fish ARE good for Ca hot summer's yet cool winters? I have no idea where to even start for "fish". Thanks for any help!

Permalink Reply by Lonny Harper on May 22, 2011 at 12:02am

Is water temperature in the winter a problem for Tilapia? Will I need to heat my tanks?

Permalink Reply by Chi Ma on May 27, 2011 at 10:41am

I was told the same thing for aquaculture for human consumption by the CA DFG. But having them as "pets" is a whole different story:)

Here is my E-mail from the DFG.

Permalink Reply by Susie Gehri on May 27, 2011 at 11:11am

Hey Spencer....I'm south of you a couple hours and know a guy in Sacto too. They'll definitely tell you Tilapia aren't allowed, I'm afraid. Too bad, cause they need warm water, and we certainly don't have that here!