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Aquaponists who are growing their plants with tilapia
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Latest Activity: Jan 30
Lists of Places to Buy Tilapia
Mail Order in the U.S.
The Aquaponic Source - http://theaquaponicsource.com/tilapia.php
Colorado
The Aquaponic Source - http://theaquaponicsource.com/tilapia.php - pickup available in Boulder, CO
California
http://www.bluebeyondfisheries.com/
http://www.imperialcatfish.com/
http://www.fbifarms.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&...
This last one is also interesting in the fact that they raise Jatropa plants which are somewhat aquaponically raised. These plants make a high grade of bio diesel. In fact they claim to get 830+ gallons of biofuel per acre of land.
This last link will send you Tilapia as long as you can prove your State will allow them.
http://jimsfish.webs.com/bluetilapia.htm
It is a list of approved Fish suppliers in California by County
http://www.nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=3265
Jeff Givan
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I purchased my tillapia fingerlings from edgar sanchez at unlocksmith @tilapiafarmingathome.com
he sells breders and mixed sex fingerlings, nice guy his website is tilapia farming at home. He also offers a 75% discont on breeders if you are the first person to find out the rules for bring his type of tilapia into your state
I also purchased Blue Tilapia fingerlings from Rex his email is rrains@hotmail .com anouther nice guy usually has a ad on ebay.
In either case they were shipped via mail over several states I only lost one baby
I have breeders in the basment hopefully I will be having some for slae in the next couple of months pure strian blue and alsoT. hornorum X mossambica cross. This cross acording to what I have read shoud produce 98% male. This would be a a on a small scale.
Before you get any fish make sure you can have them where you live.
The U.S may be the home of the free but no when it comes to keeping tilapia.
Earl
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Florida,
Many people catch blue tilapia in ponds and canals as far as a free source. If you would like to buy them, only place I know of without an aquaculture permit here is Morning Star Fishermen.
They can sell Blue Tilapia but they don't ship so you have to go visit, bring an ice chest or other tank and a bubbler for the drive. They were very nice and showed me how to check gender of the fish (once they are big enough.) I have never been to one of their classes or workshops though.
TCLynx
Discussion Forum
Breeding Tilapia
Started by TCLynx. Last reply by TCLynx Aug 6, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Just thought this group should have a discussion specifically about breeding these fish, since they are the easy ones to breed your own.What works?What doesn't?How to deal with fish domestic violence.Continue
Jumpin Jiminy!
Started by David Nabong. Last reply by Sylvia Bernstein Jun 28, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
So I recently moved my fish out from the basement to their summer home, 300 gallon horse trough lined with billboard vinyl, properly cycled and extra filtered til I get the plant beds going.…Continue
NY Times Article about Tilapia
Started by Sylvia Bernstein. Last reply by TCLynx May 4, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
The NY Times put out an article today about tilapia that is fairly critical of the species from both environmental impact (poor waste management in lake pens and escapees becoming invasive) and…Continue
Flip side, keeping your tilapia from breeding out of control!
Started by TCLynx. Last reply by TCLynx Feb 28, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Now the other side of tilapia being easy to breed is that they can get distracted from growing into plate size meals if they are too busy getting it on!!!What methods do you use to control breeding…Continue
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Comment by Kellen Weissenbach on January 10, 2012 at 1:02pm -
Good point TC. Fungus infections are quite common following a fast temperature change, especially when it gets down below 50F. Have some salt on hand just in case.
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Comment by Lonnie Kirkman on January 10, 2012 at 9:18am -
I have bucket heaters in my 275 gal. totes I turn them on at night when it gets below 60 and turn them off in the am .
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Comment by wes on January 10, 2012 at 9:12am -
Not a problem Amanda, just got my two 55 gal tanks up with some future breeders in them so it wont be long.
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Comment by TCLynx on January 10, 2012 at 7:27am -
I've heard of tilapia surviving below the advised 53-55 F but I've also been told that experiencing temperatures below that can really weaken their immune systems so keep a close eye to keeping the water quality good so they aren't compromised too much more.
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Comment by Larry Reinhardt on January 9, 2012 at 12:28pm -
Here in central Florida we just had a freeze go through which should have killed my tilapia but didn't. I left almost a hundred tilapia out in my 3,000 gal FT, the coldest night went down to 30 the following night was 35 degrees F. I put two thermometers in the FT just to make sure of the water temp. The first night the water went down to 48 and the following day was cold and so the water only warmed to 50 where it stayed for two days. I was certain that I would find some dead ones so today I drained the tank and only found one who didn't make it. I also expected to find them slim since they quit eating but they were still robust and acted normal. They eat as long as the water doesn't go below 60 and today it backup to 58 so another nice day or two should get them going, The 200 catfish have started eating but only a little. I drove over to a river where I know they live and there wasn't any dead along the banks. Time will tell if we have any colder nights but so far these guys are tougher than advertised.
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Comment by Amanda on January 6, 2012 at 2:48pm -
wow thank you Wes!
Just tell me when you are ready & I'll pick them up. I still have to get my "set up" setup.
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Comment by TCLynx on January 5, 2012 at 4:08pm
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In Florida you have to be careful what species/breed of tilapia you get. Blue Tilapia are allowed in much of the state. They are good for hot weather.
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Comment by Sahib Punjabi on January 5, 2012 at 9:43am -
Well Done!
Such a nice offer to Amanda Wes :-)
God bless
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Comment by Sheri Schmeckpeper on January 5, 2012 at 9:39am -
Amanda, go with Wes' recommendation. I'm in the AZ desert and grow Nile. They handle higher range temps than other breeds. We have to do a little heating to keep them through the winter & have to watch the high temps in the summer, but with a little care they handle the heat beautifully!
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Comment by wes on January 5, 2012 at 9:19am
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Amanda I am north of your location and have started a breeding tank for my blue nile tilapia, when I get some fry you are more than welcome to them for free, you pick them up though.
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