Hello from Orlando, Florida

[samtheman]

I 've just started into aquaponics a month ago, I have a 600 gallon pond with gold fish and running a flood and drain system with PVC vinyl post. I've been doing alot of reading that my head is ready to explode.. ...but is all good. I am glad I found this forum with alot of info for me to get started. My goal is to run a system with blue tilapias if I can find a place to buy them in Orlando or close by please let me know.....

[Oldandfound1]

Welcome to the forum Samtheman,
Numerous other Floridians on the forum.
This is a link to those who have posted "something" about Florida
http://diyaquaponics.com/forum/search.php
Dennis
Oldandfound1

[samtheman]

Thanks Dennis...I will try to connect with my floridian members to see where they get their stuff.

[stucco]

Howdy samtheman, we are in Palm Bay about an hour from Orlando. If you can’t find Blues in your area-I can get you fingerlings. Also, there is Morningstar Fisherman in Dade City. You are welcome to come do a tour of our place- just pm me. Also, we are going to be hosting a DIY workshop soon for AP and Worm Wicking Gardens- probably the first weekend in October. We haven’t set the final date, but if you are interested let me know and I will keep you informed.

[samtheman]

Thanks Stucco, I appreciate your offer and keep me posted on the DIY workshop for AP. I leave by UCF on east Orlando, I go fishing to Sebastian inlet sometimes. I will pm you if I can't find blues in my area

[JCO]

Welcome to the show....pull up an easy chair, relax and stay awhile. New voices are always a welcome addition to our family..! Whatever questions you have on you mind, this is the place to get the answers. .

[davidstcldfl]

Hi samtheman, if your just looking for a few, I might be able to help you. I live just south of you...in St Cloud.

If your looking for a lot...... like Stucco said, go to Morningstar Fishermen. They don't cost much there, plus, you may even get a 'tour' while your there. They seem like nice people...
http://morningstarfishermen.org/index.html

I've heard others say, most commercial places in Fl won't sell to you if you don't have a licenses....Morningstar will.


I'm hoping to get over to Stucco's for the workshop. Maybe we'll all meet there...

[jackalope]

Hi samtheman:

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Jackalope

[urbanfarmer]

I just wanted to say HELLO!

I have found this forum to be a cornucopia of knowledge. The members here are friendly and wise! Your stay will be a pleasant one, WELCOME.

There are a lot of us Floridians on this forum, and I think a good number of us in Central Florida. We should start some kind of group or food co-op. Just an idea

[samtheman]

thanks buddy, Is good to know we have another neighbor involved with aquaponics. And you are right, maybe we should hook up one weekend a month and exchange ideas. The members here are awesome and helpful including Stucco who helped me get started, I am still looking forward to meet Davidstcldfl who lives in St Cloud soon I hope. Take care