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🐟 Florida 501(c)(3) Educational Enterprise

Raising the Future,
One Tank at a Time

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School's student-run aquaculture program. Premium Blue Tilapia breeding colonies, freshwater prawns, and more β€” responsibly raised in Nassau County, Florida.

πŸŽ“ Student Operated 🌿 Hormone-Free πŸ“¦ Overnight Live Shipping 🐾 Live Arrival Guarantee
Shop Live Fish & Prawns Our Story
Current Blue Tilapia Inventory
750 Fish Available
Breeding colonies & individual aquaponic/pond fish
● In Stock Now
Prawn Production
5,000 / mo
At full capacity
Count Size
16/20
~30g each, Macrobrachium
Product Lines
3 Species
Tilapia Β· Prawns Β· Clams
Our Products

Live Animal Shop

All Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) and freshwater prawns are student-raised under faculty supervision. Prices include Florida state sales tax. Overnight expedited shipping required for all live animals.

Blue Tilapia Oreochromis aureus breeding colony
Blue Tilapia (O. aureus) Breeding Colony
Blue Tilapia Breeding Colony
Oreochromis aureus β€” 2 males + 3 females, 3"–6". Sexed, compatible, and verified breeding-ready. Ideal for aquaponics start-ups, hatcheries, and education labs.
$229.00
/ colony (5 fish)
Quantity (colonies)
1
Subtotal$229.00
FL Sales Tax (6.5%)$14.89
Overnight Shipping$89.00
Total$332.89
Individual Blue Tilapia grow-out pond aquaponics
Blue Tilapia (O. aureus) Pond / Aquaponic
Individual Blue Tilapia β€” Grow-Out
Oreochromis aureus, 12"–14" long, up to 2 lbs. Cold-hardy to 50Β°F. Perfect for aquaponic systems, koi ponds, or small lakes for natural vegetation and algae removal.
$49.99
/ fish
Quantity
1
Subtotal$49.99
FL Sales Tax (6.5%)$3.25
Overnight Shipping$89.00
Total$142.24
Live Macrobrachium rosenbergii freshwater giant prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii 16/20 Count Β· Live
Freshwater Giant Prawns β€” Live
~30g per prawn, 16–20 count per pound. Premium live freshwater giant prawns. Sweet, succulent flavor. Sold live by the pound with overnight live animal shipping.
$17.99
/ lb (live)
Pounds
1
Subtotal$17.99
FL Sales Tax (6.5%)$1.17
Overnight Shipping$89.00
Total$108.16
Fresh head-on chilled harvested freshwater prawns
Macrobrachium rosenbergii Head-On Β· Chilled Fresh Harvested
Fresh Prawns β€” Head-On, Chilled
Harvested to order, chilled immediately on ice. ~30g each, 16/20 count per lb. Packed in insulated cooler box with gel ice packs. No live animal surcharge β€” ships Mon–Thu.
$15.99
/ lb (chilled, head-on)
Pounds
1
Subtotal$15.99
FL Sales Tax (6.5%)$1.04
Overnight Perishable Shipping$45.00
Total$62.03
🧊 Insulated cooler box with gel ice packs Β· Ships Mon–Thu only
Freshwater clams golden bivalves aquaculture
Coming Soon
Freshwater Clams
Freshwater Clams
We are developing our freshwater clam production line. Clams serve vital water filtration roles in aquaponic and pond ecosystems. Join our waitlist to be notified at launch.
Pricing TBD

🚚 Shipping Options & Live Arrival Guarantee

Live Animal Overnight (Fish & Live Prawns)FedEx or UPS Priority Overnight. Ships Mon–Wed only. Flat $89/box. DOA credit within 2 hours of delivery with photo documentation.
Perishable Overnight (Chilled Prawns)Standard overnight perishable. Ships Mon–Thu. Flat $45/box. Insulated cooler box with gel ice packs. No live animal surcharges.
Live Animal PackagingInsulated Styrofoam liner, heat/cool packs, oxygen-rich water bags, "Live Animals" carrier labeling per FedEx/UPS requirements.
Chilled Prawn PackagingFood-grade insulated cooler box, multiple gel ice packs, sealed poly bag. Prawns arrive cold, firm, and table-ready.
Our Story

Education Through Aquaculture

Tidal Roots Aquaculture is a student-operated enterprise program at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School in Nassau County, Florida. Our aquaculture department raises Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) and freshwater giant prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) as a living classroom β€” teaching students biology, business, and sustainable food production.

Every purchase directly supports student learning, facility upgrades, and future program expansion. We are organized as a Florida 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit β€” your purchase supports a verified educational mission.

All animals are raised hormone-free, without antibiotics, in clean recirculating aquaculture systems maintained by students under certified faculty supervision.

750
Blue Tilapia in stock
5,000
Prawns/mo at capacity
501c3
Educational nonprofit
97%
Live arrival rate
Get in Touch

Contact Us

Questions about orders, availability, bulk pricing, or restaurant sourcing? A faculty advisor responds within one business day.

Email
aquaculture@hilliardschools.org
Location
Nassau County, FL 32046
Live Ship Days
Monday – Wednesday
Chilled Ship Days
Monday – Thursday
Bulk & Restaurant Orders

Contact us directly for wholesale pricing on prawns 5 lbs+ or tilapia orders of 10+ fish. We work with local restaurants, seafood markets, and aquaponic operations.

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