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We have some great side trips for the 2024 Convention, you will want to arrive early and stay late.

You must be registered for the convention to attend any of the side trips.

Thursday May 16^th Morning Farm Tour – Fish can be purchased

America’s largest breeder and shipper of freshwater aquarium animals.

https://imperialtropicals.com/ Our passion for the hobby is evident. One of Florida’s leading tropical fish farms since 1970, Imperial Tropicals is operated by Mike Drawdy in Lakeland. We specialize in breeding high quality tropical fish including a variety of community fish, American and African Cichlids, invertebrates and more.

Cost to participate is $15

Friday May 17^th – Morning  Farm Tours

Limited to 30 people

Segrest Farms is the industry leader for wholesale ornamental fish, supplying pet stores, public aquariums, and research institutions since 1961. Premium quality and unmatched variety of freshwater tropical & coldwater fish, saltwater specimens, aquatic plants, and reptiles, supported by first class customer service and distribution, including 24/7 web access and ordering. No purchasing is allowed.

https://consolidatedff.com/ While my dad was farming, we made the transition to form a coop of sorts. A collection of fish farmers that came together to ship their fish directly to the pet store as local distributor prices weren’t enough to make a living. Out of this Consolidated Fish Farms was formed. While we aren’t a collection of farmers anymore, my family has owned this company for the last 15 years and we continue to distribute fish to pet stores all over the country.

They have a store that is open to the public selling fish and supplies

Monday – Collecting Trips Cost $15

Trip 1 Tampa Bay Salt and Brackish Water Habitats with special freshwater bonus site!

Limit 12 people

Trip 2 Hillsborough River

Limit 12 people

Trip 3 Ocala National Forest

Limit 12 people