There are two supplies in the area I have found (central NC). Both are more expensive than I expected.
First guy has them at 4” to 4.5” for $140.00 per 100. He only sales in 100 fish increments. Second guy sold them last year at $1.75 each but won’t give a price until he gets them in early May. They will be 3” to 4”. He also suggested stocking 200/acre. My pond is 2 acres which would cost a pretty penny at those prices. So my questions are:
Are these normal costs for Tilapia?
Is this the stocking rate I would need?

Thanks for your help.