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Tropical Fish Breeding for Profit
Randy Wilson


At some point in your life you have probably had a fish tank in
your home. Kids all over the world start out with guppies and
goldfish in round bowls on their dressers. For some people, this
has lead to a fish breeding business in the tropical fish market.

Even looking at the recent slew of children's movies that are
based underwater, you can see how the popularity of tropical fish
is increasing. Many tropical fish breeders have seen a rise in
sales over the last two years alone. This has led the entire
industry, from aquarium makers to salt providers, in increased
sales and profits as well.


Raising tropical fish requires a little know how and some
specialized equipment. Typically, tropical fish will require more
room than your average guppy, so a large area for tank set up
will be needed. Depending on how many species you would like to
raise will determine the number and size of the tanks you need to
operate.

Also consider the number of offspring you are likely to get from
each species. Some species of tropical fish can have hundreds of
offspring at one time. A percentage of these offspring will
probably have to be culled, or destroyed, because their quality
will not be up to your standards for your tropical fish breeding
business. The small and weak should be culled so as not to cause
problems in the entire tank environment.


Tropical fish breeding and raising fish to a marketable maturity
will require time and patience. Do your homework on growth rates
and reproductive rates of each species you plan to breed. You
will also need to know the compatibility of different species if
you plan to work with more than one in your tropical fish
breeding business.

Salts, water, and water testing equipment are also a must and
should be top of the line. Water quality will play not only a
crucial role in the survival of your fish, but also in the
success of your operation as a whole in your tropical fish
breeding. Tropical fish can be very delicate. Your education will
save you time and again if you learn as much about each species
that you are breeding as possible. For example, copper will kill
just about any tropical fish, so you will need to know how to set
up water conditions for your fish accordingly.


Basic supplies such as food and water conditioners can be
purchased from local aquarium supply stores. However, you may
research the internet to see if you can buy in bulk to save money
on the things you will use the most - salts, conditioners, nets
and the like. You will also find there is a wealth of information
available on species, their natural conditions, captive raising
of fish, and much more. You will need to educate yourself often
to produce good quality and beautiful fish for successful
tropical fish breeding.

Once you have begun producing your fish, you will need to get
them to your market. Transporting tropical fish takes skill and
timing. If you are shipping fish, which is becoming more and more
common, make sure that you are shipping them overnight, to an
address that will have a person present to accept the package at
delivery. Always make sure that your customer acknowledges this
shipping arrangement in advance and is aware of your returns and
allowances policies.


Packaging your fish can be tricky as well. There are several
methods of packaging live fish for transport that are efficient
and should ensure live delivery. Depending on the size and oxygen
requirements of the species involved will depend on the type of
packaging you will need.

Most commonly, fish are double bagged, one bag tied at the
opening and turned upside down into another bag that is also then
tied. This prevents corners from closing in on the fish and also
provides extra piece of mind against leakage. Packing materials
will need to be tight, but not crushing, to keep the bagged fish
upright. A good suggestion to frequent buyers of your fish is to
offer a discount to them if they return your packing materials,
as the extra padding and such can get expensive.

Tropical fish can be startlingly beautiful and pleasurable to
watch. It is no wonder that tropical fish breeding is both
profitable and rewarding. Preparing well for this tropical fish
breeding business will help you succeed. If you educate yourself
at every turn on breeding, water conditions, raising and culling
your fish, you are sure to make a great splash on the tropical
fish industry.


© Copyright Randy Wilson, All Rights Reserved.

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