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Where can I buy fish for my business?

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You can contact a local breeder or breed your own fish. There are also many websites online where you can order fish.

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Is it possible to start a fish shop with only one breed of fish?

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Yes, but it would have to be an incredibly popular and appealing fish or else you wouldn't have enough of a profit to make it worthwhile.

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What type of water do I use in the tanks?

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It depends on what type of fish you are buying to sell. If you are buying both saltwater and freshwater then you will want to have your fish tanks set up where all of the freshwater on a level is flowing together while the saltwater on that level is flowing with only other saltwater. To have the water flow between tanks you will want to create small oval shaped holes at the bottom and top of each piece of acrylic separating the different types of fish so that the water can flow freely from tank to tank.

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How do I find breeders in my area?

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You need to research on various sites and talk to people in your community!

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I am fully interested in aquariums and I have the knowledge also. Do I still need an education first?

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If you are not interested in being one hundred percent educated in aquariums and fish, then you are better off not starting a business. It's much harder than it seems. Customers won't want to buy sick fish. They will also ask many questions, so you would want to give them correct answers.

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If I were to create my own pure strain of guppy that looks like a sparkling red-to-yellow (white-shiny, half cobra-spotted) guppy, how would I get someone to buy such a fish?

GenderfluidBean

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I would recommend that you advertise your fish on AquaBid.com. They have a huge community of fishkeepers who are looking to buy fish like that. Make sure that your strain is true-breeding, though. Most people won't buy into a strain unless they know that a majority of the fish born will look like the parents.

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How can I start my own fish shop?

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To start your fish shop, first decide how you will source your fish. Many pet stores use fish farms, but this may affect fish health. Consider specializing in one main fish type, such as bettas, which you can breed yourself for higher quality. You can also sell a few additional fish types sourced from farms.

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