YOGYAKARTA - Talking about ornamental fish, of course, it will be fun if we also discuss the opportunity for the ornamental fish business. Looking some time ago in the pandemic era, it seems that the ornamental fish business is so stretched.

Not a few people get quite fantastic money. Call it the phenomenon of betta fish at the beginning of the pandemic yesterday from 2020 until now.

Can a business like betta fish apply to other fish? And is it still not too late if we start? The answer is yes, it can be and it's not too late. But with a note you have to be serious. Here are some references to start your business.

Channa Fish

Recently, snake fish, aka chanta, have become a separate trend among ornamental fish hobbyists. Of course, this fish has a high value. Plus this fish treatment is not so difficult that children can take care of it.

Based on the results of an interview by the VOI team on one of the Channa fish breeders in Banten, Fishtopia Farm, the potential for CHANNEL fish is still so wide, especially for its unique species.

"Channa is like a word like a bird hobby, if you buy it, it will be cheap, but if it's finished, the price can be doubled many times," said Candra as the owner of Fishtopia, who was interviewed by VOI on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Candra also added that the channel business is still wide open, starting from selling seeds, raising livestock, and even enlargement, there is a market, considering that currently Channa is still a fish that is quite familiar among the public and there are still many contests.

Cupang Fish

If there is a list of betta fish, it is a sign that the betta fish has not completely collapsed. The market is still among the hobis. The reason is, betta fish are still prima donna because these fish do not need a large place and also extra care.

The market for betta fish in the international arena is still very high and there are many enthusiasts. Well, what about the national market? For the national market itself, betta fish are not as happy as yesterday's pandemic. But for the market, of course, it is still wide open. Because actually betta fish are quite familiar in society. Remember, when we were little, this fish had graced the fish market in Indonesia, that's how it is, this fish would always have a market until later.

Arowana Fish

Just like betta fish, Arowana fish from the past until now are still popular fish among the community because of the beauty of this fish that has no two.

Arowana fish are still wide open in their market segment because this fish is a fish that is not easy to breed, so the price of this fish is not easily destroyed.

Just like the Yanese fish, arowana fish also have the opportunity to become a high price, for example, the type of super red arowana fish which is a native fish on the island of Kalimantan. If this fish is properly treated, the price can reach tens or even hundreds of millions, wow!

Mas Koki Fish

Of course, when you talk about goldfish, your chef will ask questions,'DOES this fish sell well?' And the answer is clear, it's fine. Make no mistake, this fish also has its own market and some are priced up to millions of rupiah!

There are many opportunities to do this fish business, want to become a farmer, play progress, play contests, the main market is still wide open, because this funny fish is so popular among the public.

Ornamental Fish Market

The ornamental fish in the market also have the potential to be business. Given the cheap purchase price, Isa's book reaps to sell popular ornamental fish at large.

For example, the ornamental fish Molly type Balong, if in the market the price is Rp. 2,000, and the purchase price is around 700-1000 rupiah, so you can make a profit, not if you multiply 1000, you have also received Rp. 1,000,000.

Indonesian Ornamental Fish Potentially Exported

For those of you who can use English, because that could be your initial capital to start a ornamental fish business on the international line. Currently, there are many platforms that support us to allow us to sell fish to Asia, Europe, and even America.

But there you also have to understand what ornamental fish competitors will compete with you, generally selling Indonesian native ornamental fish likes so you can start studying them such as Rainbow, Sumatran, Botia, and many more types.

Aquascape Business

Indeed, this is not an ornamental fish, but ornamental plants are also included in the ornamental fish segment because it can be combined and there are even special things to do this hobby.

The reason why Aquascape is quite popular is because you don't need a large place, you already have your own forest in your room. Of course, if you look at the business glasses, if you describe them in the aquascape, you can get a lot of money from there, ranging from wood, stones, sand, to the plants you can sell!

So after knowing the opportunity for the ornamental fish business, see other interesting news on VOI, it's time to revolutionize news!


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