Pond fish supplier to landscapers and aquatic shops

Landscapers, pond builders, aquatic and pet shops, garden centres and keen hobbyists buying larger fish.

Wholesale prices per fish or per batch to trade customers, with higher retail prices for direct sales and delivery fees for larger orders.

• Water chemistry and fish health management
• Building trade relationships and reliable ordering
• Basic bookkeeping and stock tracking

• Some states may require permits for aquaculture or selling certain species, check with your state fisheries or primary industries agency
• Restrictions on koi and other carp types in some states and rules for crossing state borders
• Disease control and quarantine, a single outbreak can wipe out stock
• Power, aeration and backup, tank failures can be costly
• Public liability and stock insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Animal welfare rules for transporting live fish

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the size of your fish house, tanks, filtration and opening stock. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before committing.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on stock levels, how many trade customers you win and how much you sell to walk-in buyers. This is revenue, not profit, and it is only an estimate.

Check whether your state requires permits for aquaculture or selling certain species by asking your state fisheries or primary industries agency. Also check restrictions on koi and other carp types, rules for crossing state borders, and animal welfare rules for transporting live fish.