Sunday, July 15, 2012

Starting an Aquarium shop-A small scale side business opportunity

Our last discussion was about small scale ornamental fish farming business.Now its time for us to think about starting a commercial business based on our fish farm.For a fish farmer,it will be a good idea if he can start an aquarium or fish tank shop near to his farm.He can utilize his knowledge effectively for the success of the commercial business and the shop can become a supporting arm for his farm.This is a nice income opportunity too.So lets go in detail.

It is a fact that farmers are not getting enough values and money for their products.Mediators and retailers are often main beneficiaries.So it is always good to encourage farmers to start their own retail shops to benefit from the end market.Same way an ornamental fish farmer can start an aquarium shop and benefit from it.

Below points need to be considered while starting an Aquarium shop

Location of the shop

If the farm is in a village,it is not good to start an Aquarium shop near the farm.Aquarium is a type of luxury which most of the rural area people do not prefer but preferred by city people.So start your shop in an urban area and it will be good if it is near to your farm.

Availability of Fish Tanks or Aquariums

Fish tanks are mainly constructed using glasses.We can either buy fish tanks from a wholesaler or prepare ourself.At the initial stage it is better to purchase than preparing ourself.

Availability of Quality water

The shop should be near a good quality water source or there should be an easy way to get quality water.We need to change aquarium water on daily basis to ensure the health of fishes in it.

Aquarium Accessories or Equipments

Aquarium accessories are important for well maintenance of our aquarium and its beauty.Various equipments and accessories like filters,lighting systems, Air pumps,gravels,Aquarium plants are used for decoration and maintenance purposes.Decorations based on a theme and using background images adds beauty to the aquarium.Sales mainly depend on the way we present our Aquariums to the customer.

Selection of Fishes

Fishes used in an aquarium should be matching with the theme of the aquarium.At the initial stages,try to use common ornamental fishes like guppies and mollies.Once they are well settled and established,develop your shop by using more tanks and fishes.

Fish Feeds

We can use the same feed we use in our farm.Try not to give too much as the extra feed may damage the quality of tank water.

Provision for Treatment of diseases

A separate tank can be used as a hospital tank.We should have enough medicines in stock.When an ill fish is noticed,it should be separated to hospital tank and treatment should be started.

Marketing

There should be a solid marketing strategy to be used for our farm.Various advertising methods like local newspapers,Television,exhibitions, marketing stalls etc can be utilized.Supply of good quality fishes and aquariums are a type of marketing technique which can increase our customer base.

   There are other factors like running costs,various commercial licenses which we need to consider while running a commercial business.Like any business,this business also have risk of loss.So be careful and well prepared before starting our business.Hope this post help you by giving some idea about the Aquarium shop business.


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4 comments:

  1. hello im shailesh frm pune. i wish to start a aquarium shop in pune. so can u suggest me anyone who able to help me out regarding material availability n techniques
    my no is 9960721316

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  2. Hi
    I want to start ornamental fish farming business can you giude me if there is any government organization which gives financial support for the same.
    my mobile number is 9967985970

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  3. I want to start small scale aquarium business in dubai. Can you guide me the market approach, how it work out in this country. My num 971522339493 email address :Jamesuae15@gmail.com

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  4. i want to start a small scale aquarium business in INDIA i am from bhopal madhya pradesh. can you guide me to start that shop and where i can can get help to startup 8962325884 riteshrajhans84@gmail.com

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