How do I start ornamental fish farming as a small business?

Ornamental fish farming means breeding and rearing aquarium fish such as guppy, molly, platy, goldfish, angelfish or koi for the pet trade. You can start small with a set of tanks or small cement or plastic pools, an aerator, heaters where needed, and good water. Begin with hardy, easy breeders like guppy and molly before trying delicate species. Capital can be modest for a backyard unit and rises with tank number and species. The skill is in maintaining water quality, feeding, and managing breeding and disease in many small tanks. Market is local aquarium shops, exporters and online buyers, so confirm demand near you first. PMMSY supports ornamental units in some states. Get training from a fisheries institute and verify the species rules and market with your district Fisheries department before scaling.