breeding for profit

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It is very hard to make money on anything that is easy to breed. Breed something that isn't bred normally and you will make money. Just about any cichlid out there has already been done.
 
it depends on what cichlids you like. you can turn a profit from any of them if you hit the right areas. I breed peacocks and some victorians. It helps keep me self sustained so I dont have to use my bank account.
 
this came up in a thread thats pretty much the same as this: clown fish. try salt water, although i haven't done it, i read that people are making $30 on each fish, and those arent even the rare ones
 
I think its important here to mention HIGH quality Super Red Texas. So many people try this and so many of them fail I still believe that its worth doing. Of course you can't get a pair that stably produces high quality fry without breeding for several generations. This is the problem. But i still think it's worthwhile

other than that, you really have to do some market research in your area man. I was gunna try EBJD but then I did research and found out there was no demand.
 
Id say a salt if you can. They are hard to rear but they r worth more and probly wont leave u with 1000 babies. Maybe mantis shrimp if you can possibly get a pair
 
fishy12;4575515; said:
Id say a salt if you can. They are hard to rear but they r worth more and probly wont leave u with 1000 babies. Maybe mantis shrimp if you can possibly get a pair
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Over the years I have seen this topic brought up, MANY times.....The more I read this type of threads, "BREEDING FOR PROFIT," the more I beleive that saltwater is the way to go as far as profit.......Clownfish, for example, are easy to pair and breed......Start with Percula and work your way up to the more fancy ones......I have seen PROVEN Percula pair for sale, $75-125........

You owe me here.......
PERCULA CLOWN
Just buy 3, and a female will form and pair with the smaller........
 
Trying to breed fish for profit is a losing endeavor....especially when you count overhead costs (electricity, heat, etc.)....and most especially when your main "customers" are LFS.

Join a fish club and you'll always have auctions and a network of folks to trade and sell fish.

Matt
 
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