New predator baised foods would be awesome, i dont have any constructive input sorry, but i like the ideas posted so far. Good luck.
Starting fish food company need help
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High protein, low fiber/ plant matter, good price and proven to not kill my fish, I would buy some.
Thomas - from what I've read you have recently stated that you are starting a fish store, and now a fish food company. What's your background in business, and what kind of capital do you have secured to kick start these two businesses? Do you have any background in food science regarding aquaculture, if so, what exactly? Do you plan on making this food yourself, with your own equipment, or do you plan on having a USDA certified feed mill manufacture it for you? No offense, but sitting where I am you could be a 20 yr old kid with nothing more than a pipe dream in your pocket. From your questions thus far, that's actually where I'm leaning, because you clearly do not understand the consumer that you are attempting to market your product to.
The reality is that most people that keep large predators, won't buy goldfish crackers to feed their fish. In fact, the vast majority are either feeding live feeders, or frozen bait fish type foods (shrimp, tilapia, earthworms, minnows, etc) - they aren't even feeding pellets. Those that do feed dry foods will be more interested in the nutritional value of the food, and the cost (not always in that order), vs some gimmicky shape such as a goldfish, which to most predatory fish most likely won't represent an actual fish, or trigger any major feed response, compared to a stick, or pellet shaped dry food. As far as food shapes go, most predators prefer long thin pellets (sticks) over round, and soft texture over hard. This has been demonstrated in a number commercially raised predatory species of fish, and documented in at least one study that I am aware of. Which is why you see some of the major manufacturers successfully marketing these types of food sticks for decades now.
Now if you could make that dry food move in the water, that might be something worth marketing.
The reality is that most people that keep large predators, won't buy goldfish crackers to feed their fish. In fact, the vast majority are either feeding live feeders, or frozen bait fish type foods (shrimp, tilapia, earthworms, minnows, etc) - they aren't even feeding pellets. Those that do feed dry foods will be more interested in the nutritional value of the food, and the cost (not always in that order), vs some gimmicky shape such as a goldfish, which to most predatory fish most likely won't represent an actual fish, or trigger any major feed response, compared to a stick, or pellet shaped dry food. As far as food shapes go, most predators prefer long thin pellets (sticks) over round, and soft texture over hard. This has been demonstrated in a number commercially raised predatory species of fish, and documented in at least one study that I am aware of. Which is why you see some of the major manufacturers successfully marketing these types of food sticks for decades now.
Now if you could make that dry food move in the water, that might be something worth marketing.
Now if you could make that dry food move in the water, that might be something worth marketing.
.....my god RD...why is no one funding this.
I have no background in business in just trying to find a way do I can be my own boss in the fish industry and not have to breed fish or harvest them
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I appreciate your honesty. So no background in business, and no commercial aquaculture experience or background, specifically in fish nutrition?
IMO unless you just plan on doing something small scale, more at a hobby type level in your own home or garage, or you have a HUGE amount of capital to fund a project such as this, your business isn't going to ever get off the ground. Not trying to rain on your parade, just trying to keep things real.
IMO unless you just plan on doing something small scale, more at a hobby type level in your own home or garage, or you have a HUGE amount of capital to fund a project such as this, your business isn't going to ever get off the ground. Not trying to rain on your parade, just trying to keep things real.
How about a food background or engineering background?
A standard hobbyist without any relevant education or experience has probably a 0.01% chance of starting a successful business in an over saturated market. You'll need a chemical engineer / food scientist / business person on your team at least...and a reason to convince them why they need you.
My advice if you have no experience at all but want to start a business, open a McDonalds franchise or a gas station. Those places have cookie cutter business models that will get you going. I read an article that claimed its the easiest way to go, an you average about $50k / year earnings. Then feel free to put an aquarium in it (unless the health dept won't let you...).
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A standard hobbyist without any relevant education or experience has probably a 0.01% chance of starting a successful business in an over saturated market. You'll need a chemical engineer / food scientist / business person on your team at least...and a reason to convince them why they need you.
My advice if you have no experience at all but want to start a business, open a McDonalds franchise or a gas station. Those places have cookie cutter business models that will get you going. I read an article that claimed its the easiest way to go, an you average about $50k / year earnings. Then feel free to put an aquarium in it (unless the health dept won't let you...).
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