International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2025, Vol. 13, Issue 3, Part A
Preliminary analysis of fishkeeping in western são paulo state - Brazil: Does local practice adhere to national standards?
Author(s): Jeisson Emerson Casimiro Ferrari, Rakely Ferrari Costa and Ana Clara de Oliveira Caetano
Abstract: Fishkeeping has significant economic potential. The most cultivated ornamental fish in the world are
Paracheirodon innesi and
Poecilia reticulata. Brazil has influence in exports, with great potential for growth in the production of ornamental fish. The study characterized the regional profile of aquarists in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. Questions were developed to understand details of the practice of fishkeeping. It was observed that fishkeeping is an individual practice, mostly male and with a practice time between 11 and 20 years. The most cultivated species is
Hyphessobrycon eques and the most sought after is
Cyprinus carpio. It was found that 54.84% of aquarists spend up to US$ 10.00 per month on the hobby. It is concluded that fishkeeping is a long-lasting hobby, but little explored. Factors such as market value and hardiness of the species are decisive in the consolidation of fishkeeping.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i3a.3072Pages: 18-26 | 112 Views 67 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
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Jeisson Emerson Casimiro Ferrari, Rakely Ferrari Costa, Ana Clara de Oliveira Caetano.
Preliminary analysis of fishkeeping in western são paulo state - Brazil: Does local practice adhere to national standards?. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2025;13(3):18-26. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i3a.3072
