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Summary

Hendri, a hobbyist fish breeder in Purworejo, Indonesia, started his ornamental fish business during the pandemic as a way to fill his time. Initially focusing on guppies for contests, he transitioned to breeding various species of platies in a small space, combining fish farming with aquascaping. He emphasizes the potential of this business, especially in the local market, where supply is limited. With minimal startup costs and simple equipment, Hendri’s approach highlights the ease of maintaining a profitable and manageable fish breeding operation. He also shares insights on fish care, breeding techniques, and his experience running a YouTube channel on fish farming.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hendri, a hobbyist in fish farming, started his ornamental fish business during the pandemic to pass time and saw it as a promising opportunity.
• 😀 Initially, Hendri focused on breeding guppies for contests but later switched to communal breeding to accelerate production cycles.
• 😀 Currently, Hendri breeds various types of platies, including Black Coral, Shadow, Haji, Sunrise, and Molly Marble, which are combined with aquascaping.
• 😀 There was a local market gap in Purworejo for ornamental fish farming, and Hendri aimed to fill this gap, as many stores sourced their fish from outside the region.
• 😀 Ornamental fish farming has high productivity, as these fish are ovoviviparous (give birth to live young), and can produce over 20 fish at once, with some species reaching over 100.
• 😀 Fish prices in the market vary between IDR 600 to 1000 per fish, but certain high-demand species can fetch higher prices due to limited supply.
• 😀 Hendri's initial investment for the business was minimal (around IDR 100,000), utilizing small containers like buckets for breeding in tight spaces, especially in urban environments.
• 😀 He uses a mix of natural and processed feeds, such as Artemia and pellet feed, which are cost-effective and help ensure good fish productivity.
• 😀 Managing water quality is essential for fish health, with Hendri using natural water purification methods, such as using water plants like water hyacinth to maintain a good environment.
• 😀 Hendri also shares his experience through a YouTube channel called 'Toms Way,' where he educates the public on ornamental fish farming and aquascaping.

Q & A

What motivated the speaker to start the ornamental fish farming business?

The speaker started the ornamental fish farming business during the pandemic as a way to fill their time, and they found the business to be promising as it provided entertainment for people who were stuck at home.

What type of fish did the speaker initially breed, and how did they shift their focus?

Initially, the speaker bred guppies for competitions. However, they shifted to communal breeding to speed up production, focusing on species like platy fish to increase production capacity.

What are the different types of platy fish the speaker breeds?

The speaker breeds several types of platy fish, including Black Coral, Shadow, Haji, Sunrise, and Molly Marble.

How does the local market for ornamental fish in Purworejo compare to other areas?

The local market in Purworejo lacks a dedicated ornamental fish farming center, and most shops source their fish from outside the area. This gap in the market motivated the speaker to start their own business to serve local demand.

Why is breeding ornamental fish considered a more efficient business compared to breeding productive fish like catfish?

Ornamental fish breeding is faster because it does not require long waiting periods for spawning, as the fish give birth to live young. The speaker can also achieve high production volumes with proper care.

What is the price range for ornamental fish bred by the speaker?

The prices for the ornamental fish bred by the speaker range from 600 to 1,000 IDR per fish, with price variations depending on the type of fish and market demand.

How much initial capital is required to start the ornamental fish farming business?

The speaker mentions that only 100,000 IDR is required as initial capital, utilizing basic equipment and repurposing existing items like buckets for the breeding process.

What are the challenges of breeding ornamental fish in an urban setting like Purworejo?

The main challenge is the quality of the water, as the speaker uses municipal water that requires treatment to remove chlorine. Additionally, maintaining a suitable temperature for the fish is essential in urban settings.

What is the role of natural food in the speaker's fish breeding process?

The speaker uses natural foods like artemia, worms, and mosquito larvae to feed the fish, which helps enhance their growth and productivity.

How does the speaker balance their ornamental fish farming with other responsibilities?

The speaker balances fish farming with their job as a reporter. They manage the business in their spare time, feeding the fish twice a day and ensuring the environment is properly maintained.