International Journal of Advanced Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology

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Hobby, Business and Education of Aquarium Fish with Little Capital

Patit Paban Halder Dr. Manjusha Tarafdar
patitpabanhalder@gmail.com tarafdarmanjusha@gmail.com
Seacom Skills University, Santiniketan, West Bengal Seacom Skills University, Santiniketan, West Bengal

ABSTRACT
Ornamental Fishery is made up of different types of Fishes, Aquatic Plants, Underwater Creatures as well as with Fish
Farming oriented Apparatuses and Accessories and with Knowledge base Factors. Although the fishing and food fishing
business is quite old, the hobby, business and education of aquarium fish is almost new. Cultivation of this aquarium fish has
been a well business flow in India for almost 200 years. It is said that although it is new, this subject is increasing and
becoming more accessible than before. Although there is no specific idea about this yet, many people cannot imagine having a
hobby or doing business on this subject. Some brave young men and women plan on this subject but it is seen that in between
they have to face various obstacles. Most people think that these are just a matter of the rich. Again, the initial investment in
this business is probably a lot. But in real life it has been seen that even if there is no money, this aquarium fish can be
hobbies, studies, education and farming or business can be done. It is possible to inspire others by standing on your own two
feet, even starting from small.

Keywords— Hobby of Fish Keeping, Ornamental Fishery Education, Business of Aquarium Trade, Scope of Employment, Little
Capital
1. INTRODUCTION
Patience is the excellence of the mind and courage is the key to success in any situation. The same can be said of fish farming and
hobbies.

In the world of aquarium fish we can see the participation of three types of people such as
(1) Someone loves it as a hobby,
(2) Someone gets involved in business,
(3) Again many are immersed in the study and acquisition of knowledge and even research on this subject.

Here I will try to discuss the above topics. I will especially mention those who are very simple and even on the marginal point,
i.e., those who can enjoy this subject at the lowest possible cost. This business or hobby can also be stated into three levels such
as:
(a) Someone has a very simple hobby and business which in a word can be referred to as basic level.
(b) Another is those who are interested in investing in the medium term, which is what we would call advanced level stocks or
traders.
(c) The other last stage is those who are interested in building their hobby or business with a lot of money, which we can call as
corporate level.

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However, I am specifically referring here to those who want to think for themselves, especially in the very small general values
mentioned first, because there is no mention of them anywhere with such an importance. I wholeheartedly wish for their
development. In this chapter, I will talk about how it is easy to do aquarium hobbies, survey and business with this little capital.

2. SCENARIO
There is an atmosphere of learning about the hobbies, business, and colors of this aquarium fish in West Bengal and India.
Looking at the whole world, it can be seen that there is no pause in research on this.

2.1 Hobby of aquarium fish

Among the various hobbies, aquarium fish is one of the hobbies. Among the animals of the water world, the aquarium fish is an
impeccable representation of nature. Besides, there are innumerable animals, trees, plants etc. in the water world. Every animal
has a close relationship with water. People want to know and understand the subject of water from a young age and fall in love.
So when he gets a chance to see the visual water world from the front, he should accept it as a wonderful gift from God.

We saw it in our childhood and we did the same when our village was flooded in Bengal and the city was flooded.

In this way innumerable small and big fish were collected. We children would come home with fish from there and observe the
movement of the fish in any water tank such as jar, bottle or tub. Many boys and girls still do this work. From there, begins the
love of nature, affection and care for them. At a later stage it moves to a place of more value. Our will power becomes more and
more evident when we come to know about different types of fish, known and unknown from home and abroad, through different
mediums. We try to get close to them by taking refuge in the world of the mind along with enhancing the decoration in our own
reading room, drawing room.

2.2 The aquarium fish business side

Currently, fish keeping is on the rise. Numerous fields, big and small, have been created. Small shops and fish farm centers have
been set up in villages and towns from where this hobby and business can be started by collecting fish.

Still the fish in the aquarium costs 1 Taka, 2 taka 5 taka, 10 taka etc. Such as Molly, Sword-tail, Guppy, Platy, Goldfish, Angel,
Gourami, Widow Tetra, Bob 'fish, etc. can be bought.

This fish can be housed in any container of the house such as plastic bowl, plastic sheet inside the hole and similar farming can be
done with an investment of around 100 to 200 rupees.

With the exception of a few females Molly, Platy, Guppy, hundreds of babies will be found in a few days which will have the
potential to turn into 1000 fish in a few months.

Representation of the Parameter of Total Population, who are Involved in Hobby, Business and Education.

Percentage of Population
100
90
80
70
60
50
40 Percentage of Population

30
20
10
0
Involved In Involved In Involved In Others 2%
Hobby 90% Business 3% Education 5%

Figure 1: Representation of the Parameter of Total Population, who are Involved in Hobby, Business and Education.

3. PROBLEM OF THE STUDY

In developing and under-developing countries like India, there are not many earning people. Economic problems are more
prevalent among most people here. Besides, education is not very practical here. So among many people, the hobby of aquarium
fish, hobbies, importance of education and business related issues could not get much light. But through this hobby and business,

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many unemployed youths are seeing the light of their hope and many of them are taking care to stand on their own feet and
encourage others more.

People in different parts of the country think of it as an offbeat job, but it has the potential to be a mainstream improvement, as the
activity of this aquarium fish around the world has proven to be extremely popular and welfare oriented.

Many parents are afraid of this issue and think that if they do fish hobbies, the quality of education of their children will decrease
or they will be socially backward.

Again, many do not agree to see this aquarium fish business as a business. They do not extend a helping hand to their children, let
alone participate in this business. He also instructed them not to proceed in this way.

This is a major obstacle to the cultivation of aquarium fish in the aquarium.

There is a great need for practical education along with traditional education on this subject and it is also important to take
encouraging measures.

4. WHY THIS JOB WAS CHOSEN

There are many reasons to choose this job. People, who have little desire but no money, if they are deprived of this happiness, will
be prevented from participating in a large number of people. In the field of this aquarium fish world, it has been seen that these
small marginal aquaculture and fish traders are the ones who are particularly influencing the development of these big aquarium
fish fields. So this is a matter of the small part but not the small big. So with this little capital, the idea of how to make a hobby of
aquarium fish and how to do business with it has been considered. It is also thought that it is possible to make a large part in a
small way.

5. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

Multiple opportunities can be availed from aquarium fish hobbies, hobbies, surveys and business, e.g. From this it is possible to
develop the mind, to develop creativity, to earn. The water world has a close relationship with the land world. Nature has a strong
bond with the environment and people. Unveiling research on the subject is conducive to their preservation, reproduction, growth,
and development, trying to bring in foreign currency, development of international means from small scale of this business.

The individual has the opportunity to form a comprehensive idea about the various aspects of social nature, environmental
development, social reformer, social worker nature. There are secrets of beauty like love, love and survival, impeccable elements
like house decorating. At present, I pay homage to small scale traders and businessmen. These are the smallest elements in the
development of this business and hobby, which can be seen as its structural and functional unit in the real sense. But they have
kept the main issue in mind. You should not forget about them. It is very important to keep them healthy at all times.

In the case of hobby and business of aquarium fish, it can be said that it is important for them to have quality items so that they
can buy, sell or do hobbies. There are enough people in this class of people from different walks of life. So if you take care of
them, one day the business and hobby environment will be more prosperous and full of creativity. Aquarium fish is still available
in aquarium fish shops for 2-5 rupees. A couple Fish like Guppy, Gumbusia, Molly, and Sword-tail can be bought effortlessly and
some of aquatic plants can also be bought with little amounts.

In the next stage, it is easy to fulfill the hobby of this fish by keeping the fish in any reservoir of the house. In addition, if anyone
thinks that they can breed from these fish to make a lot of fish and will be able to sell it in local shops or to hobbyists. Sometimes
they buy these fish even in big cities. It has been seen that starting this business with very little capital can earn some money.

Many people plan to live a normal life without investing again. In their case, it can be said that if you spread a plastic sheet in one
of the places in the house and tie it with bricks or byakari dara with its four edges slightly raised, the colored fish can also be kept
there well.

The fish collected from the local Pond, Canal, Beel, River etc. can be easily kept in this place. Such as Kholshe, Puti, Mourola,
Gute, Chela, Bele, Kath-kai, Byathrangi, Darke, Taki, Chyang, Letha, Veda and various types of Shrimps, Crabs, Snails, Oysters,
Googly, and Geri are kept in various shops. Even if you take a little, the road to earning is easy. Numerous fish can be collected
and kept in one's own collection.

Keeping in touch with fishermen collecting local markets or ponds, rivers and canals, but collecting live small fish from them and
keeping them in the shelter of one's own home for a while becomes a way to earn. The fish mentioned above can be collected for
free or with a very small cost. It is also possible to collect some small fish by wrapping a piece of cloth or a towel around the
waist and carefully cutting it with a towel near the water canals and small bushes. These small fish will continue to pay value in
the form of your capital.

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Purchases and Sell Capacity of Total Population in this Field in Small Amount, Medium Amount and High Amount.
In High Amt 3% Others 2%

In Medium
Amt 18%

In Small Amt
77%

Figure 2 Purchases and Sell Capacity of Total Population in this Field in Small Amount, Medium Amount and High Amount

6. CONCLUSION
In the words of the poet Sukanta Bhattacharya
“Khudro Ami Tuccho Noi, Bhabi Ami Jani Vanaspati;” means that, I could be small but not negligible and I could be a big Tree.
These small incidents turn into big issues. So if these small needs are not met, soon this big empire i.e. aquarium fish market,
fancy, earning everything will end or one day it will end up in the wrong stage.

Those who are doing small hobbies and those who are farming small size fish are all part of this family of aquarium fish. Today,
the reputation of the business has spread due to their co-operation. So it is not advisable to leave anything in the lurch, but a
careful effort to make it more dignified is inevitable.

This work is not only possible by a single person or writer, but also by the participation, inspiration and mass media of people
from all walks of life. It needs to be more abundant, reaching out to everyone and continuing to apply. If everyone can be made
dignified by respecting the last man, by kneeling before nature, one day everything will become brighter.

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