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new SHIPPING LARGE TROPICAL FISH IN CANADA; A CASE STUDY - ASIAN AROWANA, by Dragonfish Canada
Summary: I shipped a large Asian arowana half-way across Canada in the summer time; the process described should work fine for other large fish too.

new TANK SECURITY, by Dr.Adrian Lawler
Summary: Advice for commercial aquarists in how to prevent the willful destruction, sabotage or theft of valuable fish and related information. The article contains some very interesting stories from the author's first hand knowledge.

IMPORTING ASIAN AROWANA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM - A COMPLICATED FISH TALE by T.W.
Summary: A summary of recent changes to the Asian arowana trade in the United Kingdom and of the problems this can pose the average hobbyist.

IMPORTING ACRYLIC AQUARIUMS TO CANADA by T.W.
Summary: How Canadians can save money by making group-buys for expensive aquarium goods ordered from the United States. Although most relevant to Canadians, the article has tips on setting up group-buys of interest to people living in other countries as well.

THE BUSINESS OF ASIAN AROWANA IN SINGAPORE by LSK
Summary: Mr.Kan, CEO of Panda Aquatics provides insight to the history and development of the Asian arowana market in Singapore.

IMPORTING ASIAN AROWANA by T.W.
Summary: Brief overview of the Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus) trade and how to import them to Canada.

TILAPIA CULTURE HANDOUT by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: This article is useful for anyone who wants to raise Tilapia sp. in aquaculture. Information on many aspects of Tilapia care and propogation, as well as business considerations are provided.

AQUARIUM MANAGEMENT by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: Want to know what is involved in being the curator of an aquarium? Do you have what it takes to be one? Read on to find the answers!

THE COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM FISH SUPPLY CHAIN by Kevin Thurston
Summary: Changing wholesale systems in the US means that local aquarium stores now have a smaller selection of fish varieties than they did in the 1970s. An insider explains what is happening.

TEN TIPS FOR SELECTING AN AQUARIUM STORE by Aquariumpros.com staff
Summary: A perennial topic in newsgroups and forums is the quality of aquarium stores. Some questions are answered here. Also tips on how customers should behave.

GOOD SHOP/BAD SHOP by Andy Gordon and Michelle Stuart
Summary: How the beginner can evaluate aquarium shops. "If you do find a good shop stick with them, even if they are a little more expensive (which good care often is)."

BEING A RESPONSIBLE AQUARIST (and how you can force the industry to be more responsible) by Aquariumpros.com staff
Summary: Learn about fish before you buy them. Support good stores and boycott bad ones. Speak up if you hear bad advice. Let the World know about your new discoveries.

THE PET BUSINESS - IS IT FOR YOU? by Robert Fenner
Summary: Bob writes about some things to consider before entering the pet business.

AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE SERVICES - WHO SHOULD START ONE?
by Duane Clark
Summary: Do you really want to turn your hobby into a business? Duane discusses what you should consider before you start: motivation, research, the necessities (including liability insurance), finding clients, customer service, pricing.

STARTING AN AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE COMPANY? TAKE THESE TIPS FROM THE PROS by Aquariumpros.com staff
Summary: Starting and running a professional aquarium maintenance business is not as easy as it may appear. Here are some serious negatives to consider.

AQUARIUM SERVICE BUSINESS by Robert Fenner
Summary: Setting up and maintaining aquariums as a business, from the store owner's point of view.

SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE BUSINESS, PART I: CHOOSING YOUR EQUIPMENT by Jay Shaw
Summary: Set-ups, pumps, filters, heating, lighting, tanks, tools.

SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE BUSINESS, PART II: MARKETING AND SERVICES by Jay Shaw
Summary: Brochure, maintenance package, house calls, spin off business.

SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE BUSINESS, PART III: SELECTING WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOUR CLIENT by Jay Shaw
Summary: Location, tanks, fish, tank decor, maintenance schedule.

SELLING YOUR FISH by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Bill used to own a pet store. Here is what stores want when they buy fish from private breeders.