Wild fish

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by ReefMan17, Jan 23, 2011.

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  1. ReefMan17

    ReefMan17 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Is there any job where you have to dive for wild fish to sell at aquarium stores?how much do they make a year.
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Posted on wrong board.

    Not sure what job that would be. Something in the aquarium trade working for wholesalers, I would assume. You would need a license for it. Not a clue how much they would make.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Might I suggest looking into marine biology as a career major?
     
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  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Consider that most of the people out diving for fish are in third world countries with a very low standard of living and no better way to eat daily, and you might reconsider that career path.
     
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  5. ReefMan17

    ReefMan17 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    not a career just wondering
     
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  6. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I have been interested in this also..Possibly in Australia? great barrier reef possibly? idk.
     
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  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Well, they make far lower than minimum wage would be anywhere in the US, unless they're diving in Hawaii or Australia. I can tell you that much.
     
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  8. SushiGirl

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    There's a guy on ReefCentral that is a collector, don't remember what his name is, but I've seen posts where he's talked about where he's collecting and stuff he usually runs across, etc.
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You'd probably be better off breeding tropical fish or, propagating coral in a facility. As mentioned, most of the collection done is in 3rd world countries. Great Barrier Reef and species collection don't sound right in the same sentence, although I have 0 idea as to any collection rules etc...

    EDIT: There are some available species in FL, but not much to jump up and down about.
     
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