Freshwater aquarium fish comprise the more colorful and striking species of guppies, swordtails, platys, barbs, tetras, angels, gouramies, and catfish. Out of these freshwater species exported from Sri Lanka, about 60-70% consists of famous fancy guppies - highly recognised in international markets due to the strength and diversity of the particular fish species when compared to other exporting nations.
To ensure the fish are in good health, a certificate issued by the Department of Animal Quarantine on health accompanies each and every shipment.
There are about 40 regular exporting companies in Sri Lanka. Major buyers for Sri Lankan ornamental fish are the USA, Japan and the European Union.
To ensure the fish are in good health, a certificate issued by the
Sri Lanka Aquarium Fish Store Tour- Department of Animal Quarantine on health accompanies each and every shipment.
There are about 40 regular exporting companies in Sri Lanka. Major buyers for Sri Lankan ornamental fish are the USA, Japan and the European Union.
A conducive climate and the availability of coral reefs, sand bars, lagoons around the country as well as inland water bodies such as streams, rivers and reservoirs provide the ideal ground for breeding of marine, brackish water and freshwater species in Sri Lanka. This is the very reason why Sri Lankan ornamental fish are in high demand and are exported all over the world.
The growth rate of Sri Lanka's aquarium fish industry is a healthy 4.7% with our share of 2.7% of the US$ 412 million world market. In time to come, the aquarium fish industry in Sri Lanka will look to expand their foothold by breeding high value marine ornamental fish including exciting new varieties and rare species endemic to the tropical island.