Also called: Fish Store Owner, Aquatic Pet Store Manager
Runs a store that sells aquarium fish, corals, and supplies, and advises hobbyists.
A fish store manager tests water in hundreds of tanks, quarantines new fish, orders corals, and helps customers set up their first tank.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Hobby experience and retail management.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Business Management.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 41-1011: Decline (-1% or lower).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online stores take supply sales, but live-animal care and expert advice keep local shops going.
Classes: Business CTE class, Biology, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1011.
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