Also called: Tropical Fish Farmer, Aquarium Fish Breeder
Breeds colorful aquarium fish like guppies, clownfish, and discus for pet stores.
On a tropical fish farm in Florida, a breeder manages hundreds of tanks and ponds, pairs breeding fish, raises fry, and packs fish for shipping.
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 on-the-job learning.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Aquaculture.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 45-2093: Decline (-1% or lower).
Low risk for 10 years. Pairing breeders and raising fry across hundreds of tanks is hands-on; imports and prices matter more than AI.
Classes: Biology, Agriculture CTE class, Business math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2093.
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