1
Q
zoos
A
- usually part of captive breeding programme
- importers / exports to transport fish to other collections
- wild caught fish to start breeding programmes
2
Q
public aquaria
A
- usually part of captive breeding programme
- importers / exports to transport fish to other collections
- specialist transporters for larger fish
3
Q
home aquaria
A
- pet shops
- specialist breeders / hobbyists
4
Q
pet shops
A
- majority from wholesalers
- specialist breeders / hobbyists
- importers / exporters to transport fish
- wild caught for breeding
5
Q
wholesalers / importers
A
- weekly ships from around the world to supply fish to aquatic retailers
6
Q
farms
A
- most commonly farmed fish in the uk is salmon
- closed systems → artificially re-circulated water
- open systems → natural bodies of water
7
Q
specialist breeders
A
- breed certain species
- generally high quality + kept in the right conditions
- limited range
- can be wild caught depending on species
8
Q
hobbyists
A
- breed as a hobby
- captive bred
- generally high quality + kept in the right conditions
