IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems
Fish can be grouped in a number of different ways. One major division in the industry which has practical significance is that between egg-laying species and live-bearing species. The culture practices for each division are different, requiring specialized knowledge and equipment to succeed. This publication briefly reviews the more common groups of freshwater tropical ornamental fishes cultured in Florida. For simplicity, fish are grouped according to family or related families. First published March 2002.
About this Publication
This document is Circular 54, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2002. Revised March 2010 and July 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Hill, J. E., & Yanong, R. (2013). Freshwater Ornamental Fish Commonly Cultured in Florida. EDIS, 2013(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa054-2002
Authors
Jeffrey Hill
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, non-native species and aquaculture, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, UF/IFAS Extension Tropical Aquaculture Lab, Ruskin, FL
Roy P. Yanong
Specialist
University of Florida
professor and Extension veterinarian, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, UF/IFAS Extension Tropical Aquaculture Lab, Ruskin, FL