Aquamarine International
Ornamental Fishes & Other Aquatic Ornamental Species
Ethical Ornamental Fish Farming & Fish Keeping
Ornamental fishes and other ornamental aquatic species present an unusual paradox in that they are both well known and unknown to the general public and veterinarians. These animals are well known because they can be seen every day in the home aquarium, ornamental pond, pet store, and public aquarium, while at the same time they are unknown because knowledge regarding their health care is limited (e.g., in the areas of antibiotic residuals, antibiotic resistance, emerging diseases, antiquated or undocumented diagnostic and surgical techniques, and pain management issues).
Therefore, we ethically breed, under bio-secure conditions, many species of both indigenous and exotic freshwater fishes and other aquatic species other than fish, like turtles. We are documenting their healthcare issues and remedies. We specialize in Betta splendens (Siamese fighter fishes) and Poecilia reticulata (Guppy) genetics and breeding. We are trained by the legendary ornamental fish breeding trainer Mr. Joseph Itzkovich, Director of Aquarium Fish Academy, Israel and D'gei Israel Aquarium Limited.
Sustainable Business Model
The purpose of our business is to address some of the current and former issues related to the health, well-being and other problems of ornamental fish and ornamental aquatic species other than fish. We adhere to the laws of the land and international laws pertaining to live aquatic species. We also follow the principles of United Nations Global Compact.
freshwater Ornamental / aquarium fishes we breed
Ram Cichlid
Fighter fish
Ram Cichlid
Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the Orinoco River basin, in the savannahs of Venezuela and Colombia in South America.
Guppy
Fighter fish
Ram Cichlid
Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata, also known as millionfish and rainbow fish, is one of the world's most widely distributed tropical fish and one of the most popular.
Fighter fish
Fighter fish
Fighter fish
Scientific name: Betta splendens. This species is native to the Mekong basin of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and concentrated in the Chao Phraya river in Thailand.
Neon tetra
Blue lyretail killifish
Fighter fish
Scientific name: Paracheirodon innesi, is native to blackwater and clearwater streams in the Amazon basin of South America.
Blue lyretail killifish
Blue lyretail killifish
Blue lyretail killifish
Scientific Name: Fundulopanchax gardneri also known as steel-blue aphyosemion and Gardner's killi. It is a killifish from Nigeria & Cameroon.
Golden moontail molly
Blue lyretail killifish
Blue lyretail killifish
Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops. They inhabit fresh water streams and coastal brackish and marine waters of Mexico.
Widow tetra
Widow tetra
Widow tetra
Scientific name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi is also known as black skirt tetra and found in the Paraguay River basin of south-central Brazil.
Angelfish
Widow tetra
Widow tetra
Scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare is native of Amazon Basin in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil Nigeria, Cameroon.
Black molly
Widow tetra
Black molly
Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops. They inhabit fresh water streams and coastal brackish and marine waters of Mexico.
Rainbowfish
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Black molly
Scientific name: Melanotaenia boesemani is found at Australia, New Guinea, Cenderawasih Bay, Raja Ampat Indonesia, and Madagascar.
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Scientific name: Puntius titteya It is native to Sri Lanka, and introduced populations have become established in Mexico and Colombia.
Sailfin pleco
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Scientific name: Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps is a species of catfish native to Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela in Orinoco and Amazon basins.
Discus fish
Discus fish
Discus fish
Scientific name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus is native to the Amazon river basin in South America.
Goldfish
Discus fish
Discus fish
Scientific name: Carassius auratus is native to East Asia. It was first selectively bred in ancient China more than 1,000 years ago.
Oscar fish
Discus fish
Pearl gourami
Scientific name: Astronotus ocellatus) is also known as tiger oscar or marble cichlid. It is found in tropical South America.
Pearl gourami
Red wagtail platy
Pearl gourami
Scientific name: Trichopodus leerii is native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia where it is found on the islands of Sumatra, and Borneo.
Yellow platy
Red wagtail platy
Red wagtail platy
Scientific name: Variatus platy. Platies are native to the east coast of Central America and southern Mexico.
Red wagtail platy
Red wagtail platy
Red wagtail platy
Scientific name: Xiphophorus maculatus. Platies are native to the east coast of Central America and southern Mexico.
Zebrafish
Aquamarine's fighter fish strain
Cory catfish
Scientific name: Danio rerio is native to South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio.
Cory catfish
Aquamarine's fighter fish strain
Cory catfish
Scientific name: Corydoras geoffroy species are distributed in S. America, Andes to the Atlantic coast, from Trinidad to the Río de la Plata .
Aquamarine's fighter fish strain
Aquamarine's fighter fish strain
Aquamarine's fighter fish strain
This is a sample of Aquamarine International's Betta splendens strain of full moon grace.
Ornamental turtles
Red-ear slider turtles
Scientific Name: Trachemys scripta elegans, also known as the red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider turtle, red-eared turtle, slider turtle, and water slider turtle, is a semiaquatic turtle. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States and is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world. Because of this, they are the most commonly traded turtle in the world. Red-eared sliders are native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, but have become established in other places because of pet releases, and have become an invasive species in many areas where they out-compete native species. The red-eared slider is not at all a endangered species, in fact it is included in the list of the world's 100 most invasive species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN).
Red-ear slider babies basking under light.
T & T Aquamarine, the parent concern of Aquamarine International, now a sister concern started breeding this exotic species in captivity in India in 2011 after the owner Mr. Mohammad Ariff presented a talk on the subject at a seminar organized by National Fisheries Development Board (Hyderabad) on 18.10.2011.
Typical aquarium for a turtle manufactured by us.
T & T Aquamarine's turtle hatchery was set up with brood from Singapore under the guidance of and in collaboration with Dr. Madhumita Mukherjee, Director of Fisheries Department, Government of West Bengal, which was later aquired up by Aquamarine International on its formation in December 2014.
Marine fish aquariums
Reef set up of Aquamarine International.
Marine fish-keeping is different from its freshwater counterpart because of the fundamental differences in the constitution of saltwater and the resulting differences in the adaptation of its inhabitants. A stable marine aquarium requires more equipment than freshwater systems, and generally requires more stringent water quality monitoring. The inhabitants of a marine aquarium are often difficult to acquire and are usually more expensive than freshwater aquarium inhabitants. Although we do not breed marine fishes, but, we have set up some of the best marine reef aquariums in India.
Clownfish
Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris. They are, more technically known as Anemonefish, are the classic aquarium fish. Both hardy and attractive, they are perhaps best known for their symbiotic relationship with Sea Anemones, a relative of coral. In the wild, Anemonefish are always found with a host, leading many potential keepers to believe that an anemone is necessary to keep them.
Proliferation of coral
Anemonefish are easy to keep, but their cnidarian counterparts are inordinately finicky and need high light levels, and luckily Anemonefish will thrive without them. Aquarists often find that Anemonefish will host in other things, from corals and Feather Duster Worms to powerheads and other equipment. Three species of Clownfish can be seen in the video above.
Management
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Mr. Mohammad Ariff is a ornamental fish lover since his early childhood. He is a passionate breeder and personally responsible for a variety of Betta splendens (fighter fish) strain. He is the person who advocated for breeding of Trachemys scripta elegans (red-ear slider) ornamental turtles in India. He is a Professional Social Worker and an Electronic Engineer and also holds a diploma in freshwater aquaculture.
Partner
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Mr. Jarjis Alam has a strong knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry. Able to relate to all employees and clients. Able to work to tight deadlines and have flexibility around these. Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease. He has a passion for animals and their environment and a logical approach to animal keeping.