Ornamental fish keeping is a popular hobby in developed countries and is gaining populari ty in many developing countries. Ornamental fish breeding, wild-fish collection and trade and associated aquarium business provide excellent opportunities in non-food fisheries for employment and wealth creation . Pet fish keeping has made a come-back in Nigeria after about two decade’s decline of the hobby .
There is a great opportunity for growth in both in international market and the almost untapped domestic market with the non- existence of aquatic outlets and public aquariums in major cities of Nigeria. This paper takes a close look at the business opportunities presented by this non-food fisheries /aquaculture sector for employment and wealth creation.