Deal Flow: Tropical Fish Aquaculture Business

A Good Catch, or does Something Smell Fishy?

Let me break this down for you: a tropical fish aquaculture business might sound exotic, but don’t get lured in just by the Instagram-worthy visuals. Yes, it’s got specialized infrastructure and a solid location near international shipping routes — great if you’re planning to go global with Nemo and friends. The real estate itself? Sure, there’s value there. But here’s the rub: the asking price is steep, and you’re on the hook for buying the inventory separately. Translation: you’re paying for the Ferrari, but they’re asking you to buy the engine too.

Now, if you’ve got a background in e-commerce or fish farming, you could turn this into an online empire. Think digital sales, new product lines, maybe even leveraging hydroponics to diversify. But here’s the kicker — this is a play for the experienced. You’ll need sharp negotiation skills and a solid due diligence process to make sure you don’t end up with a shiny tank full of sunk costs. Bottom line: opportunity, yes. Easy win? Definitely not.

Business Overview

Business Type: Tropical Fish Business/Farm
Location: Miami-Dade County, FL
Asking Price: $2,500,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Gross Revenue: $650,000
EBITDA: Not provided
FF&E: $550,000 (included in asking price)
Inventory: $1,000,000 (not included in asking price)
Real Estate: $1,950,000 (included in asking price)
Established: 1983
Employees: 6