Nowadays, it has become the trend where majority of the people are fond of keeping fish as pets in their homes in Myanmar.
In a way, the pet owners can enjoy all the new and beautiful exotic fishes, available in the market today, for fish lovers. Some believe that by keeping fish as pets, some particular kind of fish that is, can make the owner gain wealth. As people are now finding out that keeping fish for themselves as pets will give them peace of mind and enjoyment at the same time, thus the business of buying and selling pet fish is booming.
Soon, Myanmar will be catching up with other countries of the world, where keeping fish as pets, is already, a booming business. Multicolored pet fishes are imported from abroad and breeding is usually conducted here. The most popular pet fish in Myanmar is the gold fish, "Oranda" and the price depends on size, beauty and charm.

Among pet fishes, the most expensive and the most well known is the fish called, "Arowana" which is known as the lucky fish.
Another pet fishes, which are popular among the pet owners is the "Moli Shark Fish".
Another kind of fish kept as a pet is the "Oscar", popular with fish lovers, but they must be kept separately, because they can injure other fishes, if put in the same tank.
Now you are witnessing the "silver shark" and moon fish swimming to and fro, and blowing bubbles at the same time.
Another native fish of Myanmar called the "Kyauk Myet" fish. It is enjoyable to witness them and one should not hesitate to have them as household pets, to nurture them and have peace of mind and a relaxing atmosphere in your home.