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Ornamental Fish International (OFI), founded on 1 June 1980, is the worldwide trade association representing all sectors of the ornamental aquatic industry in some 44 different countries worldwide.  

Membership ranges over consultants, manufacturers, publishers, wholesalers, collectors, breeders, retailers, importers, exporters, plant specialists, freight forwarders, airlines and exhibition companies. The over 190 OFI members have all made a commitment to comply with the OFI Code of Ethics. As a result OFI members have obtained a reputation of reliable business partners, and suppliers of quality products.

OFI HONOURS ULRICH GLASER SR. WITH OFI AWARD 2009

On 28 May 2009, during the opening ceremony of Aquarama 2009, OFI honored Ulrich Glaser sr. with the OFI Award 2009. Mr. Glaser has been active in the aquarium industry since the early 1970's, lately in his publishing house Aqualog Verlag GmbH.

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OFI publications

OFI Journal
The OFI Journal is the official publication of Ornamental Fish International. It has in-depth, topical, articles about the ornamental industry by authors within the field. The OFI Journal is free to all OFI members. Non-members may subscribe to the Journal.

Subscriptions run per calendar year (3 issues) and are automatically renewed unless unsubscribed. Cost per year, incl. postage: 50 Euro.

Back issues are also available for most issues of the OFI Journal.

OFI educational publications
OFI aims to improve the educational standard within the industry and therefore publishes a series of books with relevant topics for all who have to deal with the occupational aspects of the trade. Titles available:

  • Biosecurity in the Ornamental Aquatic Industry.
  • Live food cultures for the Ornamental Aquatic Industry.
  • International Transport of Live Fish in the Ornamental Aquatic Industry
  • Water Quality in the Ornamental Aquatic Industry.

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OFI Poll


Trade in illegal fish species is not acceptable.
Trade in illegal fish species is acceptable if it is not illegal in my country.
I don't mind trading in illegal species.

NEWS FLASHES

Total colapse of the USA pet industry?
From our colleagues of PIJAC USA we received the their “PIJAC Pet Alert” on proposals for legilation on Invasive Alien Species in the USA, calling for action of the pet industry to prevent the TOTAL COLAPS of the pet industry in the USA. Read more

Checklist Colombian Freshwater Species
Scientists Javier A. Maldonado-Ocampo, Richard P. Vari and José Saulo Usma published a checklist of the 1435 Colombian freshwater fishes.Read more.

EFSA Opinion on susceptible species
The European Food Safety Authority has evaluated the species susceptible to the diseases listed in the EU Aquatic Health Directive 2006/88 and has made a recommendation. Especially for Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome this differs considerably from the present EU list of susceptible species. Read more.

New import legislation European Union
Per 1 August the European Union has introduced new import legislation for ornamental fish, crustaceans and mollusks. OFI has been involved in the development of this new legislation. Read more.

Invasive Alien Species
Invasive alien species may cause great damage to biodiversity, economy and human health. The ornamental aquatic industry is one of the potential pathways for Invasive Alien Species. Read more.

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