The Covid-19 pandemic does not only bring harm. However, there are also benefits that are provided to some people. One of them, a betta fish trader in Jakarta, Indonesia.

During the outbreak of the coronavirus in Indonesia, it brought huge profits for betta fish traders.

Betta fish sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic increased by 100 percent compared to before the coronavirus entered Indonesia.

Increased sales of betta fish in the market because during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people stayed at home, making those who like to keep ornamental fish, especially betta fish, are increasingly active in carrying out their activities to raise betta fish.

Betta Fish Trader Jefri Handri said, although the coronavirus pandemic is taking place in Indonesia, it does not affect the sale of betta fish.

"Fish sales are only increasing in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic. And the merchants' income has also increased, ”said Jefri.

Meanwhile, according to betta fish hobbyist Alwira during the coronavirus pandemic, keeping betta fish is very fun at home.

What's more, said Alwira, the government appealed to all residents to reduce activities outside the home.

"So keeping betta fish at home makes us stress too. What's more, keeping this betta fish can make you feel happy, ”he said.

Betta fish in the Indonesian market are not only sold in Indonesia, but also have penetrated into international markets such as Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United States, Germany, Spain and France.

Various types of betta fish that are most hunted include the Nemo Galaxy, Blue Rim, and Avatar types because they have interesting colors and patterns. The fish is also sold at a price of one million rupiah for one fish.



Interview: Jefri Handri / Betta Fish Trader

What are the business opportunities for betta fish amid the cooranavirus pandemic?

"The existence of the coronavirus has increased public interest in buying betta fish. Because ornamental fish has no time because of a hobby, "


Turnover per day?

"For the name turnover, trading people are difficult to predict. But our income can be as little as eight hundred thousand rupiah a day, "



Interview: Alwira / Betta Fish Hobbyist

If during this pandemic keeping the Betta fish, is it fun?

“It is fun to keep betta fish at home. And keeping betta fish at home can help the government because there is an appeal at home during the coronavirus pandemic, "



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