EkkWill is one of the oldest active tropical fish farms in Florida, the nucleus of American tropical fish production. Started in 1962, the company farms and distributes freshwater fish, saltwater fish, aquatic plants, amphibians, and reptiles. EkkWill has grown to be one of the world's largest shipper of freshwater tropical fish, globally distributing approximately 100 tons of livestock cargo monthly. EkkWill markets over 7,500 items to the pet industry. Many of these items are seasonal. EkkWill's market offerings exceed 1,700 items at any given time. The Company has assembled a great team of talented people. The staff, numbering around 40, includes a blend of technically proficient, and industry experienced. Backgrounds range from agricultural production technology to every level of pet industry distribution. EkkWill is the major supplier of research fishes to Universities and research institutes in the United States. EkkWill's products have served to further the advancement of science and medicine, ranging from genetic research to heart disease. Superior Quality Devoted to the innovation and development of tropical fish husbandry, the company has built its fine reputation on progressive technology and attention to detail. EkkWill offers the broadest, most diverse line of superior quality, domestically bred farm-direct aquarium fish in America. The vast array of over 275 professional pet industry awards is testimony that EkkWill is the quality source for tropical waterlife. Business honors include: *1992 Small Business of the Year, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce *1993 Florida Small Business of the Year, U. S. Small Business Administration *1993 Blue Chip Enterprise Award, Florida State Winner, U. S. Chamber of Commerce *1993 Small Business of the Year, Regional Winner, Florida Department of Commerce *1993 Best of America Award, Southeast Regional Winner, Dunn & Bradstreet & N.F.I.B. *1996 Commissioner of Agriculture's Environmental Leadership Award, Florida Department of Agriculture *2005 Sustainable Florida Small Business Award The Future Renowned for innovative captive breeding programs, EkkWill has introduced a variety of new fish to Florida production. Work continues to move forward on research and development of new species and technologies. EkkWill Waterlife Resources is recognized as an industry leader worldwide. Whatever the need today or tomorrow, look to the quality source for farm-direct tropical waterlife.