Segrest Farms, located in Gibsonton, Fla., supplies freshwater fish, saltwater fish, plants, reptiles and live food to more than 1,000 pet shops throughout the United States. Its five acre facility in Gibsonton is comprised of more than 23 tropical freshwater systems that contain over 5,600 aquariums. Segrest Farms has four outdoor farms that total 145 acres and 987 ponds. The company buys from ornamental freshwater fish farms in Florida. It also imports ornamental freshwater fish from farms throughout the world. The company began operation in 1961 with 16 aquariums. Segrest sells only to retail pet stores but does have a selection of items for hobbyists.