How to Buy Half Sided Fish Replicas

Half-sided fish replicas can be found on display in a number of homes, offices and businesses such as restaurants specializing in seafood or located near bodies of water. A half-sided fish replica is a replica of only the side of the fish that will be visible.

• Decide what species or size of fish you want to own a half-fish replica of. 


• Select the position in which the fish should be, such as facing a certain way or with a fin in a certain position from the body.


• Decide the size of the half-mount fish replica and where it will be placed. Does it need to fit into a certain space on the wall or on a shelf? Measure the area in question to ensure that the fish replica will fit.


• Choose how the half-mount fish replica will be displayed. Will a hook or other hardware be necessary on the back of the replica to hang it on a wall, or will a stand be required to hold it, such as on a shelf? 


• Visit a taxidermist or an Internet site specializing in half-mount fish replicas and look at their selection. Inquire if they also do custom work.


• Look at how the fish replica is sealed, such as with a glossy polyurethane coating. Is the seal intact or does it require maintenance?


• Examine the detail work is done on the half-mounted fish replica. Was the detail hand-painted onto the fish replica?