Course Syllabus

Unit 1- Basics of aquarium

• Definition of aquarium, different types of aquarium, Method of construction and setting of freshwater aquarium
• Different equipment used in aquarium

Unit 2- Idea of ornamental fish and aquarium plant

• Diversity of ornamental fishes in India
• Feeding and breeding habit of common ornamental fish and their management
• Common aquarium plant and their management in aquarium

Unit 3 – Management of a healthy aquarium

• Management of water quality parameter
• Health management
• Maintenance of aquarium accessories
• Routinely check up of aquarium

Unit 4- Recent trends in aquarium

• Introduction to aquaponics- principle ,component of aquaponics
• Different types and techniques of aquaponics
• Installation of aquaponic system

Unit 5- Hands on training

• Know your aquarium tools and accessories
• Know your pet fish and their identification
• Construction of aquarium