Course information

This course aims to familiarize the student with the principles of ornamental fish culture management, history and status of ornamental fish industry. This course also gives an introduction to basic concepts of aquarium science, species and variety of ornamental fish. The student will be learning the biological aspect of ornamental fish such as male-female determination, morphology and symptom of maturation, breeding techniques and larval rearing. The student will be provided with specific detail about aquarium set-up, filtration system, aeration and decoration that are useful in aquarium management. At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply information and practical experience in aquarium decoration, management, development, breeding and rearing of ornamental fish.