Ornamental Fish Production and Management

Theory

Syllabus - Theory

• World trade of ornamental fish and export potential.
• Different varieties of exotic and indigenous fishes.
• Principles of a balanced aquarium.
• Fabrication, setting up and maintenance of freshwater and marine aquarium.
• Water quality management.
• Water filtration system – biological, mechanical and chemical.
• Types of filters.
• Aquarium plants and their propagation methods.
• Lighting and aeration.
• Aquarium accessories and decoratives.
• Aquarium fish feeds.
• Dry, wet and live feeds.
• Breeding and rearing of ornamental fishes.
• Broodstock management.
• Application of genetics and biotechnology for producing quality strains.
• Management practices of ornamental fish farms.
• Common diseases and their control.
• Conditioning, packing, transport and quarantine methods.
• Trade regulations and wild life act in relation to ornamental fishes.