ORNAMENTAL FISH CULTURE

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  • 2 instructors

Course Description

This course offers basic knowledge of ornamental fish for both marine and freshwater ornamental fish species. It covers all aspects needed to culture ornamental fish from choosing the compatible fish, fish profile, aquarium setup and maintenance, reproduction strategies, choosing and conditioning the parents for breeding, feeding strategies, and feeding types.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Identify the characteristics of major cultured ornamental fish species.
2 ) Apply techniques of ornamental fish breeding, culture and maintenance relating to biotic and abiotic factors.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

History of ornamental fish keeping
Categories of fish keepers
Species selection criteria

Introduction to freshwater ornamental fish
Biological characteristics of freshwater ornamental fish
Aquarium habitat of freshwater ornamental fish


Introduction to marine ornamental fish
Biological characteristics of marine ornamental fish
Aquarium habitat of marine ornamental fish

Aquarium types and safety
Aquarium filter and accessories
Aquarium maintenance

General principles
Reproduction strategies
Choosing and conditioning the parents

Feeding strategies
Types of food for aquarium fish
Feeding the fry

Our Instructor

NURAIN BINTI JOHAR

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

NORLIZA BINTI ABDULLAH

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : This course introduce learners with variety of ornamental fishes and provide basic knowledge in culturing ornamental fish.