To teach the fundamental principles of aquarium systems, the processes of aquarium setup and maintenance, the biological characteristics of ornamental fish, and the sustainable management of aquarium ecosystems; and to provide students with basic knowledge and skills in fish feeding, species identification, and aquarium diseases.

This course covers the definition and historical development of aquaculture, the aquarium industry, aquarium equipment, aquarium setup and biological balance, the bacterial cycle, anatomy and species of aquarium fish, freshwater fish, livebearers and egg-laying fish, cichlid species, catfish (plecos) and labyrinth fish, fish feeding techniques, aquarium plants, fish diseases and quarantine systems, as well as current practices in aquaristics.