Aquarist
Kelsey Jeffrey P. 3 April 9, 2014
Job Description
The responsibility of an Aquarist is to care for the fish and invertebrates living in the Aquarium. This includes feeding the animals and maintaining their habitat by
cleaning it and keeping it as natural as possible. Planning the daily diets for the all of the animals, treating them for diseases and weekly collecting trips are a few more of the Aquarist duties.
University Options
University of Phoenix :Online, USA
Brown Mackie College:25 locations throughout North America
Florida State University:Tallahassee, Florida
Course Examples
· Animal nutrition
· Microbiology
· Anatomy
· Physiology
· Behavioral biology
SCUBA Gear
The gear provides oxygen for divers to breath
Underwater Camera
The camera is used to take picture of the fish and creatures underwater.
Fish nets
Nets used to catch fish.
Rigid PVC
Used in the fish tanks.
Filter
Used in fish tanks to filter water.