This training is intended for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate where it is required.

Level: Beginner

Duration: 5 Days (2 Hours per Day) – Total: 10 Hours

Instructor: Lecturer Mustafa Akkaşoğlu

Target Audience

• Beginners in aquarium hobby,
• Those who want to improve their existing aquarium setup,
• Petshop employees,

Prerequisites

• Interest in freshwater aquarium hobby,
• There are no prerequisites to attend this program.

Curriculum Topics

Day 1: Setup and Basic Chemistry

• Correct tank selection and nitrogen cycle,
• Types of aquariums and size selection,
• Importance of nitrogen cycle and biological filter,
• Filtration systems (internal/external/sump) and heater selection,

Day 2: Aquarium Setup and Water Quality

• Setup steps and water parameters,
• Step-by-step aquarium setup and "cycling",
• Water hardness, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate (basic water tests),
• Use of aquarium salt and water conditioners,

Day 3: Fish Species and Feeding

• Compatible species selection and balanced diet,
• Popular species and their compatibility,
• Fish population calculation,
• Nutrition values and types of fish food,
• Dangers of overfeeding and correct portions,

Day 4: Maintenance Routines and Plants

• Weekly/monthly maintenance routines,
• Water change frequency and ratio (siphoning technique),
• Filter cleaning and preserving beneficial bacteria colonies,
• Basic needs of aquarium plants (light, CO2, fertilizer),
• Algae types and control methods,

Day 5: Common Diseases and Prevention

• Disease diagnosis and quarantine,
• Most common diseases: Ich, fungal infections, fin rot,
• Importance of quarantine tank setup,
• Diseases caused by stress and water quality (preventive measures),

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the nitrogen cycle to create a healthy biological environment for fish.
• Comprehend key chemical parameters of aquarium water and apply correct maintenance routines.
• Select compatible and healthy fish species, and feed them properly and balanced.
• Detect common fish diseases early and take necessary preventive measures.
• Participants who attend at least 79% of the course will receive a university-approved participation certificate.

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.