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.

This training is open to corporate collaboration (institution/company packages) and individual applications are not accepted. Training content can be reorganized according to the profile and needs of corporate participants. Through mutual agreement, the scope and method (Face-to-Face, Online) of the training are determined and the relevant processes are completed. Once agreed, the schedule and location of the training with your participants and our instructors will be set.