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Introduction to Aquatics & Tank Management Adult
Location and start date
Bicton College - 23 May 2025Duration
1 dayAttendance
Part-timeCourse information
This course aims to deliver a comprehensive introduction to aquatic animal care aimed at those who are new to the subject or those who already have some experience but wish to further their knowledge. The course will be split into four sessions throughout the day, each focusing on a different area of aquatic husbandry. This Course has both theory and practical aspects to it. The primary focus of this course is on freshwater aquatic systems and not marine systems. Although these can be discussed if needed.
The course will explore subjects such as:
• Basic fish biology and common misconceptions
• Aquatic species, habitats and ecology
• Aquarium setup, design and maintenance
• Fish diseases and treatments
Tour of aquatics room at AHS at the end of the day
• Basic fish biology and common misconceptions
• Aquatic species, habitats and ecology
• Aquarium setup, design and maintenance
• Fish diseases and treatments
Tour of aquatics room at AHS at the end of the day
No entry requirements needed although some experience in aquatics would be advantageous.
Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
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| Course type: | Adult |
| Apply now This course will run at Bicton College on Fridays from 09:30 until 16:30 | |
| For individuals with an income over £32,000, there is a nominal fee. ( Tuition Fees: £9.00 ).
Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 14289-BIC-24
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Introduction to Aquatics & Tank Management
No Qualification
Bicton College
Aquatics, fish, husbandry, Introduction, tank