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AQS 203 - Water Chemistry and Quality


Prerequisites: Aquatic Animal Welfare Module offered through The Aquarium Vet E-quarist Course
Requirement Fulfillment: AQS Undergraduate Certificate
Note: One course in the AQS Undergraduate Certificate
Delivery: Other
Welcome to AQS 203: Water Chemistry and Quality - a properly maintained aquatic environment with good water chemistry is the key to successfully keeping and holding fish. All basic water quality parameters (both freshwater and marine) will be covered, with particular emphasis on the nitrogen and carbon cycles. Water testing techniques and procedures will be covered. The importance of good record keeping in all aspects of aquarium husbandry will be introduced, and record-keeping templates will be provided. Fish transport will also be covered in this module, including International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines. 

1 credits
Fall and Spring



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