This hands-on training book introduces learners to the science and art of aquarium keeping. It covers the different types of aquaria, construction materials, and step-by-step setup methods for home, commercial, and educational purposes. The book explains the use of substrates, filters, lights, heaters, aquatic plants, and decorative elements to create healthy and attractive aquatic environments.

It also includes fish selection, feeding, health care, and routine maintenance practices. Special topics like planted tanks, marine aquaria, and biotope designs are discussed in a simple way. Learners will also explore the business side of aquarium trade, breeding, and entrepreneurship, along with important legal and environmental guidelines. This book is perfect for anyone aiming to build skills in aquarium design, care, and aquaculture-based enterprises.

Kashish Bhardwaz: has a B.Sc. (Industrial Fish and Fisheries) from Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga; and MFSc (Aquaculture) from Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Badshahithaul, Uttarakhand; and a Ph.D. in Aquaculture (Life Science) from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in West Bengal. She has about two years of research and teaching experience on different aspects of fisheries. She has published many research papers in national and international journals, popular articles, and book chapters. At present she is an Assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries Science at Doon P.G. College of Agriculture and Allied Science, Dehradun.

Ujjwala Upreti has a B.F.Sc. degree from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand; and M.F.Sc. (Aquaculture) from Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Badshahithaul, Uttarakhand; and Ph.D. in Aquaculture from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. She is teaching for 3 years as Assistant Professor in the respective field. She has published many research papers in peer reviewed journals, popular articles, and book chapters. At present she is an Assistant professor & Head in the Department of Fisheries Science at Doon P.G. College of Agriculture and Allied Science, Dehradun.

1. Introduction to Aquarium Science

2. Types of Aquaria and Their Classification

3. Materials Used in Aquarium Construction

4. Steps in Aquarium Making and Setup

5. Substrates, Gravels and Decorative Elements

6. Aquarium Plants and Hardscaping

7. Filtration, Aeration, and Heating Systems

8. Lighting and Water Quality Management

9. Routine Maintenance of Aquaria

10. Selection and Stocking of Aquarium Fish

11. Aquarium Fish Feeding and Nutrition

12. Aquarium Fish Health and Disease Management

13. Specialized Aquaria: Planted, Biotope and Marine Tanks

14. Aquarium Trade, Breeding and Entrepreneurship

15. Legal Aspects and Environmental Concerns