Entrepreneurship development & management training in ornamental fish production & aquarium trade

Entrepreneurship development and management training in ornamental fish production and Aquarium trade (5 Days)

About the course
Entrepreneurship development and management training in ornamental fish production and Aquarium trade (EDMT in OFPAT) is a very short duration programme organized on self-finance mode only. It is specifically designed to cater to the need of those professionals who are working in other fields but want to set up their own business in the field of ornamental fish production and/or aquarium trade. However, due to the limitation of sparing time from the ongoing employment or business, they are unable to take leave to join a long duration training programme. This course is also useful for those persons who are working in the field of ornamental fisheries but neither having a formal education nor a proper experience in this field.

Course Contents

The course contents are designed to provide a larger view of the ornamental fish industry and entrepreneurship development opportunities in the field. More emphasis is given on one to one interaction in addition to classroom lectures.

Day 1
  • International and national Status of ornamental fish trade
  • Biology of commercially important fishes
  • Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes-Live bearers, egg layers, nest builders etc.
Day 2
  • Food and feeding habits of ornamental fishes
  • Culture of live fish feed
  • Construction of an ornamental fish breeding and culture farm
  • Soil and water quality characteristics
Day 3
  • Diseases of aquarium fishes-causes, diagnosis and treatment
  • Management of an ornamental fish breeding and culture farm
  • Economics of operations
Day 4
  • Fabrication of different types of aquarium
  • Aquarium hardware-Filters, light and heating devices, Water quality, Decorative items of aquarium
  • Setting up and maintenance of aquarium
Day 5
  • Setting up of an aquarium shop
  • Procurement of ornamental fishes and other accessories
  • Formulation of a bankable project, Government schemes for developing ornamental fisheries

Delivery Method

Classroom lectures, Film shows, Field demonstrations, Case studies, One to one discussion

Language of Instruction

English and/or Hindi

Number of Seats

5 (Five) only

Educational Qualification

Any level

Age

Any level

Course Duration

5 Days (Monday to Friday)

Course fee

Rs. 12,000/- (Rupees twelve thousand) only inclusive of farm accommodation and vegetarian food. A candidate needs to pre-register to be informed of the training schedule.

Benefits

A participant will learn about entrepreneurship development opportunities in the fields of ornamental fisheries.

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