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aquarist

A professional who attends fish and other aquatic life in aquarium exhibits. Respnsibilities include:

  • Prepares food and feeds fish according to schedule.
  • Cleans tanks and removes algae from tank windows.
  • Attends to aquatic plants and decorations in displays.
  • Collects and compares water samples to color-coded chart for acid analysis and monitors thermometers to ascertain water temperature.
  • Adjusts thermostat and adds chemicals to water to maintain specified water conditions.
  • Observes fish to detect disease and injuries, reports condition to supervisor, and treats fish according to instructions.
  • May fire sedation gun and assist crew expedition members in collection of aquatic life.
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Looja

  • Jason F
  • (United States of America)

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