Aquarium Fish Cultivation Worker
すいぞくかんようぎょさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A job that manages the rearing and breeding environment for fish and marine life in aquarium facilities, performing tasks such as feeding, water quality adjustment, and cleaning.
Description
Aquarium fish cultivation workers handle tasks related to the rearing and breeding of marine organisms such as fish, jellyfish, and shellfish in aquarium facilities. Main duties include feeding, cleaning tanks and filtration devices, environmental management such as water quality testing and temperature/salinity adjustments, observing individual health and preventing diseases, breeding management, and record-keeping. They also perform maintenance through in-tank equipment inspections and diving work, and are required to maintain an optimal rearing environment. In addition to basic knowledge of biology and water chemistry, teamwork and physical stamina are necessary for collaborative work.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the tourism and leisure industry, educational outreach, and conservation programs, demand for aquarium fish cultivation workers is expected to remain stable. There is a shortage of highly specialized technicians, and career paths to technical leader or research positions are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Teamwork / Likes Animals / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Keeper → Senior Keeper → Chief Keeper → Academic Staff → Facility Manager
Required Skills
Diving Work (Diver Qualification) / Feeding and Rearing Techniques / Record and Report Creation / Tank Maintenance / Water Quality Testing
Recommended Skills
Aquarium Operations / Basic Knowledge of Marine Biology / English (Overseas Literature Reading) / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for water quality management and individual health observation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy tank equipment and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is measurement of water quality and feeding amounts, but no advanced mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Diver
Aliases
- Aquarist
- Aquarium Keeper
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