Aquarium Keeper
すいぞくかんしいくいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A profession that involves the care, exhibition, breeding, and conservation activities of fish and marine organisms in aquariums.
Description
Aquarium keepers perform daily care and management to keep fish, invertebrates, marine mammals, and other aquatic organisms healthy and on display. Specifically, they are responsible for water quality testing and adjustment, feeding plans and administration, tank cleaning and equipment maintenance, and observation and recording of health conditions. They also handle breeding programs, disease prevention, emergency first aid, exhibition staging, visitor interactions during backstage tours, and support for educational programs. Participation in ecosystem conservation and collaborative conservation projects with research institutions is also common, making teamwork and continuous knowledge acquisition essential.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable to increasing due to growing interest in environmental education and conservation activities. Exhibition performances utilizing digital technology and AI are advancing, requiring even greater expertise.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Loves Animals / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Overtime During Busy Periods / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Animal Care Assistant → Animal Keeper → Senior Animal Keeper → Manager/Team Leader → Head of Husbandry → Curator
Required Skills
Animal Health Management / Exhibition Equipment Operation / Feeding Plan / Live Specimen Import/Export Management / Tank Maintenance / Water Quality Analysis
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Ethology / Foreign Languages / IT Skills (Data Management)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately monitor water quality and the condition of organisms and not miss any abnormalities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn different breeding methods and new technologies for each species. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as carrying heavy feed bags and cleaning tanks. |
Related Qualifications
- Animal Handling Manager
- Curator
- Water Quality Technician
Aliases
- Aquarist
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- Animal Care Researcher
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