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Those who work with the tanks are an integral part of the staff at an aquarium, as they not only care for the fish but also keep the aquarium and the aquarium curatorâs best interests in mind. It is required that an aquarist have a bachelorâs degree to get hired into the position.It is preferred that the degree be in either environmental engineering, biology, science, or veterinary science, though this is not necessarily a requirement.t is required that an aquarist have a bachelorâs degree to get hired into the position. It is preferred that the degree be in either environmental engineering, biology, science, or veterinary science, though this is not necessarily a requirement.
Choose a fish tank. The tank you choose needs to be large enough to hold enough water for the type and number of fish you plan to have. The one-inch per gallon rule you may have heard is a rule of thumb that scales quite poorly to smaller or larger tanks.hoosing the right spot is important for the health of your fish. You'll want to put it in a place where the temperature remains pretty consistent and the amount of light doesn't get overpowering. Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) between the wall and the aquarium to make room for the filter.