From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Illness-Wellness Continuum is a graphic illustration of a wellbeing concept first proposed by John W. Travis in 1972. It describes how wellbeing is more than simply an absence of illness, but also incorporates the individual's mental and emotional health.
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.
The ideal photo-period, or length of time the aquarium lights are on ranges from eight to 12 hours, depending on the aquarium setup. Generally, 10 hours a day is a good average for most aquariums. If algae is a problem in the tank, a contributing factor is usually too much light.