Days of Learning
Hours of Content
Practical (Optional)
Aquascape Styles
The Online Freshwater Aquascaping Course by TiCi Nature Academy is an intensive, instructor-led programme that takes you from zero to confident aquascape designer in just 8 days. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a hobbyist ready to level up, or someone exploring a career in aquatic design — this course gives you the ecosystem knowledge, design principles, and maintenance skills to build stunning freshwater aquariums.
Live sessions run for 2 hours each day, combining theory, visual demonstrations, and interactive Q&A. Upon completing the online modules, participants have the option to attend a one-day in-person practical session at our Howrah facility for an additional fee.
You love aquariums and want to understand how to design and maintain them the right way.
Biology, environmental science, or zoology students looking to add practical aquatic skills to their portfolio.
Professionals exploring creative or nature-based careers in aquascape design or consulting.
Want to start an aquarium setup service, sell aquatic plants, or launch a maintenance business.
Already keeping an aquarium but want to go beyond basic fish-keeping and create something truly beautiful.
Interior designers and creatives interested in incorporating living aquascapes into spaces.
Each day covers 2 hours of live, structured content. Days build on each other — from foundations to full aquascape design and maintenance mastery.
Activity: Discussion on famous aquascapes and ecosystem examples
Demo: Understanding equipment selection for different aquascapes
Activity: Interpretation of water test results
Session: Plant identification and placement planning
Activity: Demonstration and Layout designing of an aquascape
Activity: Explore Thriving Community Aquariums
Activity: Live Demonstration of Aquarium Maintenance and Troubleshooting Techniques
Course completion & Q&A
Design freshwater aquascapes professionally using proven composition principles
Understand aquatic ecosystem functioning — plants, fish, microbes, and water chemistry working together
Select appropriate plants, fish, and equipment for any aquascape style
Maintain stable water quality and a balanced, thriving ecosystem
Apply sustainable aquascaping practices with eco-friendly materials and methods
Develop aquascaping projects for hobby, education, or professional business purposes
No prior experience is required. The course starts from fundamentals and is designed to be accessible to complete beginners while still being valuable for hobbyists who want to go deeper.
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