Livestock Handler (Aquarium Retail)

East Ocean Aquatic Trading Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ocean Aquatic Trading Centre in Singapore seeks a knowledgeable Livestock Handler to own aquarium livestock and display tank operations, ensuring high fish welfare and engaging, attractive exhibits.

You will test water chemistry daily, manage supplier orders, and design show tanks following current aquascaping trends, while advising hobbyists on species compatibility, care products, and water parameters.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in fishkeeping or aquatic retail.
• Solid understanding of water chemistry and fish biology.
• Interest in modern aquascaping and display design.

Responsibilities

• Care for livestock health, test water chemistry, and perform quarantine and disease treatments.
• Procure livestock from wholesalers and inspect shipments.
• Maintain and redesign show tanks with current aquascaping trends.
• Assist customers with species selection and care product advice.

Skills

Fishkeeping experience

Aquascaping design

Water chemistry knowledge

Customer service

Physical stamina

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Livestock Handler to take full ownership of our aquarium livestock and display tank operations. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining high livestock health standards, designing inspiring display tanks according to current aquascaping trends, managing supplier livestock orders, and providing technical advice to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Livestock Care & Health: Perform daily water chemistry testing, system maintenance, acclimation, quarantine, and disease treatments to ensure optimal fish welfare and minimal mortality.

• Supplier Procurement: Handle livestock ordering from approved wholesalers based on sales trends, inspect incoming shipments, and build strong supplier relationships.

• Display & Aquascaping: Maintain and periodically redesign show tanks using modern aquascaping styles to inspire customer purchases.

• Customer Care & Sales: Assist customers with livestock Selection/bagging, provide expert advice on species compatibility and water parameters, and recommend appropriate care products.

Requirements

• Strong practical experience and background in fishkeeping, aquascaping, or aquatic retail (freshwater and/or marine).
• Solid understanding of water chemistry (pH, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, GH/KH), fish biology, and common disease treatments.
• Demonstrated talent or keen interest in modern aquascaping and display tank layout design.
• Good communication and customer service skills with a desire to help hobbyists succeed.
• Physical capability to handle routine aquatic maintenance work (water changes, tank cleaning, lifting equipment).