Small Group Workshop!

Fin-tastic Aquascapes: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Beautiful Underwater Worlds

  • Last Update : 06 Sep 2025
  • English
  • 10 students
Corporate Training
2 - 6 hour available!  (30cm to 40cm Fish Tanks)

Courses Description

Welcome to the The Good Designers nanotank aquascape workshop! 

In this workshop, you will learn the art of creating stunning aquascapes in small aquariums.

We will teach you the basics of aquascaping, including selecting the right plants, arranging them in a visually pleasing way, and maintaining a healthy aquatic environment. You'll also learn how to use hardscape elements such as rocks and driftwood to create a natural-looking underwater landscape. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners, and you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in creating your own nanotank aquascape to take home. 

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the fascinating world of aquascaping!

Workshop Fee:

3 hour workshop, $190/pax (Min. 3-4 pax)

4.5 hour workshop, $250/pax (Min. 3-4 pax) - excludes 1 hour lunch time

Private and corporate training workshops available!
(Fill in our enquiry form to share your requirements with us!)

Workshop fee does not include equipments, subtrates, hardscapes and aquarium plants, but we do include 4 beginner friendly aquatic plants for all participants to use in their 30cm nano aquascapes. (We recommend 30cm-40cm tanks in width)

You may buy your own equipments during our visit to the fish shop tour 1 hour prior to the workshop, or we can buy on your behalf as well.

Note: We include a 30-45 min fish shop tour to run through some equipments and nano fish options that you can buy for workshops held near a fish shop for the 4.5 hour workshop.

What you'll learn
  • Benefits of aquascaping for your fish pet
  • Materials and Equipment: Filter vs No-Filter Tanks
  • Substrate options and their benefits
  • Lighting and filtration
  • Types of plants and their requirements
  • Hardscape Design (e.g., rocks, driftwood)
  • Planting Techniques: Arrangement of plants and how to create a focal point
  • Maintenance and Care: How to maintain a healthy aquatic environment
  • Hands-On Aquascaping: Participants will create their own nano aquascape using the knowledge and techniques learned in the workshop
  • Recap of what was covered, Q&A session
  • Note: The workshop outline can be customized according to the time allotted and the specific needs of the participants.



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Meet your Instructors
Charmaine Lee
Charmaine Lee
Chief Learning Officer, The Good Designers

Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Iโ€™m Charmaine, Chief Learning Officer at The Good Designers.

Iโ€™m passionate about all things creative, and in recent years Iโ€™ve been on a mission to design and deliver impactful learning experiences in social media, digital marketing, and graphic design.


I empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators with practical strategies to build authentic personal brands that stand out, attract opportunities, and drive meaningful engagement online. In todayโ€™s digital world, a strong personal brand isnโ€™t just an advantage โ€” itโ€™s a powerful asset for credibility and career growth.


Beyond training and consulting, from Feb 2025 to Mar 2027, I dedicate several months each year as a Creative Industry Consultant and Curriculum Developer for the SEE Project, a World Bank initiative in the Federated States of Micronesia, where I design digital skills programs to uplift local high school and communities through creative vocational education.


My workshops are known for being hands-on, engaging, and packed with real-life case studies. I believe in learning that inspires action โ€” equipping participants with frameworks, templates, and strategies they can carry into their daily work.


๐ŸŽค One of my favourite quotes:

โ€œIn learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.โ€ โ€“ Phil Collins


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ IG: @learnwithcharlee

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Get connected with Charmaine on LinkedIn

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190 SGD
Who is this course for?:
Aquascape workshops can be for anyone who is interested in learning about aquascaping and wants to create a beautiful underwater environment in their home or office.
  • Level :Beginners
  • Class Size :Min. 4, Max. 8
  • Public Run :Face to Face
  • Private Run :Face to Face
  • Certificate of Completion
Pre-requisites:
  • Buys a Nanotank (20 cm) and Aquarium Light
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