Fish Profile Template

[Jchillin]

For your convenience, please use the following template for submitting a profile on your favorite fish.

Submitted by (Your Name)

(Common Name of fish – Scientific Name)

Synonyms: (other known scientific name(s)

Common Names: (other known common name(s)

Category: Species (ie: Cichlid)

Family: (Scientific Genus)

Origin: Location of origin (ie: Lake Malawi)

Main Ecosystem: (type of water system…River, Lake, etc.)

Salinity: (Freshwater, Salt water or Brackish)

Temperment: Common trait (ie: aggressive, shy, docile, etc)

Diet: (Omnivore, carnivore)

Care: (What the fish requires other than water parameters (ie: special diets, special care, hiding places, feeding, etc.).

pH: (The entire pH range the fish can thrive in)

Temperature: (The complete temperature range the fish can thrive in)

Hardness: (The complete range of carbonate hardness)

Potential size: (Size the fish can attain)

Water Region: (The preferred swimming range of the fish)

Activity: (ie: Diurnal)

Lifespan: (Expected lifespan of the fish)

Color: (All colors associated/displayed by fish)

Mouth: (ie: Normal)

Sexing: (If known, which characteristics separate male and females

Acclimation: (How to acclimate the fish to your tank – Include details of methods used)

Breeding: (Provide details of behaviors and special needs of how the fish breeds)

Comments: (Provide details of your experience with the fish. You can include information provided by sources. If you utilize any sources{books, websites, etc.},
include them below.

Sources: (enter all sources below this line)

*Photos are beneficial. Attach photos in this space. Photos of both the male and female are even better.

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