Title: (Optional) Identify various categories of fish suitable for home aquariums.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring the Small Animal Care Industry

Identification should include

  - terminology common to fish (e.g., dorsal, cranial, anterior, caudal, transverse, brille, fins, gills, scales, scutes)
  - considerations involved in selecting pet fish (e.g., freshwater, tropical, marine)
  - common species of fish (e.g., goldfish, swordtails, angelfish, tetras, guppies, koi, gourami, oscars)
  - markings and color and anatomical characteristics such as size, weight, shape, length, and fin structure
  - fish behaviors
  - reproductive traits
  - feeding habits
  - nutritional requirements of pet fish
  - housing and equipment requirements for pet fish
  - natural habitats in which fish are found (e.g., lake, pond, river, ocean).

Process/Skill Questions:

  - Why is it important to know the characteristics of a fish before selecting it for a pet?
  - What species of fish can be kept in a freshwater aquarium?
  - What species of fish can be kept in a saltwater aquarium?
  - What is ichthyology?
  - What types of filtration systems are available for aquariums?
  - What are some protected fish species, and why are they protected?