AY Honor Ornamental Fish Requirements

Ornamental Fish

Skill Level

2

Year

2025

Version

06.11.2025

Approval authority

South American Division

1. What are the most well-known freshwater fish in the world?

2. Carp fish have been genetically modified, giving rise to which type of ornamental fish?

3. What is the origin of the following fish?

a. Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

b. Red Discus (Symphysodon discus)

c. Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

d. Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

4. List:

a. Three species of fish that do not necessarily need heating in the aquarium

b. Freshwater fish ideal for community aquariums

c. Freshwater aquarium fish that are suitable for beginners

d. Freshwater aquarium fish that are not recommended for beginners

e. Saltwater fish that are suitable for beginners

f. Marine aquarium fish that are recommended for experienced aquarists

5. Answer the following items:

a. Why is the Betta splendens fish also known as the fighting fish?

b. Which fish is known as the angelfish?

c. Which freshwater fish has a red head as a characteristic?

d. Why is the neon tetra called that?

e. Why is the kissing gourami called that?

f. Why is the swordtail called that?

g. What are other names for the fish Poecilia reticulata?

h. What is the most common type of molly fish?