About Fish Species Base

What this site is

Fish Species Base is a free reference covering 100+ fish species: temperament, coat, size, life span, and breed history — plus practical guides for choosing and keeping fish. Every species profile includes a quick-reference facts panel and an FAQ section.

Who runs it

The site is researched and maintained by the Fish Species Base Editorial Team, a small independent group of long-time aquarium aquarists. We are fish people first: the team has kept, bred, and foster-failed more breeds than we can count.

Where the data comes from

• Published breed standards from major kennel club breed standards
• Veterinary and canine health resources
• Encyclopedic breed references, cross-checked across at least two sources
• Our own editorial review — every profile is read and cleaned before publishing

Editorial process

Breed facts (size, life span, litter size, coat) are cross-checked against published standards. Descriptions and guides are written in plain language and reviewed by the editorial team before going live. When sources disagree, we say so or pick the most commonly cited figure — we do not invent precision.

Sister site

Looking for cats? Visit our sister site Fish Species Base — 100+ fish species profiles with the same format.

Veterinary disclaimer

Breed information here is general reference, not veterinary advice. Always consult a experienced aquarist or aquatic veterinarian about your fish's health.