Cranston High School West Library: Fish Proposal Project

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 Parts of the Fish Proposal Project

Format: Google Slide Presentation

You will present project to class, as a group.  

Title

Fish Description and Picture

Nature- should include information about the natural habitat, distribution (where in the world) in nature, and natural behaviors.

Reproduction- should include information about the larvae, how to breed, and yield in culture (numbers of eggs/babies).

Profit Possibilities-if you were to grow these fish commercially.  Research information about adult size and how much would you pay for one of your fish

Methodology (Specific to your tank in the school)- must describe the following:

• how will care be given on a daily basis
• how will temperature be maintained 
• how will potential diseases be treated
• food requirements (what will you feed your fish)
• tank maintenance (your daily and weekly plan)
• pH maintenance
• ideal and realistic tank size

Challengers-Issues others have had with raising this fish; suggestions include how care will be given over school vacations and long weekends, potential feeding issues/special diets, financial obstacles, etc.

Timeline of growth and maintenance

References  (Work Cited)

Images and Beautification:Include at least 1 picture.  You will also be graded on how interesting/creative and how “user friendly” you design your project. Ex. Use a large font size, good contrasting colors and be concise with your wording.

Fishkeeping World