# How do I find a fish profile?

Maquarium contains a database of common fish which you can search to find useful information about your fish, plant, coral and invertebrates. You can use this information to ensure your aquarium conditions are ideal for your inhabitants. To search for a profile, follow the steps below.

Create a new fish, plant, coral or invertabrate or double-click an existing entry.

Select "Search" from the edit panel.

Enter the common or scientific (Latin) name of the fish you are searching for, and press return.

Note: Searching looks at names that contain the string you have entered, when in doubt, only enter as short of name as possible.

Select the closest match, and press the "Choose" button.

Can't find the entry you're looking for? Widen your criteria or you may have to submit it's profile for inclusion in the profile database.