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Keeping Goldfish

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Fish : Keeping Goldfish

Introduction:
"Congratulations! You've just become the proud owner of Goldie the goldfish. But do you know how to take care of him?"


1. Before you can take Goldie home from the pet shop you will need to buy him a tank. How many gallons of water are recommended for one goldfish?
    1 gallon
    5 gallons
    2 gallons
    10 gallons


2. You take your new tank home and fill it with tapwater. Which chemical should be removed from the water before you add the fish?
    Chlorine
    Argon
    Fluorine
    Helium


3. Why might you decide to add gravel to Goldie's tank?
    To decorate the tank
    To anchor down plants and ornaments
    To help filter the waste
    All of these


4. In order to keep Goldie in good health it is essential to fit a heater to his tank. Is this true or false?
    True
    False


5. Which of these is not a reason why you might fit a fluorescent light to Goldie's tank?
    To encourage algae growth
    To enhance the colour of the fish
    To illuminate the aquarium
    To help plant growth


6. A few days after setting up the tank and adding the fish, Goldie's water becomes very cloudy as the water cycling process begins. What is this condition better known as?
    New Tank Syndrome
    Aquarium Adaptation Effect
    Water Clouding Syndrome
    Aeration


7. Which of these is a symptom of the common goldfish illness, swim bladder disease?
    Rubbing body along gravel
    Gasping at the surface of the water
    Rapid gill movement
    Swimming upside down


8. You want to buy another fish to keep Goldie company, but you can't decide which type to buy. Which of these is not the name of a breed of goldfish?
    Fantail
    Comet
    Albino Channel
    Bubble Eye


9. You decide to buy some Neon Tetras. What is the most important reason why they should not be kept in the same tank as Goldie?
    The goldfish will eat the Neon Tetras
    Neon Tetras are tropical fish and require different food and water conditions
    The two fish will fight with each other
    All of these


10. Now that your aquarium is established, taking care of Goldie shouldn't take too much effort. Which of these things should you do at least every other day?
    Change 25% of Goldie's water
    Feed Goldie
    Test pH, nitrite and ammonia levels
    Clean plastic plants and ornaments


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