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Quiz about General Aquaria
Quiz about General Aquaria

General Aquaria Trivia Quiz


This quiz covers general aquarium trivia. If you own an aquarium or are interested in this fantastic hobby then give this quiz a go!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bluetooth. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Bluetooth
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
26,817
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1151
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Question 1 of 10
1. When a fish is introduced into a new aquarium, a natural process begins. Which process is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. An additive found in almost all municipal water supplies that is harmful to aquaria. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A tube found in some male fish which is used to transfer sperm to the female. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does pH stand for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. These fish love building nests! Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This source of live food is best suited for newly hatched fry. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An aquarium is best oxygenated by Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Is it recommended to flush your fish down the toilet once it has died?


Question 9 of 10
9. What is generally the best type of lighting for aquarium plants? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following fish are NOT suitable for a tropical aquarium? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When a fish is introduced into a new aquarium, a natural process begins. Which process is this?

Answer: Nitrogen cycle

The nitrogen cycle is a process where bacteria grow to break down ammonia into nitrite, nitrate, and eventually nitrogen gas. Thus this process begins as soon as ammonia is introduced into the aquarium. Today, the majority of aquarists consider fishless-cycling the best way to go since none of the fish have so suffer from ammonia or nitrite poisoning.
2. An additive found in almost all municipal water supplies that is harmful to aquaria.

Answer: Chlorine

Chlorine and chloramines are very common in tap water and are best treated with a water conditioner designed for aquarists.
3. A tube found in some male fish which is used to transfer sperm to the female.

Answer: Gonopodium

Livebearers commonly use this.
4. What does pH stand for?

Answer: Power or potential of Hydrogen

Comes from the French 'pouvoir hydrogen,' and is the measurment of hydrogen ions. Ph is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, where 7.0 is neutral. Anything less that 7 is acidic, anything more that 7 is alkaline.
5. These fish love building nests!

Answer: Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf Gouramis are bubble-nest builders. They do this by producing a mound of bubbles at the surface of the {water;} During spawning, the male will even catch the eggs before they hit the bottom and spit them into the nest.
6. This source of live food is best suited for newly hatched fry.

Answer: Brine Shrimp

Brine Shrimp (Artemia spp.)live in salt marshes and are very popular since they are easily hatched at home. Brine shrimp have the remarkable ability to cope with periods of drought by dehydrating their eggs so they can hatch years later once the rain comes.
7. An aquarium is best oxygenated by

Answer: surface water movement

Many aquarists still think that bubbles from oxygen aerators oxygenate the water. However, instead of oxygenating the water, these bubbles help circulate the water past the surface where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen. Surface water movement oxygenates the water much more effectively.
8. Is it recommended to flush your fish down the toilet once it has died?

Answer: No

Unfortunately, many still flush fish down the toilet. Many fish go through a long and painful death once they reach septic tanks or are eventually subjected to chemicals if they are still alive and if they are dead from some sort of infection this will go into the water supply.
9. What is generally the best type of lighting for aquarium plants?

Answer: Full-spectrum

Full spectrum lighting contain a range of colors of both the invisible and visible spectrum. They will give off what appears to be white light, but may emit certain wavelengths more intensly than others.
10. Which of the following fish are NOT suitable for a tropical aquarium?

Answer: Goldfish

Goldfish are cold water fish and are not suited for life in a warm environment. They are also slow moving, long-finned and are thus proned to getting harrassed by other tankmates.
Source: Author Bluetooth

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