How to Raise Axolotls
  • 1. What type of animal is an axolotl?
A) Reptile
B) Mammal
C) Amphibian
D) Fish
  • 2. What is the ideal water temperature for axolotls?
A) 60-68°F (15-20°C)
B) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
C) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
D) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
  • 3. What is neoteny?
A) Retaining larval characteristics into adulthood
B) The process of shedding skin
C) A type of bacterial infection
D) A specific axolotl color morph
  • 4. What size tank is recommended for one adult axolotl?
A) 20 gallons
B) 10 gallons
C) 40 gallons
D) 5 gallons
  • 5. What is a common substrate to AVOID in an axolotl tank?
A) Bare bottom
B) Sand
C) Large slate tiles
D) Gravel
  • 6. What pH level is ideal for axolotl water?
A) 3.0-4.0
B) 5.0-6.0
C) 6.5-8.0
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 7. What is a common food source for axolotls?
A) Fish flakes
B) Bread crumbs
C) Lettuce
D) Earthworms
  • 8. How often should you perform water changes in an axolotl tank?
A) 50% monthly
B) 20-30% weekly
C) 100% weekly
D) Never
  • 9. What should you do if an axolotl bites another axolotl's gills?
A) Apply medicine to the bite
B) Separate them
C) Ignore it, they will sort it out
D) Lower the water level
  • 10. What is a common sign of stress in axolotls?
A) Fluffy gills
B) Healthy appetite
C) Constant swimming
D) Curled gills
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a typical axolotl morph?
A) Albino
B) Koi
C) Leucistic
D) Wild type
  • 12. What do axolotls use their gills for?
A) Balance
B) Oxygen absorption
C) Attracting mates
D) Digestion
  • 13. What is 'cycling' a tank?
A) Replacing the filter media
B) Adding decorations
C) Adjusting the water temperature
D) Establishing beneficial bacteria
  • 14. Why is a filter important for an axolotl tank?
A) To provide a light source
B) To remove waste and toxins
C) To aerate the water
D) To provide a current for exercise
  • 15. What is the lifespan of an axolotl in captivity?
A) 6 months
B) 20-30 years
C) 5-15 years
D) 1-3 years
  • 16. Can axolotls regenerate limbs?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Only as juveniles
D) Only if treated with medicine
  • 17. What type of lighting is best for axolotls?
A) Red lighting
B) Ultraviolet (UV) lighting
C) Dim or no lighting
D) Bright, full-spectrum lighting
  • 18. What can happen if the water temperature is too high?
A) Increased appetite
B) Brighter coloration
C) Faster growth
D) Stress and illness
  • 19. Why should you avoid using soap in an axolotl tank?
A) It corrodes the decorations
B) It's toxic to axolotls
C) It makes the water cloudy
D) It increases the pH level
  • 20. What does it mean if an axolotl is 'floating'?
A) They are enjoying themselves
B) They are sleeping
C) Could be a sign of illness or gas
D) The water is too shallow
  • 21. What type of fish should NOT be kept with axolotls?
A) Any fish, generally
B) Guppies
C) Plecos
D) Goldfish
  • 22. What is the scientific name for axolotl?
A) Ichthyophis glutinosus
B) Salamandra salamandra
C) Rana temporaria
D) Ambystoma mexicanum
  • 23. How do axolotls primarily find food?
A) Smell and movement
B) Taste
C) Echolocation
D) Sight
  • 24. What is a common bacterial infection in axolotls?
A) Red Leg
B) Dropsy
C) Ich
D) Fin Rot
  • 25. What is the best way to dechlorinate tap water for an axolotl tank?
A) Let it sit out for 24 hours
B) Use a water conditioner
C) Boil the water
D) Add baking soda
  • 26. At what age are axolotls typically sexually mature?
A) 6-12 months
B) 2-3 years
C) 5 years
D) 1-3 months
  • 27. What is a cloaca?
A) A type of axolotl fungus
B) A sensory organ
C) A common excretory opening
D) A breathing apparatus
  • 28. How many toes do axolotls typically have on each foot?
A) 4-5
B) 3
C) 6
D) 2
  • 29. What does it mean if an axolotl's skin is peeling?
A) Could be a sign of stress or poor water quality
B) Normal shedding
C) They are changing color
D) They are growing
  • 30. What is the role of tannins in an axolotl tank?
A) Adds essential nutrients
B) Lowers pH level to dangerous levels
C) Removes nitrates
D) Can have antifungal and antibacterial properties
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