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