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