How to Raise Cichlids
  • 1. What is the ideal pH range for most African cichlids?
A) 7.0 - 7.4
B) 6.0 - 6.8
C) 7.8 - 8.6
D) 8.8 - 9.2
  • 2. What is the minimum tank size for a pair of small cichlids (under 4 inches)?
A) 30 gallons
B) 20 gallons
C) 5 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 3. What type of filtration is generally recommended for cichlid tanks?
A) Minimal filtration
B) No filtration
C) Overfiltration
D) Underfiltration
  • 4. Which of the following is a good food source for herbivorous cichlids?
A) Blackworms
B) Bloodworms
C) Spirulina flakes
D) Brine shrimp
  • 5. What is a common sign of aggression in cichlids?
A) Flaring gills
B) Laying eggs
C) Eating vigorously
D) Fin nipping
  • 6. What is the purpose of rocks and caves in a cichlid tank?
A) Increase water temperature
B) Lower pH
C) Provide hiding places
D) Increase water hardness
  • 7. What is 'cichlid aggression' typically caused by?
A) Lack of food
B) Poor water quality
C) Territoriality
D) Overcrowding
  • 8. Which of the following is a common disease affecting cichlids?
A) Rickets
B) Ich
C) Scurvy
D) Tuberculosis
  • 9. How often should water changes be performed in a cichlid tank?
A) Weekly
B) Bi-weekly
C) Never
D) Monthly
  • 10. What is the ideal temperature range for most cichlids?
A) 76-82°F
B) 85-90°F
C) 65-70°F
D) 70-75°F
  • 11. What is a 'substrate sifter' cichlid?
A) A cichlid that breeds in caves
B) A cichlid that filters food from the substrate
C) A cichlid that eats algae
D) A cichlid that lives under rocks
  • 12. What is the process of 'conditioning' cichlids for breeding?
A) Adding salt to the water
B) Removing all decorations
C) Feeding them a high-quality diet
D) Lowering the water temperature
  • 13. What type of lighting is generally recommended for cichlid tanks?
A) UVB lighting
B) High-intensity lighting
C) Standard aquarium lighting
D) No lighting
  • 14. What is a common way to decorate a Malawi cichlid tank?
A) With driftwood
B) With rocks and caves
C) With live plants
D) With colorful gravel
  • 15. What type of food are most juvenile cichlids best fed?
A) Large pellets
B) Small, protein-rich foods
C) Algae wafers
D) Fruits and vegetables
  • 16. What does 'Mbuna' mean?
A) Plant Eater
B) Rock Dweller
C) Lake Fish
D) Colorful Fish
  • 17. What is a good indicator of good water quality?
A) Brown water and low pH
B) Clear water and low nitrate levels
C) Green water and high ammonia levels
D) Cloudy water and high nitrate levels
  • 18. How can you reduce aggression in a cichlid tank?
A) Removing all decorations
B) Overstocking with similar species
C) Understocking the tank
D) Adding one large, dominant cichlid
  • 19. What is the purpose of a quarantine tank?
A) To grow live plants
B) To isolate new fish for observation
C) To breed cichlids
D) To house aggressive cichlids
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a suitable substrate for a cichlid tank?
A) Gravel
B) Fine sand
C) Aragonite sand
D) Crushed coral
  • 21. What is 'bloat' in cichlids?
A) A viral infection causing fin rot
B) A parasitic infection causing weight loss
C) A bacterial infection causing swelling of the abdomen
D) A fungal infection causing skin lesions
  • 22. What does 'dimorphism' refer to in cichlids?
A) Visual differences between males and females
B) Differences in diet between species
C) Differences in aggression levels
D) Differences in water parameter requirements
  • 23. What is the purpose of adding Epsom salt to a cichlid tank?
A) To treat bloat
B) To kill parasites
C) To increase hardness
D) To lower pH
  • 24. What is the best way to introduce new cichlids to an established tank?
A) Add them to the tank at night
B) Acclimate them slowly and observe them closely
C) Release them directly into the tank
D) Quarantine them for a few hours
  • 25. What is the benefit of using a protein skimmer in a cichlid tank?
A) It lowers the pH of the water
B) It removes organic waste before it decomposes
C) It removes nitrates from the water
D) It adds oxygen to the water
  • 26. What should you do if you notice a cichlid is being constantly bullied?
A) Remove the aggressor
B) Remove the bullied fish
C) Add more cichlids to diffuse aggression
D) Ignore it, they will sort it out
  • 27. What is the function of a bubbler or air stone in a cichlid tank?
A) To heat the water
B) To lower the pH
C) To increase oxygen levels
D) To filter the water
  • 28. What is 'mouthbrooding' in cichlids?
A) Filtering food with the mouth
B) Building nests with the mouth
C) Fighting with the mouth
D) Holding eggs or fry in the mouth
  • 29. Which of these cichlids is considered a peaceful community fish?
A) Apistogramma
B) Jack Dempsey
C) Convict Cichlid
D) Red Devil
  • 30. What is a common method for increasing hardness of the water?
A) Adding vinegar
B) Adding distilled water
C) Adding crushed coral
D) Adding peat moss
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