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