How to Raise Cichlids - Exam
  • 1. What is the ideal pH range for most African cichlids?
A) 6.0 - 6.8
B) 7.8 - 8.6
C) 7.0 - 7.4
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) 30 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 5 gallons
  • 3. What type of filtration is generally recommended for cichlid tanks?
A) No filtration
B) Underfiltration
C) Overfiltration
D) Minimal filtration
  • 4. Which of the following is a good food source for herbivorous cichlids?
A) Brine shrimp
B) Blackworms
C) Spirulina flakes
D) Bloodworms
  • 5. What is a common sign of aggression in cichlids?
A) Laying eggs
B) Flaring gills
C) Fin nipping
D) Eating vigorously
  • 6. What is the purpose of rocks and caves in a cichlid tank?
A) Lower pH
B) Increase water hardness
C) Provide hiding places
D) Increase water temperature
  • 7. What is 'cichlid aggression' typically caused by?
A) Lack of food
B) Overcrowding
C) Poor water quality
D) Territoriality
  • 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) Never
B) Bi-weekly
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 10. What is the ideal temperature range for most cichlids?
A) 85-90°F
B) 70-75°F
C) 65-70°F
D) 76-82°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 lives under rocks
D) A cichlid that filters food from the substrate
  • 12. What is the process of 'conditioning' cichlids for breeding?
A) Lowering the water temperature
B) Feeding them a high-quality diet
C) Removing all decorations
D) Adding salt to the water
  • 13. What type of lighting is generally recommended for cichlid tanks?
A) No lighting
B) UVB lighting
C) Standard aquarium lighting
D) High-intensity 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) Large pellets
B) Small, protein-rich foods
C) Fruits and vegetables
D) Algae wafers
  • 16. What does 'Mbuna' mean?
A) Plant Eater
B) Lake Fish
C) Colorful Fish
D) Rock Dweller
  • 17. What is a good indicator of good water quality?
A) Brown water and low pH
B) Cloudy water and high nitrate levels
C) Green water and high ammonia levels
D) Clear water and low nitrate levels
  • 18. How can you reduce aggression in a cichlid tank?
A) Overstocking with similar species
B) Adding one large, dominant cichlid
C) Removing all decorations
D) Understocking the tank
  • 19. What is the purpose of a quarantine tank?
A) To isolate new fish for observation
B) To breed cichlids
C) To grow live plants
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) Aragonite sand
D) Fine sand
  • 21. What is 'bloat' in cichlids?
A) A bacterial infection causing swelling of the abdomen
B) A parasitic infection causing weight loss
C) A fungal infection causing skin lesions
D) A viral infection causing fin rot
  • 22. What does 'dimorphism' refer to in cichlids?
A) Differences in water parameter requirements
B) Differences in diet between species
C) Visual differences between males and females
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 increase hardness
D) To lower pH
  • 24. What is the best way to introduce new cichlids to an established tank?
A) Acclimate them slowly and observe them closely
B) Add them to the tank at night
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 adds oxygen to the water
B) It lowers the pH of the water
C) It removes nitrates from the water
D) It removes organic waste before it decomposes
  • 26. What should you do if you notice a cichlid is being constantly bullied?
A) Remove the bullied fish
B) Remove the aggressor
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 filter the water
B) To heat the water
C) To increase oxygen levels
D) To lower the pH
  • 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 crushed coral
B) Adding vinegar
C) Adding distilled water
D) Adding peat moss
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