A) 40 gallons B) 10 gallons C) 20 gallons D) 5 gallons
A) Bottom dwellers B) Surface dwellers C) Plant eaters D) Mid-water swimmers
A) Sharp gravel B) Large pebbles C) Crushed coral D) Sand
A) 50-60°F (10-15°C) B) 65-70°F (18-21°C) C) 88-95°F (31-35°C) D) 75-86°F (24-30°C)
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5 or more
A) Hiding constantly B) Aggression towards tankmates C) Loachy dances D) Floating at the surface
A) Omnivorous, with a preference for meaty foods B) Detritus only C) Herbivorous D) Strictly vegetarian
A) They are sensitive to poor water conditions B) They can tolerate fluctuating pH levels C) They are resistant to diseases D) They thrive in high nitrate levels
A) Dropsy B) Swim Bladder Disorder C) Fin Rot D) Ich (White Spot Disease)
A) Strong currents B) Open swimming space C) Plenty of hiding places D) Bright lighting
A) Yoyo Loach B) Dwarf Loach C) Clown Loach D) Kuhli Loach
A) No filtration needed B) Minimal filtration C) Sufficient biological and mechanical filtration D) Only chemical filtration
A) To observe them for diseases B) To acclimate them to the tank temperature C) To feed them a special diet D) To prevent them from hiding
A) 8.0-8.5 B) 9.0-9.5 C) 6.0-7.5 D) 5.0-5.5
A) Never feed them live food B) Overfeed them to ensure they get enough C) Feed them once a day in one spot D) Scatter food throughout the tank
A) Add more loaches to the tank B) Check water parameters and look for signs of illness C) Assume they are naturally shy D) Turn off the tank lights
A) Corydoras catfish B) Small tetras C) Aggressive, fin-nipping fish D) Peaceful community fish
A) Loaches are sensitive to some medications B) Loaches require higher doses of medication C) All medications are safe for loaches D) Medications are never needed for loaches
A) Provides hiding places and releases beneficial tannins B) Increases the pH C) Makes the water harder D) Adds harmful chemicals to the water
A) Only when the water looks dirty B) Never, if the tank is well-established C) Every few months D) Regularly, about 25-50% weekly
A) Loaches don't jump, so it is not necessary B) To block out light C) To prevent them from jumping out D) To keep the water warm
A) Yoyo Loach B) Dwarf Loach C) Clown Loach D) Kuhli Loach
A) Floating the bag for a few minutes B) Drip acclimation C) Adding them with a net D) Simply releasing them into the tank
A) UV lighting B) Very bright lighting C) No lighting at all D) Moderate lighting
A) Copper enhances their coloration B) Copper makes the water clearer C) Copper is a necessary nutrient for loaches D) Copper is toxic to loaches
A) It is a normal behavior B) They are playing C) They may have parasites D) They are cleaning themselves
A) Buy the smallest ones available B) Ensure they are active and healthy C) Buy them without checking their condition D) Choose the most colorful ones
A) Vegetable matter only B) Sinking pellets and frozen foods C) No supplemental food needed D) Flake food only
A) Temperature fluctuations don't affect loaches B) To make the water clearer C) To prevent stress and disease D) To encourage breeding
A) Loss of appetite B) Brighter coloration C) Increased activity D) Constant swimming at the surface |