How to Raise Mollies
  • 1. What is the ideal water temperature for mollies?
A) 72-78°F
B) 85-90°F
C) 50-55°F
D) 60-65°F
  • 2. What type of water is best for mollies?
A) Slightly brackish
B) Freshwater
C) Distilled water
D) Completely saltwater
  • 3. What is the minimum tank size recommended for a small group of mollies?
A) 2 gallons
B) 5 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 20 gallons
  • 4. What does 'livebearer' mean regarding mollies?
A) They require high oxygen levels.
B) They hibernate in winter.
C) They lay eggs.
D) They give birth to live fry.
  • 5. What is a good food source for mollies?
A) Sand
B) Exclusively bloodworms.
C) Flake food supplemented with algae.
D) Only vegetables.
  • 6. What is a sign that a molly is ready to give birth?
A) Loss of color.
B) Swimming upside down.
C) A gravid spot near the anal fin.
D) Sudden aggression.
  • 7. Why is it important to have plants in a molly tank?
A) To attract snails.
B) To increase CO2 levels.
C) Provide shelter for fry.
D) To block all light.
  • 8. What is the ideal pH range for a molly tank?
A) 9.0-9.5
B) 6.0-6.5
C) 5.0-5.5
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 9. How often should you perform water changes in a molly tank?
A) Monthly
B) Weekly
C) Every six months
D) Never
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects mollies?
A) Rabies
B) Mad Cow Disease
C) Ich
D) Bird Flu
  • 11. How to treat Ich?
A) Flush the fish.
B) Increase water temperature and treat with medication.
C) Ignore the fish
D) Add ice cubes to the tank
  • 12. What is the average lifespan of a molly in captivity?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 10-12 years
D) 3-5 years
  • 13. Which of these tank mates are generally NOT recommended for mollies?
A) Guppies
B) Platies
C) Corydoras
D) Fin-nipping fish
  • 14. What should you do if you see aggression between mollies?
A) Lower the water temperature.
B) Stop feeding them.
C) Remove all plants.
D) Provide more hiding places and space.
  • 15. What is a sign of poor water quality in a molly tank?
A) Fish swimming actively.
B) Fish eating regularly.
C) Clear water.
D) Fish gasping at the surface.
  • 16. What is the primary purpose of a filter in a molly tank?
A) To heat the water.
B) To add salt to the water.
C) To remove waste and toxins.
D) To provide light.
  • 17. Why is it important to quarantine new mollies before adding them to the main tank?
A) To change their color.
B) To train them to eat a certain food.
C) To acclimate them to the tank's decorations.
D) To prevent the spread of disease.
  • 18. What does the term 'acclimation' refer to when introducing new fish?
A) Trimming their fins.
B) Gradually adjusting fish to the new tank's water parameters.
C) Teaching them tricks.
D) Changing their diet.
  • 19. What is the gestation period for mollies?
A) 1 week
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) Approximately 28-35 days
  • 20. What is the scientific name for Mollies?
A) Carassius
B) Poecilia
C) Pterophyllum
D) Betta
  • 21. What do mollies eat?
A) Omnivores
B) Carnivores
C) Herbivores
D) Pescetarians
  • 22. How to raise the pH in a Molly tank?
A) Add crushed coral
B) Add vinegar
C) Add bleach
D) Add soda
  • 23. Why add aquarium salt to molly tank?
A) Kill the plants.
B) Make the water tasty.
C) Cloud the water.
D) Help with gill function and reduce stress.
  • 24. What type of environment does mollies like to live in?
A) Vegetated areas
B) Glaciers
C) Urban landscapes
D) Deserts
  • 25. What is the most common color of Mollies?
A) Blue
B) Black
C) Invisible
D) Purple
  • 26. What is a good way to entertain Mollies?
A) Taunt them.
B) Shine a light on them.
C) Provide hiding spots and plants.
D) Put them in an empty tank.
  • 27. What is the best lighting to use in a molly tank?
A) No lights at all.
B) Extremely bright light
C) Standard aquarium lighting
D) A dark box
  • 28. Why can mollies be kept in the pond during the summer?
A) They like warm water.
B) They can breathe air.
C) They can fly.
D) They like cold water.
  • 29. What to do with the baby mollies?
A) Ignore them.
B) Separate them from the adults.
C) Feed them to the adults.
D) Flush them down the toilet.
  • 30. Where do Mollies originate from?
A) Americas
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) Europe
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