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