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