How to Identify and Classify Mollies
  • 1. What is the defining characteristic of a mollie's body shape?
A) Square and boxy
B) Flat and pancake-like
C) Elongated and somewhat compressed laterally
D) Round and spherical
  • 2. Mollies belong to which family of fish?
A) Cichlidae
B) Cyprinidae
C) Characidae
D) Poeciliidae
  • 3. What type of environment do mollies typically inhabit in the wild?
A) Arctic waters
B) Exclusively saltwater
C) Exclusively freshwater
D) Brackish and freshwater
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a common fin type found in mollies?
A) Round tail fin
B) Sailfin dorsal fin
C) Lyretail tail fin
D) Bifurcated tail fin
  • 5. What does the term 'dimorphism' refer to in mollies?
A) Differences in appearance between males and females
B) Differences in coloration between different species
C) Differences in behavior between different populations
D) Differences in size between juveniles and adults
  • 6. How can you typically distinguish a male mollie from a female mollie?
A) Females are always larger
B) Females have a more pointed dorsal fin
C) Males are always more colorful
D) Males have a gonopodium
  • 7. What is a gonopodium?
A) A modified anal fin used for reproduction
B) A type of gill covering
C) A specialized sensory organ
D) A defensive spine
  • 8. What does 'livebearer' mean in the context of fish?
A) The fish requires live food
B) The female gives birth to live young
C) The fish is always peaceful
D) The fish lays eggs
  • 9. What is a common color variation seen in mollies?
A) Purple, green, blue, red
B) Black, silver, orange, white
C) Gold, bronze, indigo, violet
D) Pink, brown, grey, turquoise
  • 10. Which species is most commonly referred to when discussing 'mollies'?
A) Danio rerio
B) Betta splendens
C) Carassius auratus
D) Poecilia latipinna or Poecilia sphenops
  • 11. What is the scientific name for the Sailfin Molly?
A) Poecilia reticulata
B) Poecilia velifera
C) Poecilia latipinna
D) Poecilia sphenops
  • 12. Which characteristic is most pronounced in male Sailfin Mollies?
A) Bright coloration
B) Elongated caudal fin
C) Spiked scales
D) Large dorsal fin
  • 13. What is the scientific name for the Black Molly?
A) Poecilia formosa
B) Poecilia latipinna
C) Poecilia reticulata
D) Poecilia sphenops
  • 14. The Yucatan Molly (Poecilia velifera) is known for its:
A) Exceptionally large dorsal fin
B) Small size
C) Bright red coloration
D) Tolerance to very cold water
  • 15. Which of the following is a hybrid variety of molly?
A) Dalmatian Molly
B) All of the above are hybrid.
C) Gold Dust Molly
D) Balloon Molly
  • 16. What does 'Balloon' in Balloon Molly refer to?
A) The color pattern
B) The way they swim
C) The rounded body shape
D) The large dorsal fin
  • 17. What is the diet of mollies primarily composed of?
A) Insects only
B) Algae and plant matter
C) Gravel
D) Exclusively meat-based foods
  • 18. What is the recommended water temperature range for keeping mollies?
A) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
B) 60-70°F (15-21°C)
C) 72-82°F (22-28°C)
D) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
  • 19. Which water parameter is most important to monitor in a molly tank?
A) Ammonia and Nitrite
B) Oxygen Level
C) Water Hardness
D) Salinity
  • 20. What does it mean if a molly is 'shimmying'?
A) It's a mating behavior
B) It's a normal swimming pattern
C) It's a sign it wants food
D) It's a sign of stress or illness
  • 21. Why is adding aquarium salt sometimes beneficial for mollies?
A) It promotes algae growth
B) It makes the water clearer
C) It lowers the pH
D) It can help prevent diseases and improve osmoregulation
  • 22. What is the gestation period for mollies?
A) Around 28-35 days
B) Around 7 days
C) Around 60 days
D) Around 180 days
  • 23. What is the average lifespan of a molly in captivity?
A) 3-5 years
B) 6 months
C) 10-15 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 24. What is a fry?
A) A type of food
B) Fish disease
C) Adult Fish
D) Baby Fish
  • 25. What should you do with molly fry to increase their chances of survival?
A) Keep them in direct sunlight
B) Overfeed them
C) Separate them from the adults
D) Expose them to high water flow
  • 26. Which plant is suitable for a molly tank?
A) Java Moss
B) Rose Bush
C) Cactus
D) Poison Ivy
  • 27. Which of the following fish are NOT compatible with mollies?
A) Guppies
B) Corydoras Catfish
C) Neon Tetras
D) Aggressive Cichlids
  • 28. What does 'dorsal' refer to on a fish?
A) The gill covering
B) The top fin
C) The tail fin
D) The bottom fin
  • 29. What does it mean if a molly is constantly hiding?
A) It's sleeping
B) It may be stressed or ill
C) It's playing hide-and-seek
D) It's preparing to lay eggs
  • 30. What is the benefit of adding driftwood to a molly tank?
A) It adds excessive tannins that can cloud water
B) It provides hiding places and can lower pH slightly.
C) It makes the water brighter
D) It increases the water's hardness
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