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How to Raise Koi Fishes - Exam
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  • 1. What is the ideal pH range for a koi pond?
A) 9.0 - 9.5
B) 5.0 - 5.5
C) 6.0 - 6.5
D) 7.0 - 8.5
  • 2. What is the minimum pond depth recommended for koi?
A) 3 feet
B) 1 foot
C) 6 inches
D) 2 feet
  • 3. What type of filter is essential for a koi pond?
A) Biological filter
B) Mechanical filter
C) UV sterilizer
D) Chemical filter
  • 4. How often should you perform water changes in a koi pond?
A) 10-20% weekly
B) 100% yearly
C) 5% monthly
D) 50% monthly
  • 5. What is a common sign of overfeeding koi?
A) Cloudy water
B) Algae growth
C) Clear water
D) Healthy fish
  • 6. What is the ideal temperature range for koi?
A) 85-95°F
B) 65-75°F
C) 30-40°F
D) 40-50°F
  • 7. What is the quarantine period recommended for new koi?
A) 1 day
B) 1 week
C) 4-6 weeks
D) 2 weeks
  • 8. What is a common parasite that affects koi?
A) Snails
B) Algae
C) Water lilies
D) Ich
  • 9. What type of food is best for young koi?
A) Low-protein food
B) Algae wafers
C) Flake food
D) High-protein food
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a factor affecting koi pond water quality?
A) Pond location relative to moon phase
B) Sunlight
C) Decomposing organic matter
D) Fish waste
  • 11. What does KH measure in a koi pond?
A) Keto Hydrate
B) Krypton Halide
C) Carbonate Hardness
D) Potassium Hydride
  • 12. Why is aeration important in a koi pond?
A) Keeps the water warm
B) Filters the water
C) Reduces algae growth
D) Provides oxygen for the fish
  • 13. What can be added to a koi pond to help reduce ammonia?
A) Beneficial bacteria
B) Salt
C) Bleach
D) Vinegar
  • 14. What is the recommended number of koi per gallon of water?
A) 1 koi per 50 gallons
B) 1 koi per 250-500 gallons
C) 1 koi per 10 gallons
D) 1 koi per 1000 gallons
  • 15. Which of these plants is LEAST suitable for a koi pond?
A) Cattails
B) Water lilies
C) Poison Ivy
D) Water hyacinth
  • 16. What is the term for the Japanese art of breeding koi?
A) Nishikigoi
B) Bonsai
C) Origami
D) Sumo
  • 17. What does ammonia do to koi?
A) Makes them more colorful
B) Helps them grow faster
C) Burns their gills
D) Repels parasites
  • 18. What is the purpose of a pond skimmer?
A) Filters the water
B) Heats the water
C) Removes surface debris
D) Adds oxygen to the water
  • 19. What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection in koi?
A) Ulcers
B) Increased appetite
C) Increased activity
D) Brighter colors
  • 20. Which of the following is a good source of supplemental oxygen in a koi pond?
A) Pond dye
B) Aquatic plants
C) Air stone
D) Rock salt
  • 21. What is the primary cause of green water in a koi pond?
A) Bacterial infection
B) High ammonia levels
C) Algae bloom
D) Parasites
  • 22. What is the best way to prevent heron attacks on your koi?
A) Netting over the pond
B) Feeding the herons
C) Adding more fish
D) Planting tall grasses
  • 23. Why should you avoid using copper-based medications in a koi pond?
A) Causes algae blooms
B) Ineffective against parasites
C) Reduces water clarity
D) Toxic to koi
  • 24. What should you do with koi during the winter months in cold climates?
A) Move them indoors to a heated tank
B) Stop feeding them completely
C) Add antifreeze to the pond
D) Keep a hole in the ice for gas exchange
  • 25. What is the term for a koi with a metallic sheen?
A) Sanke
B) Showa
C) Ogon
D) Kohaku
  • 26. What is the most important factor in selecting a location for a koi pond?
A) Visibility from the house
B) Soil type
C) Proximity to trees
D) Sunlight exposure
  • 27. What is the purpose of a bottom drain in a koi pond?
A) Adds oxygen to the water
B) Circulates the water
C) Removes solid waste
D) Heats the water
  • 28. What is the best way to test the water quality of a koi pond?
A) Use a test kit
B) Taste the water
C) Observe the fish behavior
D) Smell the water
  • 29. What type of filter uses gravity to remove solids from pond water?
A) UV sterilizer
B) Biological filter
C) Chemical filter
D) Settlement chamber
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