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How to Care for Cichlids
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for most Cichlid species?
A) 85-95°F
B) 50-60°F
C) 60-70°F
D) 72-82°F
  • 2. What is the general pH range preferred by African Cichlids?
A) 7.8-8.6
B) 8.8-9.2
C) 7.0-7.5
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 3. What type of filtration is generally recommended for Cichlid tanks?
A) Minimal Filtration
B) Underfiltration
C) Overfiltration
D) No Filtration
  • 4. What food type should form the base of a Cichlid's diet?
A) High-quality Cichlid pellets
B) Goldfish flakes
C) Lettuce
D) Live Blackworms
  • 5. Why is regular water changes important for Cichlids?
A) Keeps the water sparkling clean
B) Removes nitrates and replenishes minerals
C) Changes the pH
D) Heats the tank
  • 6. What is a common sign of aggression in Cichlids?
A) Rapid swimming
B) Hiding in plants
C) Increased appetite
D) Fin nipping
  • 7. What type of substrate is best for burrowing Cichlids?
A) Bare bottom
B) Sand
C) Marbles
D) Large gravel
  • 8. What is the purpose of rocks in a Cichlid tank?
A) Add oxygen to the water
B) Provide hiding places and territories
C) Reduce the pH
D) Increase water hardness
  • 9. What is the recommended quarantine period for new Cichlids?
A) No quarantine needed
B) 4-6 weeks
C) 1-2 days
D) 1 week
  • 10. What disease is commonly associated with poor water quality in Cichlid tanks?
A) Dropsy
B) Swim bladder disease
C) Ich (white spot disease)
D) Fin rot
  • 11. What does 'mbuna' mean?
A) Plant Eater
B) Rock Dweller
C) Open Water Swimmer
D) Sand Sifter
  • 12. What should you do if a Cichlid is being bullied by other fish?
A) Turn off the lights
B) Re-arrange the tank decor or remove the aggressor
C) Add more food
D) Ignore it, they will sort it out
  • 13. What water parameter is essential to monitor for African Cichlids?
A) Phosphate levels
B) Nitrate levels
C) KH (carbonate hardness)
D) Copper levels
  • 14. What is the purpose of adding aquarium salt to a Cichlid tank?
A) Helps with osmoregulation and reduces stress
B) Removes chlorine
C) Lowers the pH
D) Acts as a fertilizer for plants
  • 15. How often should you perform water changes on a Cichlid tank?
A) No water changes needed
B) 50% monthly
C) 25-50% weekly
D) 10% monthly
  • 16. What is a 'buffer' in aquarium terms?
A) Substance that resists changes in pH
B) A type of filter
C) A decoration
D) A type of food
  • 17. What behavior is common during Cichlid breeding?
A) Hibernation
B) Schooling
C) Mouthbrooding
D) Burrowing
  • 18. Why are plants often difficult to keep in Cichlid tanks?
A) Plants compete for food
B) Plants lower the pH too much
C) Cichlids may uproot or eat them
D) Plants attract parasites
  • 19. What is the best way to clean algae off the glass of a Cichlid tank?
A) Soap and water
B) Vinegar
C) Algae scraper or magnet
D) Bleach
  • 20. What is the purpose of a protein skimmer in a freshwater Cichlid tank?
A) Adds oxygen to the water
B) Stabilizes pH
C) Removes organic waste before it decomposes
D) Removes nitrates
  • 21. Which of these is a common ailment affecting Cichlids?
A) Swine Flu
B) Hole-in-the-head disease
C) Bird Flu
D) Mad Cow Disease
  • 22. Which type of Cichlids are less aggressive and better suited for community tanks?
A) Tanganyikan Cichlids
B) Victorian Cichlids
C) South American Cichlids
D) Malawi Cichlids
  • 23. What is important to consider when choosing tank mates for Cichlids?
A) Price and availability
B) Color and pattern
C) Region of origin only
D) Temperament and size
  • 24. What does 'nitrification' refer to in the context of an aquarium?
A) Conversion of ammonia to nitrite and then to nitrate
B) Conversion of nitrate to ammonia
C) Removing nitrates
D) Adding beneficial bacteria
  • 25. Why is it important to cycle a new aquarium before adding Cichlids?
A) To heat the water
B) To establish beneficial bacteria
C) To add minerals
D) To make the water clear
  • 26. What type of lighting is generally recommended for Cichlid tanks?
A) High-intensity plant grow lights
B) UVB reptile lighting
C) No lighting at all
D) Standard aquarium lighting
  • 27. What do you call a Cichlid that eats primarily plants?
A) Carnivore
B) Insectivore
C) Herbivore
D) Omnivore
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding crushed coral or aragonite to an African Cichlid tank?
A) To lower the pH
B) To add color to the substrate
C) To provide food for the Cichlids
D) To buffer the pH and increase hardness
  • 29. What is a symptom of Malawi bloat?
A) Swollen abdomen and loss of appetite
B) Rapid swimming
C) Increased aggression
D) Brightening of colors
  • 30. When breeding Cichlids, what is the purpose of a breeding tank?
A) To provide a safe and controlled environment
B) To increase the pH drastically
C) To make the water colder
D) To scare off predators
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