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How to Care for Shrimp - Test
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  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for most freshwater aquarium shrimp?
A) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
B) 65-80°F (18-27°C)
C) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
D) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
  • 2. What is a crucial water parameter to monitor for shrimp health?
A) Carbon Dioxide
B) Nitrogen
C) Ammonia
D) Oxygen
  • 3. What is the recommended water change frequency for a shrimp tank?
A) 10-20% weekly
B) 50% weekly
C) No water changes needed
D) 5% daily
  • 4. Which of these substrate types is generally best for shrimp?
A) Crushed Coral
B) Fertilizer substrate
C) Inert substrate
D) Play Sand
  • 5. What do shrimp primarily eat?
A) Biofilm and algae
B) Gravel
C) Human food scraps
D) Exclusively fish flakes
  • 6. Which of these elements is toxic to shrimp in high concentrations?
A) Copper
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium
  • 7. What is 'molting' in the context of shrimp care?
A) Laying eggs
B) Swimming backwards
C) Changing color
D) Shedding their exoskeleton
  • 8. What type of filter is generally considered safest for baby shrimp?
A) Hang-on-back filter
B) Canister filter
C) Sponge filter
D) Undergravel filter
  • 9. What is a common sign of stress in shrimp?
A) Loss of color
B) Eating more
C) Growing larger
D) Increased activity
  • 10. What is the recommended GH (General Hardness) level for Neocaridina shrimp (e.g., Cherry shrimp)?
A) 4-8 dGH
B) Above 12 dGH
C) 8-12 dGH
D) 0-4 dGH
  • 11. What is the recommended KH (Carbonate Hardness) level for Neocaridina shrimp?
A) 2-4 dKH
B) 4-8 dKH
C) 0-2 dKH
D) Above 8 dKH
  • 12. Why is it important to drip acclimate shrimp before introducing them to a new tank?
A) To exercise them.
B) To clean them.
C) To slowly adjust them to the new water parameters.
D) To make them hungry.
  • 13. What plant is known to be beneficial for shrimp tanks as it provides biofilm and hiding places?
A) Amazon Sword
B) Anubias
C) Java Moss
D) Duckweed
  • 14. What is a potential consequence of overfeeding shrimp?
A) Better molting success
B) Poor water quality
C) Brighter shrimp colors
D) Increased shrimp growth
  • 15. What is the purpose of adding botanicals (like Indian Almond Leaves) to a shrimp tank?
A) To add more oxygen
B) To increase water hardness
C) To lower pH and provide tannins
D) To raise pH
  • 16. Which of these tank mates is generally NOT recommended for shrimp?
A) Otocinclus catfish
B) Snails
C) Large aggressive fish
D) Small peaceful fish
  • 17. What is the gestation period for most common aquarium shrimp species?
A) 6 months
B) 1 day
C) Around 30 days
D) 1 week
  • 18. What does 'berried' mean when referring to shrimp?
A) A female shrimp carrying eggs
B) A shrimp that is a specific color variety
C) A shrimp that is sick
D) A shrimp that is molting
  • 19. Why should you remove dead shrimp from the tank quickly?
A) To prevent ammonia spikes
B) Because they are unsightly
C) Because they release beneficial bacteria
D) To avoid attracting predators
  • 20. What is the ideal pH range for most Neocaridina shrimp?
A) 9.0-10.0
B) 8.5-9.0
C) 6.5-8.0
D) 5.0-6.0
  • 21. What is the maximum size of most Neocaridina shrimp?
A) 1.5 inches
B) 6 inches
C) 1 foot
D) 3 inches
  • 22. What type of food supplement can help shrimp with molting?
A) Calcium supplement
B) Phosphate supplement
C) Nitrate supplement
D) Iron supplement
  • 23. What is the purpose of having a dark-colored substrate in a shrimp tank?
A) Makes shrimp colors appear more vibrant
B) Decreases algae growth
C) Increases water pH
D) Reduces water hardness
  • 24. Which of these is a common disease affecting shrimp?
A) Ich
B) Fin rot
C) Vorticella
D) Dropsy
  • 25. What tool is useful for removing debris and uneaten food from a shrimp tank?
A) Leaf blower
B) Electric toothbrush
C) Turkey baster
D) Sledge hammer
  • 26. What is the primary purpose of aeration in a shrimp tank?
A) To lower the water temperature
B) To remove nitrates
C) To prevent algae growth
D) To increase dissolved oxygen
  • 27. What should you do if you see a planarian worm in your shrimp tank?
A) Add more fish to eat it
B) Increase the water temperature
C) Ignore it, it's harmless
D) Remove it manually or treat with a dewormer
  • 28. Why is it important to avoid using cleaning products that contain ammonia or copper near shrimp tanks?
A) They are toxic to shrimp
B) They will cause the shrimp to molt too often
C) They will encourage algae growth
D) They will make the water too clean
  • 29. What is a good source of protein for shrimp?
A) Sand
B) Specialized shrimp food
C) Vegetables
D) Fruit
  • 30. What is the benefit of having tannins in a shrimp tank?
A) Increased water hardness
B) Increased pH
C) Makes the water clearer
D) Antimicrobial properties
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