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How to Raise Axolotls
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What type of animal is an axolotl?
A) Mammal
B) Reptile
C) Amphibian
D) Fish
  • 2. What is the ideal water temperature for axolotls?
A) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
B) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
C) 60-68°F (15-20°C)
D) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
  • 3. What is neoteny?
A) Retaining larval characteristics into adulthood
B) The process of shedding skin
C) A specific axolotl color morph
D) A type of bacterial infection
  • 4. What size tank is recommended for one adult axolotl?
A) 5 gallons
B) 20 gallons
C) 40 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 5. What is a common substrate to AVOID in an axolotl tank?
A) Sand
B) Gravel
C) Bare bottom
D) Large slate tiles
  • 6. What pH level is ideal for axolotl water?
A) 5.0-6.0
B) 8.5-9.5
C) 3.0-4.0
D) 6.5-8.0
  • 7. What is a common food source for axolotls?
A) Earthworms
B) Fish flakes
C) Lettuce
D) Bread crumbs
  • 8. How often should you perform water changes in an axolotl tank?
A) 100% weekly
B) 50% monthly
C) Never
D) 20-30% weekly
  • 9. What should you do if an axolotl bites another axolotl's gills?
A) Lower the water level
B) Separate them
C) Apply medicine to the bite
D) Ignore it, they will sort it out
  • 10. What is a common sign of stress in axolotls?
A) Healthy appetite
B) Fluffy gills
C) Curled gills
D) Constant swimming
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a typical axolotl morph?
A) Koi
B) Albino
C) Leucistic
D) Wild type
  • 12. What do axolotls use their gills for?
A) Attracting mates
B) Balance
C) Digestion
D) Oxygen absorption
  • 13. What is 'cycling' a tank?
A) Adding decorations
B) Establishing beneficial bacteria
C) Replacing the filter media
D) Adjusting the water temperature
  • 14. Why is a filter important for an axolotl tank?
A) To provide a light source
B) To provide a current for exercise
C) To remove waste and toxins
D) To aerate the water
  • 15. What is the lifespan of an axolotl in captivity?
A) 6 months
B) 20-30 years
C) 5-15 years
D) 1-3 years
  • 16. Can axolotls regenerate limbs?
A) No
B) Only if treated with medicine
C) Yes
D) Only as juveniles
  • 17. What type of lighting is best for axolotls?
A) Bright, full-spectrum lighting
B) Red lighting
C) Ultraviolet (UV) lighting
D) Dim or no lighting
  • 18. What can happen if the water temperature is too high?
A) Faster growth
B) Brighter coloration
C) Stress and illness
D) Increased appetite
  • 19. Why should you avoid using soap in an axolotl tank?
A) It corrodes the decorations
B) It makes the water cloudy
C) It's toxic to axolotls
D) It increases the pH level
  • 20. What does it mean if an axolotl is 'floating'?
A) The water is too shallow
B) They are sleeping
C) They are enjoying themselves
D) Could be a sign of illness or gas
  • 21. What type of fish should NOT be kept with axolotls?
A) Guppies
B) Any fish, generally
C) Plecos
D) Goldfish
  • 22. What is the scientific name for axolotl?
A) Ichthyophis glutinosus
B) Ambystoma mexicanum
C) Salamandra salamandra
D) Rana temporaria
  • 23. How do axolotls primarily find food?
A) Taste
B) Sight
C) Echolocation
D) Smell and movement
  • 24. What is a common bacterial infection in axolotls?
A) Dropsy
B) Red Leg
C) Fin Rot
D) Ich
  • 25. What is the best way to dechlorinate tap water for an axolotl tank?
A) Let it sit out for 24 hours
B) Boil the water
C) Use a water conditioner
D) Add baking soda
  • 26. At what age are axolotls typically sexually mature?
A) 2-3 years
B) 5 years
C) 1-3 months
D) 6-12 months
  • 27. What is a cloaca?
A) A sensory organ
B) A breathing apparatus
C) A common excretory opening
D) A type of axolotl fungus
  • 28. How many toes do axolotls typically have on each foot?
A) 4-5
B) 3
C) 2
D) 6
  • 29. What does it mean if an axolotl's skin is peeling?
A) They are growing
B) Could be a sign of stress or poor water quality
C) They are changing color
D) Normal shedding
  • 30. What is the role of tannins in an axolotl tank?
A) Removes nitrates
B) Lowers pH level to dangerous levels
C) Can have antifungal and antibacterial properties
D) Adds essential nutrients
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