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