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