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How to Care for Loaches - Exam
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the minimum tank size recommended for most loach species?
A) 5 gallons
B) 20 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 30 gallons
  • 2. Loaches are generally considered to be...
A) Surface dwellers
B) Solitary hunters
C) Mid-level swimmers
D) Bottom dwellers
  • 3. What type of substrate is best for loaches?
A) Sharp gravel
B) Large rocks
C) Sand
D) Bare bottom
  • 4. Loaches are social creatures and should be kept in groups of at least...
A) 1
B) 5
C) 2
D) 3
  • 5. What is a common disease that can affect loaches?
A) Swim Bladder Disease
B) Fin Rot
C) Ich (White Spot Disease)
D) Dropsy
  • 6. What is a good indicator of water quality problems in loaches?
A) Erratic swimming
B) Bright coloration
C) Increased appetite
D) Building a nest
  • 7. What is the ideal water temperature range for most loaches?
A) 60-70°F (15-21°C)
B) 75-86°F (24-30°C)
C) 88-95°F (31-35°C)
D) 50-60°F (10-15°C)
  • 8. What should be included in a loach's diet?
A) Only algae wafers
B) Only flake food
C) Sinking pellets and live foods
D) Only bloodworms
  • 9. Why is it important to quarantine new loaches before introducing them to the main tank?
A) To acclimate them to the water
B) To give them a bigger space
C) To prevent disease transmission
D) To make it easier to feed them
  • 10. Loaches are sensitive to...
A) Algae
B) Light
C) Strong currents
D) Medications
  • 11. Which of these decorations is best for loaches?
A) Sharp decorations
B) Caves and hiding places
C) Decorations with no holes
D) Decorations that float
  • 12. Loaches are known for their...
A) Shyness
B) Aggressiveness
C) Lethargy
D) Playful behavior
  • 13. What is an appropriate water change schedule for a loach tank?
A) 50% daily
B) 10% monthly
C) 100% weekly
D) 25% weekly
  • 14. What type of filter is recommended for a loach tank?
A) An undergravel filter
B) A small sponge filter
C) No filter at all
D) An over-sized filter
  • 15. Before adding new water to the tank, it should be...
A) Frozen
B) Boiled
C) Dechlorinated
D) Salted
  • 16. Loaches use barbels around their mouths to...
A) Attack prey
B) Signal each other
C) Clean the substrate
D) Find food
  • 17. What is a common symptom of stress in loaches?
A) Breeding behavior
B) Loss of color
C) Excessive eating
D) Increased activity
  • 18. Why is it important to cycle a new aquarium before adding loaches?
A) To make the water clear
B) To add oxygen to the water
C) To warm the water
D) To establish beneficial bacteria
  • 19. What is an ideal pH level for most loach species?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 5.0-6.0
D) 8.0-9.0
  • 20. If your loach is flashing, it may be a sign of...
A) Boredom
B) Parasites
C) Happiness
D) Hunger
  • 21. What kind of lighting is best for a loach tank?
A) No lighting
B) UV lighting
C) Dim lighting
D) Bright lighting
  • 22. Loaches are scaleless fish. This makes them...
A) Less sensitive to water parameters
B) Less susceptible to diseases
C) More susceptible to diseases
D) Easier to breed
  • 23. What is the common name for Chromobotia macracanthus?
A) Clown Loach
B) YoYo Loach
C) Dojo Loach
D) Kuhli Loach
  • 24. What can you use to safely treat Ich in a loach tank?
A) Malachite green
B) Formalin
C) Salt and increased temperature
D) Copper-based medications
  • 25. What can you do to encourage natural foraging behavior in loaches?
A) Only feed them live food
B) Scatter food around the tank
C) Only feed them at night
D) Feed them in one spot
  • 26. Loaches enjoy eating...
A) Sand
B) Rocks
C) Plastic plants
D) Snails
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common species of loach?
A) Kuhli Loach
B) Clown Loach
C) YoYo Loach
D) Betta Loach
  • 28. Why is it important to have a secure lid on a loach tank?
A) To keep the water warm
B) They can jump
C) To prevent algae growth
D) They need darkness
  • 29. What is the scientific name for the Dojo Loach?
A) Pangio kuhlii
B) Botia almorhae
C) Chromobotia macracanthus
D) Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
  • 30. How does having a high water flow affect loaches?
A) They prefer no flow
B) They prefer moderate flow
C) They prefer very high flow
D) Water flow doesn't affect them
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