A) 5 gallons B) 10 gallons C) 40 gallons D) 20 gallons
A) Surface dwellers B) Bottom dwellers C) Plant eaters D) Mid-water swimmers
A) Sand B) Crushed coral C) Sharp gravel D) Large pebbles
A) 50-60°F (10-15°C) B) 75-86°F (24-30°C) C) 65-70°F (18-21°C) D) 88-95°F (31-35°C)
A) 1 B) 5 or more C) 2 D) 3
A) Hiding constantly B) Aggression towards tankmates C) Floating at the surface D) Loachy dances
A) Omnivorous, with a preference for meaty foods B) Detritus only C) Herbivorous D) Strictly vegetarian
A) They thrive in high nitrate levels B) They are sensitive to poor water conditions C) They can tolerate fluctuating pH levels D) They are resistant to diseases
A) Ich (White Spot Disease) B) Fin Rot C) Dropsy D) Swim Bladder Disorder
A) Plenty of hiding places B) Open swimming space C) Bright lighting D) Strong currents
A) Yoyo Loach B) Dwarf Loach C) Kuhli Loach D) Clown Loach
A) Sufficient biological and mechanical filtration B) Minimal filtration C) No filtration needed D) Only chemical filtration
A) To acclimate them to the tank temperature B) To observe them for diseases C) To prevent them from hiding D) To feed them a special diet
A) 8.0-8.5 B) 5.0-5.5 C) 6.0-7.5 D) 9.0-9.5
A) Overfeed them to ensure they get enough B) Scatter food throughout the tank C) Feed them once a day in one spot D) Never feed them live food
A) Assume they are naturally shy B) Check water parameters and look for signs of illness C) Turn off the tank lights D) Add more loaches to the tank
A) Aggressive, fin-nipping fish B) Small tetras C) Corydoras catfish D) Peaceful community fish
A) Loaches are sensitive to some medications B) Loaches require higher doses of medication C) Medications are never needed for loaches D) All medications are safe for loaches
A) Adds harmful chemicals to the water B) Makes the water harder C) Increases the pH D) Provides hiding places and releases beneficial tannins
A) Every few months B) Regularly, about 25-50% weekly C) Never, if the tank is well-established D) Only when the water looks dirty
A) To keep the water warm B) To block out light C) To prevent them from jumping out D) Loaches don't jump, so it is not necessary
A) Clown Loach B) Yoyo Loach C) Kuhli Loach D) Dwarf Loach
A) Floating the bag for a few minutes B) Simply releasing them into the tank C) Drip acclimation D) Adding them with a net
A) No lighting at all B) Moderate lighting C) UV lighting D) Very bright lighting
A) Copper is toxic to loaches B) Copper makes the water clearer C) Copper is a necessary nutrient for loaches D) Copper enhances their coloration
A) It is a normal behavior B) They are playing C) They may have parasites D) They are cleaning themselves
A) Buy the smallest ones available B) Choose the most colorful ones C) Buy them without checking their condition D) Ensure they are active and healthy
A) Vegetable matter only B) Sinking pellets and frozen foods C) No supplemental food needed D) Flake food only
A) To encourage breeding B) To prevent stress and disease C) Temperature fluctuations don't affect loaches D) To make the water clearer
A) Loss of appetite B) Brighter coloration C) Constant swimming at the surface D) Increased activity |