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How to Raise Mollies
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  • 1. What is the ideal water temperature for mollies?
A) 60-65°F
B) 72-78°F
C) 85-90°F
D) 50-55°F
  • 2. What type of water is best for mollies?
A) Distilled water
B) Freshwater
C) Completely saltwater
D) Slightly brackish
  • 3. What is the minimum tank size recommended for a small group of mollies?
A) 5 gallons
B) 20 gallons
C) 2 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 4. What does 'livebearer' mean regarding mollies?
A) They lay eggs.
B) They require high oxygen levels.
C) They hibernate in winter.
D) They give birth to live fry.
  • 5. What is a good food source for mollies?
A) Exclusively bloodworms.
B) Flake food supplemented with algae.
C) Only vegetables.
D) Sand
  • 6. What is a sign that a molly is ready to give birth?
A) Swimming upside down.
B) Loss of color.
C) A gravid spot near the anal fin.
D) Sudden aggression.
  • 7. Why is it important to have plants in a molly tank?
A) To attract snails.
B) Provide shelter for fry.
C) To increase CO2 levels.
D) To block all light.
  • 8. What is the ideal pH range for a molly tank?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 9.0-9.5
C) 5.0-5.5
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 9. How often should you perform water changes in a molly tank?
A) Monthly
B) Never
C) Every six months
D) Weekly
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects mollies?
A) Rabies
B) Mad Cow Disease
C) Ich
D) Bird Flu
  • 11. How to treat Ich?
A) Ignore the fish
B) Increase water temperature and treat with medication.
C) Add ice cubes to the tank
D) Flush the fish.
  • 12. What is the average lifespan of a molly in captivity?
A) 1 year
B) 3-5 years
C) 10-12 years
D) 6 months
  • 13. Which of these tank mates are generally NOT recommended for mollies?
A) Guppies
B) Corydoras
C) Platies
D) Fin-nipping fish
  • 14. What should you do if you see aggression between mollies?
A) Lower the water temperature.
B) Remove all plants.
C) Stop feeding them.
D) Provide more hiding places and space.
  • 15. What is a sign of poor water quality in a molly tank?
A) Fish swimming actively.
B) Fish eating regularly.
C) Fish gasping at the surface.
D) Clear water.
  • 16. What is the primary purpose of a filter in a molly tank?
A) To provide light.
B) To add salt to the water.
C) To heat the water.
D) To remove waste and toxins.
  • 17. Why is it important to quarantine new mollies before adding them to the main tank?
A) To train them to eat a certain food.
B) To acclimate them to the tank's decorations.
C) To change their color.
D) To prevent the spread of disease.
  • 18. What does the term 'acclimation' refer to when introducing new fish?
A) Trimming their fins.
B) Changing their diet.
C) Gradually adjusting fish to the new tank's water parameters.
D) Teaching them tricks.
  • 19. What is the gestation period for mollies?
A) 6 months
B) Approximately 28-35 days
C) 1 week
D) 1 year
  • 20. What is the scientific name for Mollies?
A) Pterophyllum
B) Poecilia
C) Betta
D) Carassius
  • 21. What do mollies eat?
A) Herbivores
B) Pescetarians
C) Carnivores
D) Omnivores
  • 22. How to raise the pH in a Molly tank?
A) Add bleach
B) Add soda
C) Add vinegar
D) Add crushed coral
  • 23. Why add aquarium salt to molly tank?
A) Kill the plants.
B) Help with gill function and reduce stress.
C) Make the water tasty.
D) Cloud the water.
  • 24. What type of environment does mollies like to live in?
A) Deserts
B) Glaciers
C) Urban landscapes
D) Vegetated areas
  • 25. What is the most common color of Mollies?
A) Purple
B) Blue
C) Invisible
D) Black
  • 26. What is a good way to entertain Mollies?
A) Put them in an empty tank.
B) Shine a light on them.
C) Provide hiding spots and plants.
D) Taunt them.
  • 27. What is the best lighting to use in a molly tank?
A) Extremely bright light
B) Standard aquarium lighting
C) No lights at all.
D) A dark box
  • 28. Why can mollies be kept in the pond during the summer?
A) They like cold water.
B) They like warm water.
C) They can breathe air.
D) They can fly.
  • 29. What to do with the baby mollies?
A) Feed them to the adults.
B) Ignore them.
C) Separate them from the adults.
D) Flush them down the toilet.
  • 30. Where do Mollies originate from?
A) Europe
B) Americas
C) Australia
D) Africa
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