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