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The online publication of the Minnesota Aquarium Society Aquazine
 Minnesota Aquarium Society since 1931
Quiz 1

By Ken Ruzek, Jr.

Modified from an article in the Aqua News November/December 1996
A Publication of the Minnesota Aquarium Society

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1. The largest portion of the weight of a fish is comprised of its
a. bones
b. abdominal organs
c. muscles
d. scales

2. A noticable current in an aquarium is desirable because
a. distributes heat from the heater
b. carries nutrients to the plant leaves
c. swimming against the current keeps fish healthier
d. all of the above

3. 20°C equals:
a. 67°F
b. 68°F
c. 69°F
d. 70°F

4. The natural distribution of Labyrinth Fish is restricted to Africa and Asia?
a. True
b. False

5. To reduce nitrites and nitrates, add live plants to the tank?
a. True
b. False

6. Microsorium pteropus is a
a. freshwater fish
b. plant
c. disease
d. marine fish

7. Which of the following does not belong with the others:
a. Echinodorus
b. Cryptocoryne
c. Neon tetra
d. Cardinal tetra

8. To lower the pH, add sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate?
a. True
b. False

9. What is the scientific name of the freshwater "Angelfish"?
a. Monodactylus argenteus
b. Synodontis angelicus
c. Poecilia reticulata
d. Pterophyllum scalare

10. Name this fish:

Distribution range: China, Hong Kong. Adult size 1 1/2 inches. "A lively, pretty and very popular shoal fish. It is undemanding and well suited for the beginner. It lives in the middle and upper water zones. Prefers a lot of free swimming room and bright light against a dark bed, otherwise it will not show off its finest colours. A free spawner that is fairly easy to breed and raise. As this species comes orginally from mountain streams it is also possible to keep in an unheated aquarium indoors, say with some goldfish." Tropical Aquarium Fish Comprehensive Edition Dr. Chris Andrews and Dr. Ulrich Baensch

a. Neon Tetra
b. Guppy
c. White Cloud Mountain Minnow
d. Cichlid



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