Aquarium Review

Target pH of a saltwater aquarium is ___ to __ degrees F.

• 7.1 to 7.3

• 7.3 to 7.5

• 7.6-8.0

• 8.1 to 8.3

Target temperature of an aquarium...

• 65-70

• 70-75

• 75-80

• 80-85

The target specific gravity of an aquarium....

• 1.000-1.021

• 1.022-1.026

• 1.027-1.034

• 1.035-1.044

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake in setting up an aquarium …

• Using synthetic sea water too soon after it was mixed

• Adding too many fish too soon

• Being patient and taking your time

• Not having a tank that gives your fish space to grow

Which of the following is NOT a common stock mistake when setting up an aquarium

• Overstocking

• Mismatching fishes with different temperaments

• Always adding just “one more fish”

• Starting out with juvenile fish

The general rule of them when stocking an aquarium is for every 1 inch of fish allow for

• 1 -2 gallons of water

• 3-4 gallons of water

• 3-4 gallons of water

• 7-8 gallons of water

Which substance is not harmful to your fish

• Ammonium

• Ammonia

Which accurately shows the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium

• Ammonium→Nitrites→Nitrates

• Ammonia→Nitrates→Nitrites

• Ammonium→Nitrates→Nitrites

• Ammonia→Nitrites→Nitrates

The best way to control nitrates in your aquarium is (Pick 2)

• Thru regular water changes

• Allowing for the build up of beneficial bacteria to convert it to Nitrites

• Use of aquatic plants and live rock to filter it out

Target pH for a freshwater aquarium

• 8.1-8.3

• 5.5-7.5

• 7-14

• 4.5-8.5