Keeping Tropical Fish

How many species of tropical fish are there at present?

• 10

• Around 1800

• Around 2480

• Around 1million

What should you ensure when setting up a new aquarium

• To give as much sunlight as possible

• To keep it at room temperature

• To keep out of direct sunlight and other heat sources

• To keep it next to the TV

How can you treat the water you add from the tap?

• Adding cute ornaments

• Heat it up

• Use a product called ‘Tapsafe’ to remove any chlorine and other harmful metals

• Add a stress coat

What is the job of a filter?

• Remove any debris

• Remove any toxic buildup of ammonia

• Aerate the water

• All of the above

What temperature should your water be?

• 16 degrees

• 29-30 degrees

• 25 degrees

• 12-15 degrees

What is a healthy PH level for your aquarium?

• 6.8-7.6

• 0.8-1.6

• 2-4

• 12.4-13.1

What will having lighting help you achieve?

• Allow fish to breathe

• Show off colours of the fish

• Heat up the tank

• Keep the fish awake all day

What is the process called when you filtrate the system to create a healthy ecosystem before adding fish

• Electrolyte

• Cycling

• Filtrating

• Aerating