Aquaculture Chemical Treatments Quiz

What federal agencies regulate aquatic chemicals?

• EPA and USDA

• EPA and FDA

• EPA and NIH

• EPA and CDC

What is the purpose of conducting a bioassay before chemical treatment?

• To determine the safety and effectiveness of the proposed chemical treatment

• To measure the pH level of the water

• To estimate the weight of the fish

• To calculate the volume of the pond

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the approved concentration of potassium permanganate for various volumes of water?

• 5 ppm

• 2 ppm

• 15 ppm

• 10 ppm

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

What is the approved use of acetic acid (vinegar) in fish culture?

• Fungicide

• Herbicide

• Disinfectant

• Parasiticide

What is the approved use of salt in fish culture?

• Osmoregulatory enhancer

• Fungicide

• Algaecide

• Disinfectant

What is the approved use of hydrated and slaked lime in fish culture?

• Disinfectant

• Pond sterilants

• Herbicide

• Parasiticide

What is the approved use of HTH Dry (Calcium hypochlorite) in fish culture?

• Fungicide

• Disinfectant and sanitizer

• Parasiticide

• Herbicide

What is the approved use of Paracide-F (formalin) in fish culture?

• Herbicide

• Algaecide

• Parasiticide and fungicide

• Disinfectant

What is the approved use of rotenone in fish culture?

• Disinfectant

• Fungicide

• Parasiticide

• Nonfood fish toxicant

What is the approved use of copper sulfate in fish culture?

• Herbicide

• Algicide and experimental disease treatment

• Disinfectant

• Parasiticide