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WorksheetsBluegill Aquarium Exam
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
How often must you complete the log?
Once a weekly
During a water change
What type of fish are Bluegill fish?
Freshwater tropical fish
Saltwater Gulf of Mexico fish
Freshwater Native Texas fish
They are crustaceans
What does pH measure?
The concentration of salts
The concentration of OH
The concentration of ammonia
The concentration of H ions
Why are decorations important to the health of your fish.
Decorations make the tank look pretty.
The tank would look ugly with them.
They give the fish a hiding place.
The fish don't need decorations.
What is the rule of thumb for water needed for the fish?
1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water
Fill the tank to the top and put as many fish as you want
The amount of water doesn't matter
2 inches of water for every gallon of fish
What converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals?
algae that grow on the glass
nitrogen fixing bacteria
you don't need to worry about nitrogen gas
nitrogen gas kills ammonia so it's safe to leave it
Should the aquarium be in direct sunlight
Yes
No
How are pH and alkalinity related?
Directly, pH goes up then alkalinity goes up
Indirectly, pH goes up and alkalinity goes down
What pH does the bluegill need?
7-10 pH
6.5-8.5 pH
1-3 pH
2.5-15.5 pH
Do you want your water completely clean?
Yes, the fish need to live in a very clean tank
No, the fish need some good bacteria to survive
No, they need to live in complete filth
They can live in both
How long do replacement filter cartridges usually last?
1 week
2 weeks
1 month
1 year
What number is a neutral pH?
10
7
20
14
What is NOT a category on the Weekly Log?
Description of behavior/growth
How much to feed daily?
Temperature
Decorations
Is everyone responsible for the fish/tank?
No, just the person maintaining the tank that week.
No, the leader is the one that is responsible.
Yes, but only if the fish die.
Yes, we are all responsible, but we rotate who tends them weekly
When changing the tank water what should you do?
Unplug the water filter, heater, any other equipment that is plugged in.
Keep all things plugged in a use the siphon
Pour a huge bucket of water back into the tank
Keep the filter plugged in, but unplug everything else
What is the reading that is optimum for ammonia in the fish tank?
0 -1.5 ppm
1 - 10 ppm
20-40 ppm
It does matter because Bluegill fish can live in any environment.
How long should you acclimate the fish by letting the bag sit in the tank?
20-30 minutes
5-10 minutes
You can put them right in the tank.
10-15 minutes.
Why should the aquarium water be changed with the same temperature water?
The fish will jump out
The fish will get cooked
The fish may go into shock
Nothing will happen
How much water should you change every two weeks?
100%
25-50%
10-30%
75-80%
What chemical substances can be found in tap water
Nitrates and Peroxide
Ammonia and Nitrates
Sodium and Potassium
Chlorine and heavy metals
How often should you replace your filter?
You do not need to replace it every time.
If it's dirty you can rinse it with cold water.
a and b are true.
None of the above are true.
