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Quiz about How do You Know Your Fish are Sick
Quiz about How do You Know Your Fish are Sick

How do You Know Your Fish are Sick? Quiz


This quiz is about fish deseases and ailments. How do you spot and treat them?

A multiple-choice quiz by ribooski. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ribooski
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
140,171
Updated
Aug 10 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3047
Last 3 plays: Upstart3 (8/10), Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 96 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Fish carry many diseases that usually remain dormant until fluctuations in environment such as pH and temperature occur.


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these is NOT a common ailment of fish? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these diseases is diagnosed by small white spots on the body and fins? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Fungus is diagnosed when you see which of these symptoms? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The best way to treat a single fish from a community tank is to treat the whole tank.


Question 6 of 10
6. Which chemical is used to treat hole in the head? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Marine velvet is caused by which of the following? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Is there a cure for tuberculosis in fish?


Question 9 of 10
9. Is fin rot the only reason your fish has torn, choppy, ragged fins?


Question 10 of 10
10. Why is your fish doing the doggie paddle upside down? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Fish carry many diseases that usually remain dormant until fluctuations in environment such as pH and temperature occur.

Answer: True

Fish are capable of carrying many diseases that are not a threat to their everyday health. When changes to their environment occur fish may weaken and become subject to those diseases.
2. Which of these is NOT a common ailment of fish?

Answer: influenza

Constipation, fungus and dropsy are all common problems in fish.
3. Which of these diseases is diagnosed by small white spots on the body and fins?

Answer: freshwater ich

Freshwater ich is another common disease that is easily treated with a premade solution containing either formalin or malachite green.

Editor note - ich is correct. It's short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
4. Fungus is diagnosed when you see which of these symptoms?

Answer: Fluffy white growths on the body or fins.

Fungus will make your fish look like a cotton puff due to the fluffy white growths on its body.
5. The best way to treat a single fish from a community tank is to treat the whole tank.

Answer: False

The best way to treat a single fish is to use a hospital tank. This way you do not stress out or harm other fish within the community tank.
6. Which chemical is used to treat hole in the head?

Answer: Flagyl

Vitamin A and C supplements are also effective in treating this disease.
7. Marine velvet is caused by which of the following?

Answer: Amyloodinium ocellatum

Syptoms of marine velvet include white or rust colored dust on the body and fin areas, scratching or rubbing on gravel and decorations, increased respiration, pale color, excess slime and flared gills.
This is treated using freshwater baths and copper-based medications.
8. Is there a cure for tuberculosis in fish?

Answer: No

No. There is no known cure for TB in fish. It is believed that it can be transferred to humans through contact with the infected areas on the fish. Use plastic gloves when dealing with infected fish.
9. Is fin rot the only reason your fish has torn, choppy, ragged fins?

Answer: No

Your fish may not be ill at all. It may be getting picked by another member of the community. Be sure to pay attention to the behaviors of your fish or you may lose one due to an over aggressive fish.
10. Why is your fish doing the doggie paddle upside down?

Answer: swim bladder disease

Swim bladder disease can be caused by a number of things. It is a becterial infection that may be a result of fighting, breeding, netting,transportation and poor water quality. Treat this ailment with an antibiotic in a clean shallow tank. Frequent water changes will help to speed up the healing process.
Source: Author ribooski

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