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Keeping Goldfish Trivia Quiz

Congratulations! You've just become the proud owner of Goldie the goldfish. But do you know how to take care of him?

A multiple-choice quiz by helen295. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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helen295

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4 mins

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Quiz #
142,998

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before you can take Goldie home from the pet shop you will need to buy him a tank. How many gallons of water are recommended for one goldfish? Hint

1 gallon

10 gallons

2 gallons

5 gallons

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Question 2 of 10

2. You take your new tank home and fill it with tapwater. Which chemical should be removed from the water before you add the fish? Hint

Chlorine

Argon

Fluorine

Helium

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why might you decide to add gravel to Goldie's tank? Hint

To decorate the tank

All of these

To help filter the waste

To anchor down plants and ornaments

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Question 4 of 10

4. In order to keep Goldie in good health it is essential to fit a heater to his tank. Is this true or false?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is NOT a reason why you might fit a fluorescent light to Goldie's tank? Hint

To help plant growth

To illuminate the aquarium

To encourage algae growth

To enhance the colour of the fish

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Question 6 of 10

6. A few days after setting up the tank and adding the fish, Goldie's water becomes very cloudy as the water cycling process begins. What is this condition better known as? Hint

Water Clouding Syndrome

New Tank Syndrome

Aquarium Adaptation Effect

Aeration

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is a symptom of the common goldfish illness, swim bladder disease? Hint

Swimming upside down

Rapid gill movement

Rubbing body along gravel

Gasping at the surface of the water

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Question 8 of 10

8. You want to buy another fish to keep Goldie company, but you can't decide which type to buy. Which of these is not the name of a breed of goldfish? Hint

Comet

Albino Channel

Bubble Eye

Fantail

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Question 9 of 10

9. You decide to buy some Neon Tetras. What is the single MOST important reason why they should not be kept in the same tank as Goldie? Hint

The goldfish will eat the Neon Tetras

Neon Tetras are tropical fish and require different food and water conditions

The two fish will fight with each other

All of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now that your aquarium is established, taking care of Goldie shouldn't take too much effort. Which of these things should you do most days? Hint

Clean plastic plants and ornaments

Change 25% of Goldie's water

Feed Goldie

Test pH, nitrite and ammonia levels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before you can take Goldie home from the pet shop you will need to buy him a tank. How many gallons of water are recommended for one goldfish?

Answer: 10 gallons

Goldfish tend to produce more waste than other types of fish which is why the one gallon per inch of fish rule doesn't necessarily apply. Goldfish can also grow to anything from 6" to above 12", particularly breeds such as comets which have very long tails and fins. Keeping them in a small tank means they can't grow to their full potential size

2. You take your new tank home and fill it with tapwater. Which chemical should be removed from the water before you add the fish?

Answer: Chlorine

Chlorine can be dangerous for goldfish and should be removed from the water by adding a dechlorinator.

3. Why might you decide to add gravel to Goldie's tank?

Answer: All of these

Gravel is essential if you're using an undergravel filtration system. Otherwise, it can be used for decoration purposes. Gravel is available in a wide range of colours.

4. In order to keep Goldie in good health it is essential to fit a heater to his tank. Is this true or false?

Answer: False

Goldfish are coldwater fish and therefore do not require a water heater. However, you should try to avoid large changes in water temperature as this could create stress for your fish, causing illness.

5. Which of these is NOT a reason why you might fit a fluorescent light to Goldie's tank?

Answer: To encourage algae growth

Lights help to illuminate your aquarium, making it easier to see your fish. If you have live plants in your tank they will also need light in order to grow.

6. A few days after setting up the tank and adding the fish, Goldie's water becomes very cloudy as the water cycling process begins. What is this condition better known as?

Answer: New Tank Syndrome

"New Tank Syndrome" occurs when a new tank is set up for the first time and the nitrogen cycle has not yet established itself. The water may appear cloudy for several weeks as the essential bacteria that break down fish waste develop.

7. Which of these is a symptom of the common goldfish illness, swim bladder disease?

Answer: Swimming upside down

If your fish is having problems swimming or keeping its balance, there is a good chance it has swim bladder disease. You should be able to prevent this disease by maintaining good water quality and soaking food in water before feeding it to your fish.

8. You want to buy another fish to keep Goldie company, but you can't decide which type to buy. Which of these is not the name of a breed of goldfish?

Answer: Albino Channel

Other breeds of goldfish include the Lionhead, Black Moor, Oranda and Telescope Eyed. The Albino Channel is a type of catfish.

9. You decide to buy some Neon Tetras. What is the single MOST important reason why they should not be kept in the same tank as Goldie?

Answer: Neon Tetras are tropical fish and require different food and water conditions

Tropical fish and goldfish should not be kept in the same tank, as goldfish prefer to live at lower temperatures. Keeping a goldfish in warmer water may lead to stress and disease.

Goldfish are not known to be aggressive and although they have been known to eat smaller fish, this is not the main reason for keeping them apart.

10. Now that your aquarium is established, taking care of Goldie shouldn't take too much effort. Which of these things should you do most days?

Answer: Feed Goldie

Goldfish should be fed around once a day, with each feed lasting approximately 2 minutes. You should only need to carry out a partial water change once a month, unless the water quality has become particularly poor. Constantly changing water and cleaning the tank can lead to shock and stress for your fish.

Source: Author helen295

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