Saltwater Reef Aquarium Quiz: Win $100!

[revhtree]

Hello reef aquarium addicts!

I thought it would be fun to put together a Saltwater Reef Aquarium Quiz, put some of the questions together and then send it out to all of you to see how much you know! Something for fun. You all may hate the idea so this thread and the response will tell me! HA!

What do I need from you? I need questions and answers!

So if you will help us out please post a question and answer that we could include in our REEF QUIZ!

HOW TO ENTER

For every real question and right answer you post with it you'll get an entry to WIN a $100 gift certificate to the R2R Sponsor of your choice! WOOT!

Questions can range from very easy to very hard and we will draw once we have at least 100 entries!

 

[Fishko]

Heres an easy one, should you dip a new coral that enters your system?

Yes! (If the coral is safe to be dipped)

 

[revhtree]

Heres an easy one, should you dip a new coral that enters your system?

Yes! (If the coral is safe to be dipped)

Very good!

 

[AZMSGT]

What are some online sources of information (name at least three)? Reef2Reef Forums, BRS TV, Marine Depot Videos, YouTube

 

[revhtree]

Come on peeps!

 

[ADAM]

Q: If the tank looks OK is there really a reason to test the water?
A: Yes

You don't see the problem, just the effect.

 

[Pablopufferfish]

(Easy question)
Q: Can you submerge mangroves completely?

A: No, their leaves and some of their trunk need to be above water so they can get air.

You’ll choke them if you submerge them completely.

 

[Gernader]

Q: Should you always listen to your LFS advice?
A: No, not all LFS care about fish, just money. Always get second opinions from online or different sources.

 

[JCOLE]

Q. What does SPS stand for?
A. Small Polyp Stony

Q. What does LPS stand for?
A. Large Polyp Stony

Q. What is considered the big "3" for coral growth?
A. Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium

Q. Does pH go up or down when O2 is introduced?
A. pH goes up

By the way, I love your new Avatar - Best movie of all time. "Wanna be a farmer? Well here's a couple of Acres" LOL

 

[Devaji]

Q: can I run a tank with out substrate?
A: yes! even better for SPS?

Q: can i use table salt in my reef?
A: NO!

Q: can I leave my lightd on 24hs
A: no to much algae growth in DT.

 

[Alanna102499]

True or False
You only need to QT a new fish if you do not know the sellers reputation?
Answer - False (you always QT a new fish)

 

[New&no clue]

omg this thread is giving me anxiety;Bookworm, I hate absolutes and True/False... I'm always like "well I mean most of the time, maybe, but there could be another reason..." Probably why I'm a terrible test taker.

 

[zapbap99]

Should you dump a bunch of fish in at one time?

God no.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Question: will a lettuce sea slug eat any algae?
Answer: they only eat bryopsis algae

 

[ajjw0828]

Does pH go up or down with more CO2? Answer: Down

 

[Fishko]

Should you dose into a high or low flow area?

answer:
Dose into a high flow area to avoid precipitation

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Question: my city treats the water with chloramines but I have a RODI and know that my RODI will break down chloramines into ammonia. How will I know if my product water contains ammonia?
Answer: test your product water for ammonia using a ammonia test kit

 

[mcshams]

How much wood would a wood chuck chuck?.... nvm.. wrong subject.

What is the difference between PAR readings versus PUR readings in light sources?
PAR means Photosynthetic Active Radiation is a measurement of light power in visible light spectrum (all colors, hence between 400nm thru 700nm. PUR represents Photosynthetic Usable Radiation and measures power within typical photosynthetic range only.

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

Q: Should you add fish to a brand new aquarium?
A: No, always let the tank cycle first!

 

[ajjw0828]

Before drilling your tank, which type of glass should you make sure you do not have on the drilling pane? Answer: Tempered