Saltwater Reef Aquarium Quiz: Win $100!

[Gernader]

Q: Can I add an anemone in my brand new tank?

A: No, anemones survive in stable tanks which is at least 6 months.

 

[Akaswan]

Can I add fish to a newly set up tank?

No, a new tank must first be cycled before adding fish (this process can take weeks).

 

[Perthegallon]

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!

Can a anemone carry a parasite into your tank
Yes it can they can live up to 48 hours without a host

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: What size tank do I need for a tang?

A: *Queue Tang Police* This is not a simple answer as different species of tangs require different size tanks. While an adolescent tang might be ok in a smaller tank, it will quickly outgrow a smaller tank.

Do your research on how large your tang will get and a reccomened size. A general rule of thumb is most tangs will do better in a 6’ tank with plenty of swimming room.

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: How long does a tank need to be fallow to remove ich?

A: Atleast 76 days. Anything less and the ich can survive without a host and re-infest your fish.

 

[Peace River]

Which of the following is NOT the scientific name of a species of clownfish:
a) Amphiprion sandaracinos
b) Amphiprion curacao
c) Premnas biaculeatus
d) Amphiprion ocellaris

Answer: B is not the scientific name of a species of clownfish.

The common names of the others are as follows:
A - Orange Skunk Clownfish
C - Maroon Clownfish
D - Ocellaris Clownfish

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: Is there a reef safe treatment for Ich?

A: No. You can manage ich in your reef by reducing stress and proper nutrition. But to completely remove ich, you have to quarantine and medicate. Copper based medication is the most effective treatment.

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: Do you have to spend thousands of dollars in reefing equipment to be successful?

A: Name brand and high end equipment is not necessary to be successful. There is something to be said about the reliability and performance for more expensive equipment, but it is certainly not necesary to be successful.

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: How can I avoid unwanted pests getting in my aquarium?

A: The only way to insure that your aquarium is pest free is to quarantine everything you put in. This includes fish, corals, invertebrates, macro algae, etc.

 

[NS Mike D]

Q. Where did the name BeanAnimal Overflow come from?

A: A snail in the shape of a bean clogged the standpipe of a previous design causing an overflow, which inspired the DIY design.

B: A T-shirt Slogan

C. Named after creator William Bean

According to William Burnett the creator of the BeanAnimal overflow:, "Where did the word “BeanAnimal” come from? Very simple, circa 1985 I attempted to iron the words “Be An Animal” onto a t-shirt for wrestling practice. The words were placed too close together, giving the impression that the shirt said “Bean Animal”. The rest is history."

 

[sp1187]

Q. Do I need to run a skimmer?
A. Nope

 

[NS Mike D]

Q; The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system, what is the second largest reef system?

A; Stretching over 550 miles from Cancun to Honduras, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the world’s second largest coral reef system.

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

Q: What is the name of the genus that contains dwarf angelfish?
A: Centropyge.

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: How many species of salt water fish have been bred in captivity?

A) Less than 100 species
B) Between 100 and 200 species
C) 300+ species

Correct answer C, over 330 species of saltwater fish Have been bred in captivity!

 

[ReefJCB]

Q: Is it OK to add water to salt?

A: No. You want to add salt to water slowly to avoid calcium precipitate.

 

[Conrad Noto]

Can you frag a mini max carpet anemone? Yes

 

[Conrad Noto]

Are most non reef safe wrasse coral safe? Yes it's the invertebrates they eat.

 

[Vinny84]

Question what most important thing when starting out in the hobby

Answer research research and more research

 

[Conrad Noto]

This hobby can eat all your money? True

 

[Jcmislang]

Q: What type of saltwater fish does nemo's friend, dory is?
A: A blue Tang