Question 1

What is the name for the scientific study of fish?

Accepted Answer

Icthyology

Question 2

What is the average lifespan of the Discus fish?

Accepted Answer

10 Years

Question 3

Its owners claimed it was the oldest pet fish in history - how old was 'Hanako' the Koi claimed to be

Accepted Answer

226 Years

Question 4

Who created / invented the first aqurium?

Accepted Answer

Jeanne Villepreux-Power

Question 5

The goldfish are most closely related to which group of fish?

Accepted Answer

Carp

Question 6

The practise of arranging your aquarium to be aesthetically pleasing, often with live plants is called...

Accepted Answer

Aquascaping

Question 7

The nuchal hump on some fish is also known as a...

Accepted Answer

Kok

Question 8

'Altum' Angelfish are different to regular Scalare - Altum means...

Accepted Answer

Tall

Question 9

Where was the worlds first public aquarium?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 10

How many species of fish are there?

Accepted Answer

32,000

Question 11

How many species of catfish are there?

Accepted Answer

3,000

Question 12

The worlds most expensive fish - A Koi sold for nearly $2million, was how old?

Accepted Answer

9 Years

Question 13

The worlds smallest fish is said to be the the dwarf minnow of the genus Paedocypris - how small is an adult?

Accepted Answer

6.2mm

Question 14

How many public aquariums are there worldwide?

Accepted Answer

200

Aquarium Adventures - Quiz 1

2) What is the average lifespan of the Discus fish?