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Question 1
Here's the first question of tournament 5! The male of this family of fish attracts the female by "singing", by releasing air by contracting muscles on their swim bladder. The sound has been called a 'hum' or 'whistle'. Name the family. --Jnpet 05:31, 1 August 2007 (UTC) Just kidding. Batrachoididae? FireFly5 06:19, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Ha ha! Very funny! Batrachoididae aka Toadfish is the correct answer and FireFly5 is first on the board! --Jnpet 08:02, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 2
This fish is the official marine emblem of South Australia, and as such a festival is held for it in Yankalilla every other spring. FireFly5 18:11, 1 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Is it the Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques)? -- Cynops3 19:24, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yup! FireFly5 06:39, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 3
What food consisting mainly of fish do you need a license to cook, and what fish is it made of? --Cynops3 15:35, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Could you be referring to Fugu? Fugu means pufferfish in Japanese and is used as the main ingredient in a variety of dishes, ranging from Fugu sashimi (raw), Fugu nabe (stew), Fugu yaki (grilled), etc. At any rate, only a licensed chef is allowed to "prepare" the Fugu for consumption, that is; separating the edible flesh without triggering the release of toxins. Not sure if that's the answer though as your question says "food consisting mainly of fish". --Jnpet 05:27, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Talk about pressure in the workplace! Do they know when they've made a mistake, or is it really still risky to eat it? FireFly5 07:15, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * There is some risk and indeed there seems to be a handful of fatalities every year in Japan. In fact the toxin is still there in miniscule amounts even when successfully prepared but the amount of toxin is considered to be safe. The reason it is so popular is that it does have a numbing sensation when you eat it, from personal experience, I'd describe it as a tingling sensation. Combine that with the thrill of eating something which may kill you if the chef has made a mistake, plus plenty of sake, and you have an unusually exciting dining experience. --Jnpet 07:57, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Right on. A point for you. --Cynops3 14:49, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Pretty sure novacaine has the same result without the whole "risk of death" thing. Then again, I've never been an adventurous eater... :D FireFly5 07:05, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 4
Yellow bass, white perch, largemouth bass, striped bass. Which is the odd one out? And why? --Jnpet 02:33, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Largemouth, because it is in family Centrarchidae. All the others are in family Moronidae. In human terms, it is actually a Sunfish, not a bass...? FireFly5 07:00, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Correct! A pointy to you. --Jnpet 17:41, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 5
The toxin that causes this disease in humans is found in some tropical marine fish, and was once linked to exposure to moon or starlight. FireFly5 01:08, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Is that Ciguatera poisoning? By the way, that part of the article was labeled as, so you probably shouldn't have used it for the fish quiz. - Cynops3 02:00, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yep, that's right. I'm sorry, I didn't notice the . I was kind of in a hurry. I'll be more careful next time. :D FireFly5 09:20, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 6
Okay, another one, then. This freshwater genus of fish's name derives from greek, and means "helmet skin". FireFly5 17:53, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Has everyone lost interest in the quiz? I would have thought this would be pretty easy... FireFly5 21:48, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Try giving a hint. Perhaps it's not as easy as you think? --Jnpet 01:32, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Okay... um, it's a very popular aquarium fish. FireFly5 17:26, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Frankly, I'm stumped. Anyway, as an FYI. I'm sure there will be more responses soon. --Jnpet 18:09, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I'll give another hint tomorrow if no one gets it! :D FireFly5 01:16, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
 * All right. It's a catfish... You guys are gonna be smacking yourselves on the head when you hear what it is!! FireFly5 18:16, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Is it that hard? Corydoras.  bibliomaniac 1 5  23:36, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
 * He got it! FireFly5 04:38, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 7
This fish is rarely eaten because of laxative oil in its body.  bibliomaniac 1 5  21:26, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Escolar? Yum.  Or possibly Oilfish.  Neil916 (Talk) 00:59, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
 * How about walu, Ruvettus pretiosus? FireFly5 06:03, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I wasn't looking for any snake mackerel, but I'll give the point to Neil916 because I didn't make the question precise enough. I was looking for the coelacanth.  bibliomaniac 1 5  21:18, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 8
What critically endangered fish was recently (2001) "renamed" because of the potential of its old common name being offensive to some? Neil916 (Talk) 20:55, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Goliath grouper also known as the Jewfish.Bewareofdog 01:10, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
 * That is correct, Bewareofdog gets the point. Neil916 (Talk) 03:00, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 9
What fish makes nests uses weeds and twigs? Bewareofdog 00:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy).  bibliomaniac 1 5  00:32, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Correct.Bewareofdog 03:47, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 10
Name the two pathogens that cause Ich in fresh and saltwater fish (1 each).   L' Aquatique    19:43, 17 August 2007 (UTC) (formerly FireFly5)
 * The ciliate parasites Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Cryptocaryon irritans? - Cynops3 20:23, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
 * You got it. One more of these volunteer questions and I'll have an extra point!   L' Aquatique    02:55, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 11
Name a type of fish which commonly will not have a digestive system of any sort. - Cynops3 00:57, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Okay, here's a hint. There's a whole suborder of them.. Cynops3 14:54, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Wild guess... Cyprinoidea? They don't have a stomach, but not sure about the entire digestive system bit. How could any fish survive without a method of getting energy from food? Isn't that a basic part of life?   L' Aquatique    20:01, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
 * No. Only certain individuals lack the digestive system, but they lack it completely. -Cynops3 20:53, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Are you referring to the fact that some freshwater lampreys have non-functional digestive systems in their adult (vs. larval) form? Neil916 (Talk) 21:13, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
 * How about the male anglerfish in the suborder Ceratioidea? They get nutrients after fusing with the female.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 00:27, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
 * User:Bibliomaniac15, you got it. that's a point for you. -Cynops3 01:42, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 12
In the computer game Amazon Trail 3, this is the only type of shark that can be caught. After they are caught, they have a chance of giving the player a vicious bite, representative of their bullish tempers and high record of attacks.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 01:52, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Carcharhinus leucas, Bull shark...though i have had no experience with this fish in all my years of Amazon study Dwaink 04:35, 21 August 2007 (UTC)


 * You are correct. Please post a new question.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 20:15, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 13
Unlucky thirteen, lets make it tough and cryptic. 4 parts, get one right to win a point, i will try to make the hints confusing as possible :)

1 This expedient little fish had no respect for authority. slow/fast......................being a Volunteer might aid your study one genus is nothing but sand.....shangri-la was once thought to be in a hidden? David Etnier...............................Tellico Dam

2 This bible writer's pastime was not religion. Hyphessobrycon innesi is named in his honnor

3 This Mouth was once thought to be monotypic and can also lower ph. the same name twice, is the sound he makes coming from the water Pierre Lavelle brought this dance to Europe, saying it's name nearly names our fish While his sound is not a meow, he is nevertheless a catfish

4 This four letter fellow starts and ends with the same vowel and has one consonant to his name. a cichlid along with the discus and two other groups, this stub of a fish(and article :feeds their young on mucus secretions from their sides Also known as the Triangle Cichlid this fish inhabits the tea colored waters of the Rio Negero river

User:Dwaink|Dwaink]] 20:24, 21 August 2007 (UTC) 20:24, 21 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Get all four questions to win a point?!  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 00:26, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Can i offer more than a single point for a group of questions? Like a point apiece?Dwaink 01:42, 22 August 2007 (UTC)


 * I suppose you should...this has never happened before.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 02:29, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Just trying to stretch some minds, sorry if it is too much :)Dwaink 03:35, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Wow never killed a contest before.....sighDwaink 20:11, 22 August 2007 (UTC)


 * If it had taken a day longer, you would have killed it. But is the answer to # 1 the snail darter? -Cynops3 22:14, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

You are correct!Dwaink 11:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)


 * And by the way, who will get to ask the next question when this one is completely done? -Cynops3 22:15, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

I suppose whom ever answers the last one....Dwaink 11:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

I got number two! It's William T. Innes- he wrote the "aquarium bible"!!   L' Aquatique      talktome   23:50, 22 August 2007 (UTC) 23:36, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

You are correct!!That is a point each L'Aquatique and Cynops3.Dwaink 11:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Is number three a member of the oreo family (Oreosomatidae)? -Cynops3 02:40, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

No it stands alone(the three of them)in family and genus. Keep guessing....Dwaink 11:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Don't you mean number four?   L' Aquatique      talktome   05:47, 23 August 2007 (UTC)


 * I got number 4! It's Uaru!  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 01:38, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes!!! whew glad to see these answered, a point for bibliomaniac15!!!!!Dwaink 03:25, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Is number 3 a species of the genus Tetranematichthys?  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 01:46, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Is number three the genus Chaca? -Cynops3 01:57, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes!! the chaca chaca catfish. Another point for Cynops3, and as the last answerer yours is the podiumDwaink 03:10, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Wow, that was intense...   L' Aquatique      talktome   03:46, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 14
After that intense question, here's something more low-key. Which is the odd one out: Scyliorhinus stellaris, Dasyatis kuhlii, Heterodontus francisci, or Raja clavata? Cynops3 16:42, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Dasyatis kuhlii, Blue Spoted because it is an Ovoviviparous fish, does not lay eggs.Dwaink 20:43, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

You got it right! -Cynops3 22:05, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 15
If one were to catch two different species of Herichthys in a Central American river, what feature would allow one to decide if these two species were in direct competition?Dwaink 14:07, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Shape of teeth?   L' Aquatique      talktome   04:23, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Well done! Point for L'Aquatique.Dwaink 14:07, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 16
How come schools of fish are common, but schools of fishes are relatively rare?   L' Aquatique      talktome   14:55, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Since fish would be multiple fish of a species, and fishes is multiple species of fish, shoals of fishes would be less common because the fish only shoal together if the fish are of a somewhat similar habits, size, shape, and color. --Cynops3 16:06, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Right. Fishes shoaling together isn't unheard of, but rarely will fishes school. Nice job.   L' Aquatique      talktome

Question 17
What fish with electrical organs also has venomous spines? --Cynops3 18:43, 26 August 2007 (UTC) Thats right. --Cynops3 13:26, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Stargazers, perhaps?  bibliomaniac 1 5  Prepare to be deleted! 00:33, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 18
What genus of fish produced individuals who have been swimming along the pacific coast since before the California Gold Rush but could end up on your dinner plate tomorrow? --NoahElhardt 04:50, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I came out of an injury induced wikibreak to answer this, so I better be right. Sebastes, aka the rockfishes?   L' Aquatique      talktome   05:38, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Bingo! A point for '  L' Aquatique   '--NoahElhardt 14:38, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 19
This genus of annelid worm received its name from that of a Greek sea-goddess, who is considered relatively minor despite her marriage to Poseidon.   L' Aquatique      talktome   21:41, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Amphitritinae, after the Greek goddess Amphitrite.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 21:44, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
 * yep   L' Aquatique      talktome   05:21, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Question 20
Sorry for the delay. Why is the Tancho variety of Koi so valuable?  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 04:03, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * It's difficult to breed correctly (so that the red spot always shows up)?   L' Aquatique      talktome   15:15, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm looking for something more along the lines of its markings.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 15:27, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Um... it has a bright red spot on the top of its head but is otherwise completely white?   L' Aquatique      talktome   23:51, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * What does this resemble?  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 00:38, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Would it be because it resembles the flag of Japan????--Cynops3 00:43, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Any two Koi are just as likely to produce the Tancho markings as two Tancho Koi, it is not a breedable trait.The name derives from the Tancho Crane which has a bright red crest. Dwaink 00:55, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

User:Cynops3 has the best answer. The marking on the Tancho's head is a round red circle against white, the flag of Japan.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 02:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 21
What is the largest freshwater fish that eats plankton? --Cynops3 14:44, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Mekong River Catfish?  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 00:44, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No, that's not it. --Cynops3 02:30, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Whale Shark?Dwaink 14:37, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Whale Sharks don't live in freshwater.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Tea anyone? 16:56, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
 * True....Salmon?Dwaink 02:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No, what I'm thinking of just eats plankton. Hint; it lives in Asia. --Cynops3 13:55, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Silver or Bighead Carp?(Asian Carp)Dwaink 21:34, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No. --Cynops3 00:48, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Paddlefish? Wiki says they feed on fish and shellfish, but external sources say plankton. Don't know which is right. --Jnpet 01:32, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Further to this, it seems the Chinese paddlefish feeds on fish and crabs, whereas the American paddlefish feeds on plankton. The Chinese species is eliminated as it does not feed on plankton, and the American species is eliminated as it is not in Asia. I guess it must be a different answer. Never mind. --Jnpet 01:39, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Oops! The paddlefish family article said that paddlefish fed on plankton, so I didn't notice that the Chinese paddlefish ate other fish. Well, that's a point for you. --Cynops3 02:40, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh! It was right! Ok, next question coming up. Jnpet 02:30, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 22
This was done in the last tournament for the saltwater fish. This time, let’s try the freshwater fish. This illustration of freshwater fish is from an old Finnish book. By clicking on it, you can see that all the fish are named in Finnish. Identify at least five of the fish and add the English names in the description of the illustration itself. --Jnpet 02:33, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
 * 1.) Lota lota, aka the Burbot. 2.) Leuciscus idus aka the Ide. 3.) Sander lucioperca aka the Zander. 4.) Abramis brama, aka the Carp bream. 5.) Perca fluviatilis aka the European Perch.

When I tried to add it to the image page it said that the pic did not exist?   L' Aquatique      talktome   03:39, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Odd that. Never mind, the point is yours! --Jnpet 05:34, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
 * That's because it's a commons image; you have to add it to the commons page.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Two years of trouble and general madness 21:57, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 23
What is the easiest way to tell the difference between a goby and a blenny? (There are two separate answers that I will take because they are both easy, btw)   L' Aquatique      talktome   06:01, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Wouldn't that be the pelvic fins that are fused into a sucker? --Cynops3 15:15, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The blenny has a continuous dorsal fin on the top of its body, whereas the goby’s fin is split into two.  bibliomaniac 1 5  Two years of trouble and general madness 23:37, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Cynops3 gets the point for answering first, but I could have given the point for either answer.   L' Aquatique      talktome   17:22, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 24

 * This United States Navy submarine was named after this fish and holds the distinction for sinking the largest ship ever destroyed by a submarine.  bibliomaniac 1 5  15 years of trouble and general madness 00:35, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The Archerfish.   L' Aquatique      talktome   18:16, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Correct.  bibliomaniac 1 5  15 years of trouble and general madness 20:36, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 25
In Japanese culture, the presence of this is supposedly an indicator of success, and good fortune. Bad luck comes to the owner if it dies...   L' Aquatique      talktome   23:31, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Arowana? Also goldfish are kept in tanks in stores to show good luck.Dwaink 20:02, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
 * More specifically, ____ arrowana...?   L' Aquatique      talktome   21:08, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The Asian Arowana.  bibliomaniac 1 5  15 years of trouble and general madness 21:11, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Actually I was looking for Golden Arowana, Asian's close enough. :D   L' Aquatique      talktome   05:22, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 26
And a point for me for my third volunteer question! This beautiful and popular aquarium resident is often referred to as the Poor Man's Moorish Idol, because it is much hardier (and cheaper!) than its famously fragile namesake.   L' Aquatique      talktome   06:26, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The Pennant coralfish, Heniochus acuminatus? --Cynops3 16:03, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
 * You got it, sorry 'bout the delay... 72.173.34.51 04:34, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry, that was me. Didn't notice that I wasn't logged in.   L' Aquatique      talktome   04:35, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 27
This fish's natural population fluctuates from 150 to 450 individuals every year. --Cynops3 14:20, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Been scratching my head trying to figure this one out, I know an old friend, David Schleser,(Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park) used to collect some pretty rare pupfish in the deserts of West Texas and Mexico, but i never heard of any population counts that specific...is this a trick question? or perhaps i am too dense?Dwaink 22:19, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
 * A hint, perhaps?  bibliomaniac 1  5  00:09, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I should have given a hint earlier. It is a freshwater fish native to the new world in the class Acanthopterygii. --Cynops3 02:59, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
 * The Devil's Hole Pupfish.  bibliomaniac 1  5  03:18, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
 * That's it. --Cynops3 15:12, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Question 28
Warning! If Cynops answers this question, then the tournament is over and a new one starts. Name two fish Pokémon and what fish they are based on.  bibliomaniac 1  5  21:20, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Beat them to it!! One is the Qwilfish, based on the porcupine fish, and another is the Horsea, based on the seahorse, or the Seadra, based on the seadragon. There are probably some others too. --Cynops3 00:03, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
 * You are correct, and you win the tournament! Congratulations!  bibliomaniac 1  5  00:32, 22 September 2007 (UTC)