See scoreboards of previous tournaments here.
Score | User name |
10 | User:Cynops3 |
8 | User:L'Aquatique |
8 | User:bibliomaniac15 |
2 | User:Dwaink |
2 | User:Jnpet |
1 | User:Neil916 |
1 | User:Bewareofdog |
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)
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)
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)
Yellow bass, white perch, largemouth bass, striped bass. Which is the odd one out? And why? -- Jnpet 02:33, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
This fish is rarely eaten because of laxative oil in its body. bibliomaniac 15 21:26, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
What fish makes nests uses weeds and twigs? Bewareofdog 00:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Name the two pathogens that cause Ich in fresh and saltwater fish (1 each). L'Aquatique 19:43, 17 August 2007 (UTC) (formerly FireFly5)
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)
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 15 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)
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.
<hint>slow/fast......................being a Volunteer might aid your study
<hint>one genus is nothing but sand.....shangri-la was once thought to be in a hidden?
<last hints>David Etnier...............................Tellico Dam
2 This bible writer's pastime was not religion.
<hint>Hyphessobrycon innesi is named in his honnor
3 This Mouth was once thought to be monotypic and can also lower ph.
<hint> the same name twice, is the sound he makes coming from the water
<hint> Pierre Lavelle brought this dance to Europe, saying it's name nearly names our fish
<hint>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.
<hint>a cichlid
<hint>along with the discus and two other groups, this stub of a fish(and article :()feeds their young on mucus secretions from their sides
<hint>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)
Can i offer more than a single point for a group of questions? Like a point apiece? Dwaink 01:42, 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.....sigh Dwaink 20:11, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
You are correct! Dwaink 11:44, 23 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)
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 15 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 podium Dwaink 03:10, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
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.<bet you are all so excited to have me ask another question :)> Dwaink 20:43, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
You got it right! - Cynops3 22:05, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
Well done! Point for L'Aquatique. Dwaink 14:07, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
How come schools of fish are common, but schools of fishes are relatively rare? L'Aquatique talktome 14:55, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
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)
Sorry for the delay. Why is the Tancho variety of Koi so valuable? bibliomaniac 15 Tea anyone? 04:03, 1 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 15 Tea anyone? 02:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
What is the largest freshwater fish that eats plankton? -- Cynops3 14:44, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
This fish's natural population fluctuates from 150 to 450 individuals every year. -- Cynops3 14:20, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
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)
See scoreboards of previous tournaments here.
Score | User name |
10 | User:Cynops3 |
8 | User:L'Aquatique |
8 | User:bibliomaniac15 |
2 | User:Dwaink |
2 | User:Jnpet |
1 | User:Neil916 |
1 | User:Bewareofdog |
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)
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)
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)
Yellow bass, white perch, largemouth bass, striped bass. Which is the odd one out? And why? -- Jnpet 02:33, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
This fish is rarely eaten because of laxative oil in its body. bibliomaniac 15 21:26, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
What fish makes nests uses weeds and twigs? Bewareofdog 00:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Name the two pathogens that cause Ich in fresh and saltwater fish (1 each). L'Aquatique 19:43, 17 August 2007 (UTC) (formerly FireFly5)
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)
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 15 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)
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.
<hint>slow/fast......................being a Volunteer might aid your study
<hint>one genus is nothing but sand.....shangri-la was once thought to be in a hidden?
<last hints>David Etnier...............................Tellico Dam
2 This bible writer's pastime was not religion.
<hint>Hyphessobrycon innesi is named in his honnor
3 This Mouth was once thought to be monotypic and can also lower ph.
<hint> the same name twice, is the sound he makes coming from the water
<hint> Pierre Lavelle brought this dance to Europe, saying it's name nearly names our fish
<hint>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.
<hint>a cichlid
<hint>along with the discus and two other groups, this stub of a fish(and article :()feeds their young on mucus secretions from their sides
<hint>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)
Can i offer more than a single point for a group of questions? Like a point apiece? Dwaink 01:42, 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.....sigh Dwaink 20:11, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
You are correct! Dwaink 11:44, 23 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)
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 15 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 podium Dwaink 03:10, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
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.<bet you are all so excited to have me ask another question :)> Dwaink 20:43, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
You got it right! - Cynops3 22:05, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
Well done! Point for L'Aquatique. Dwaink 14:07, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
How come schools of fish are common, but schools of fishes are relatively rare? L'Aquatique talktome 14:55, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
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)
Sorry for the delay. Why is the Tancho variety of Koi so valuable? bibliomaniac 15 Tea anyone? 04:03, 1 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 15 Tea anyone? 02:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
What is the largest freshwater fish that eats plankton? -- Cynops3 14:44, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
This fish's natural population fluctuates from 150 to 450 individuals every year. -- Cynops3 14:20, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
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)