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Some aquarium salt is good for fish, the recommended amount is 1 tablespoon for every 5 gallons, however some aquatic plants and scaleless fish are very sensitive to salt and it will kill them. Cory Catfish are one of those fish.
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Can a green puffer fish survive in fresh water?
yes all puffer fish can survive in fresh water areas
Can puffer fish survive in fresh water?
No. Puffer fish can only survive in the ocean.
Are fresh water fish better at surviving than fresh water fish?
Fresh water fish survive just as well as fresh water fish. Maybe this question isn't the one that you actually meant to ask?
Does a fighting fish need fresh water?
A Siamese fighting fish/betta? Yes! They cannot survive in salt water.
Will marine fish survive in fresh water?
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Do salt water fish live in tropical tanks?
Saltwater fish require salt water, and fresh water fish need fresh water, you can't mix them, or the fish will die. You need to look at each individual fishes needs as to what temp they need their water to be. There are some saltwater fish that can survive in fresh water, but it is not healthy for them.
Can you have fresh fish in a coral reef aquarium?
If it is a fresh water fish than it isn't really meant for salt water. Do some research on the breed of the fish though because some can survive in salt water.
Why marine fish cannot survive at fresh water aquarium?
It is about osmoregulation. Salt water fish has some level of salt in its cells, which is low in concentration than marine water and more than the freshwater. If you put a saltwater fish in fresh water, excess amount of water will enter the cells of the fish and the cells rupture. This is why salt water fish cannot survive in freshwater.
Why or why not a marine fish is placed in a fresh water aquarium will be able to survive?
the marine fish would pretty much suffocate and die. so putting marine fish in fresh water is not a good idea.
Can you survive an an island by eating fish alone?
if u get to drink water, fresh water not from the ocean, then yes
Is the clown fish from tropical water?
No... but if you put it in Fresh water, then technically it would be. Unfortunatly, it would not survive. :(
Is a blue fin damsle fish alghright to put in with others?
Damsel fish are OK in a Marine (sea water) environment. They will not survive in fresh water.
