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Yes, most Freshwater Fish were not made to live in saltwater and they can die in the ocean. This is caused by a great loss of weight, due to the water in the fish being pulled out by the salt, and eventually death. About 2% of freshwater fish change to a saltwater environment sometime in their life, but this change happens gradually and they would most likely die if put suddenly into a saltwater environment.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoTropical fish simply means the fish needs warm water. It has absolutely nothing to do with salt water. The usual term for salt water fish is "Marine Fish". There are many species of tropical marine fish. There are also many species of tropical freshwater fish. A freshwater fish will not survive in salt water no matter if it is cold or tropical in its temperature needs.
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∙ 14y agoWhen salt is needed as a medication yes. Under normal conditions there should not be salt in the water. Fresh water is just that. It contains NO SALT!
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∙ 12y agoNo, tropical fish are fresh water fish.
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Do you have to put salt in a fresh water tropical fish tank?
You don't have to, but a small amount of salt for freshwater tanks acts as a soothing 'tonic' for freshwater fish. Follow instructions on the package.
Is the anthias fish tropical water?
These spectacular fish (Pseudanthias species) are tropical marine (salt water) fish.
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 keep a common garden frog in tropical fish tanks?
The conditions required are the same as the from came from which is normal cold water, non salt based.
Where are salt water aquariums?
They are fish tanks that have ocean water in them. The ocean water is almost always synthetic but can be real. People keep salt water fish, corals and many other things in these types of tanks.
How do tropical fish live in the ocean?
Those are salt-water tropical fish not the freshwater fish you see in pet-stores.
Are tropical fish freshwater fish?
There are both marine (salt water) and fresh water fish in the tropics.
Is there Questions answers on using salt in freshwater tanks?
if you have livebearers then id say yes but on other tropical fish no
Do tropical fish need salt water to survive?
yes
Will salt for mollies disturb other fish?
Salt is sometimes needed to be used as a medication in fish tanks. It is unwise to be adding it to the water of most freshwater tropical fish under normal conditions. While a little salt is OK for Mollys to live with permanently, the same can not be said for most freshwater species.
What type of fish is clod blooded?
All salt water, fresh water, and tropical fish are cold blooded.
Where can you get salt water fish?
Most pet stores that sell fish also sell fresh and salt water fish. Read up and learn about salt water tanks because they are different to take care of than a fresh water tank.
