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why do coral reefs can live in salt water

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Do frogs live in the coral reefs?

no there are no tadpoles in the coral reef they can not live in salt water


What are the differences between between coral reefs and ponds?

Coral reefs are salt water Ponds are fresh water


Do goldfish live in coral reefs?

I wouldn't think so as goldfish can't live in salt water.


Are coral reefs made up in salt water?

yes


Describe the water in which coral reefs are found?

Coral reefs are found in salt water, on the ocean floor. Most often they are found in warm, shallow water.


Are coral reefs fresh water salt water or both?

Coral reefs are found in saltwater environments such as oceans and seas. They require a specific salinity level to survive and thrive, which is not typically found in freshwater environments.


Can you put coral in a fresh water fish tank?

While some saltwater fish, most notably damselfish, can be slowly converted to fresh water, coral are more sensitive, and no known species can live in even brackish water. Check out Pine lake Alberta southeast of Red Deer. It has freshwater "coral", but they are actually stramatolites. It looks like Brain Coral. This is a popular SCUBA diving spot in the region. There are also species of freshwater jellyfish, which is close to coral on the family tree. Freshwater jellyfish usually live in the coastal areas, in rivers and lakes.


Is coral reefs freshwater or saltwater?

Only salt water not brackish or fresh fresh and brackish water kills the polyps


Where does the stony coral live?

In Salt Water


Do trout live in the coral reef?

No, trout do not live in coral reefs. Trout are freshwater fish that prefer cold, clean rivers and lakes. Coral reefs are marine ecosystems found in warm, tropical waters where species such as coral, fish, and invertebrates thrive.


What are the water sources of a coral reef biome?

A coral reef would have to live in salt water. This is cause if the coral reefs didn't they would all die and then they couldn't help animals like clown fish.


Do bumblebee shrimp live in salt water?

Yes, they do. They live in bays, lagoons, and reefs.