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Because they will dry out. And they need to it breathe
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∙ 12y agoSo that they can live and that's their habitat.
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Why is water important to fish?
because fish need it to breathe. just like humans need air to breate. to fish, water is air.
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.
What Kind of water need fish?
Depends on the fish.
What water do tropical fish need?
Fresh Water
What water do house fish need?
Tap water. But to keep fish healthy you will need to add a chemical called Water conditioner or Water ager. This simply removes any chlorine or chloride from the water as fish cant live in chlorinated water.
Is well water good for tropical fish tank?
no tropical fish need warm water
How can a fish adapt in a lake with no water for three months?
It cant, fish need water to survive.
Can a fish drink water underwater?
Yes. All animals need water. This includes fish.
Why do you need to acclimatise the water for a fish?
Every fish lives in a different inviroment.If its a tropical fish and the water is to cold it will die.
Why do fish live in pond?
They need water Fish can not process oxygen the same way mammels do. They get their oxygen throu molecules in the water.
Do fish need to be fed or do they hunt for food?
Fish live in the water, so generally they only need food. But they get their oxygen from the water through their gills, so they will need the water to have dissolved oxygen at a proper level.
Why do salt water fish need salt water?
yes they do
