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Why is it dangerous to put a freshwater fish in a salt water aquarium?
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Why would a freshwater aquarium would be a dangerous habitat for saltwater fish?
The cells of the saltwater fish would gain too much water.
What best explains why freshwater aquarium would be a dangerous habitat for saltwater fish?
because saltwater fish need cold water and saltwater
Sick aquarium fish do?
Depending on the type of fish, Freshwater or salt water. It also depends on the disease. I know that freshwater fish can have fungus on them. But I'm not sure about salt water. Cheers! -Sarah Depending on the type of fish, Freshwater or salt water. It also depends on the disease. I know that freshwater fish can have fungus on them. But I'm not sure about salt water. Cheers! -Sarah
Why marine fish die when placed in fresh water aquarium?
They're designed for salt water, not fresh water! Just the way they are made. You can get aquarium salt from your local pet store, but don't put any in there if you have other freshwater fish that don't need it. Or get a tropical freshwater fish like mollies instead!
How do salt water and freshwater fishes maintain their salt balance?
I have freshwater fish and i use aquarium salt. I put more in every time i do a water change
Is it safe to add live salt water sand to a establish salt water aquarium?
Well, there are 2 types of fish, saltwater fish, and freshwater fish. Only put in saltwater if you own a saltwater fish. Note: Saltwater fish could live safely in freshwater, but freshwater fish will suffocate in saltwater.
Are Harlequin Rasbora freshwater fish?
Yes, all Rasboras are freshwater fish. They are a good beginner's fish for a new aquarium.
Are bottom fish poisonous?
No! :)No freshwater aquarium fish to my knowledge is poisonous.
What is the most dangores fresh water fish?
Piranhas are freshwater and quite dangerous.
Can you mix clown fish with fighting fish?
No; clownfish are marine (saltwater) whereas fighting fish/betta's are freshwater fish. They cannot be placed into the same type of water or aquarium.
What is the difference between tropical fish and freshwater fish?
"Tropical" simply means the aquarium is kept above 60F. "Marine" simply means the water in the aquarium has had sea salt added to make the water into sea water. Therefore it is possible to have aquaria that are "Tropical", or "Marine", and also "Tropical marine".
Can a tropical aquarium be in sunlight?
It is a dangerous thing to place an aquarium in sunlight because the sunlight may overheat the water and kill the fish.
