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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.
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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.
Why can't marine fish survive at a fresh water aquarium?
Some marine fish can live in fresh water. But most marine fish are adapted to salt water; because of the salt in the water their body needs to do things differently, and they are used to being in salt water. If you put them in fresh water, their body can't do the same thing, therefore most of them die. For more information, see the related question.
Will marine fish survive in fresh water?
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How long do frog fish live in aquariums?
There are fish from several genera called Frog fish (Angler fish). They require specific marine living conditions in order to survive. In a fresh water aquarium they would be dead almost immediately.
Is aquarium salt for fresh water fish?
There are commonly two types of 'regular' table salt. One is 'Iodised' the other is not. Do not use the 'Iodised' salt in fish tanks. I would advise you to use cooking salt as that is not 'Iodised'.
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!
Can tropical fish go in the same tank as marine fish?
No! marine fish are salt water fish and tropicals are fresh water fish, this cannot be changed.
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.
Do frogs survive on salty water?
yes but cannot stay there and remain there for as long as fresh water
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.
Difference between fresh water and marine water?
Differences in fresh water and marine biomes are:Marine biomes have more salt than freshwater biomes.They have different animals; some animals cannot survive in saltwater conditions, so they are freshwater animals.Three fourths (3/4) of the water on earth is made up of marine biomes, while freshwater biomes are found inland as rivers, lakes, and ponds.
What happens when marine protozoan is transferred to a fresh water medium?
marine protozoans transferred to fresh water will
