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because there is a difference in salinity which means less salt there is alot less in fresh water
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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 marine fish lay egg in fresh water?
marine fish lay eggs in fresh water river
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 Saltwater Minnows Live In Fresh Water?
If the fish are an Estuarine species it is possible that they could be slowly and gently converted to live in fresh water. They would however die of shock if they are taken from salt water and suddenly placed in fresh. If they are true marine fish from the Ocean, then they will never live in fresh water no matter what you do.
Fish in marine biome?
Fish are a part of the marine biome. There are two forms of marine biomes: fresh water biomes and salt water biomes.
Are tropical fish freshwater fish?
There are both marine (salt water) and fresh water fish in the tropics.
What fish in salt water die if you put it in the fresh water?
Most salt water fish will die if placed in fresh water.
Is a star fish a fresh water fish?
I only know of Marine Star fish.
What will happen to a salt water fish when placed in fresh water?
it will die
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!
Which marine fish lay its eggs in fresh water?
Salmon and Steelhead
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.
