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Why would a freshwater aquarium be dangerous for saltwater fish?
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∙ 15y ago
The density and pressure of saltwater is different from freshwater as is much of the bacterias and parasites. The acidity of the water is also of concern as the lower the PH the higher the acidity of the water. Saltwater being of a higher PH would not handle the lower PH of freshwater very well. Also if moving a Freshwater Fish to saltwater that fish will lose a great amount of water in it's body causing death and if the Saltwater Fish is moved to freshwater it will gain great amounts of water causing death.
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∙ 9y agoThe cells of the saltwater fish would gain too much water if placed in a freshwater tank. Salt helps to regulate the water intake for fish accustomed to living in that particular environment.
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∙ 14y agoit would be a bad habitat because a saltwater fish is use to saltwater not fresh water
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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
Predict what would happen if a saltwater plant were placed in a freshwater aquarium?
If a saltwater plant were placed in freshwater aquarium then the plant cells would burst. This is because the salt water would make the plant cell allow more water to come in.
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Why would freshwater fish die in saltwater?
Saltwater is a lot more dense and would crush the freshwater fish internally.
Why would it be easier to control saltwater than freshwater blooms?
predicting would it be easier to control saltwater or freshwater blooms explain
Can tangs be kept in a freshwater aquarium?
No, Tangs cannot be kept in fresh water. Tangs are a saltwater fish. The way I had it explained to me is that saltwater fish don't have enough salt in their bodies, so they have to live in saltwater to make up the extra, and visa versa. Putting a Tang in freshwater would be like putting you on Mars without oxygen.
If I am just starting out would a freshwater or saltwater aquarium be best for me?
Freshwater aquariums are much easier to take care of. The fish also cost less, so if you have some problems you're not flushing too much money down the toilet (literally).
What would happen to a saltwater fish and its cell if it were placed in freshwater aquarium?
The cells of saltwater fishes are hypertonis (large amount of water) while the surrounding is hypotonic. Therefore, water enters the fish cells as a result of which the cells burst out.
Do jaguars like freshwater or saltwater?
Jaguars as in the big cat? I'm not sure why they would like saltwater...
How can one set up a freshwater aquarium?
If you have never set up a freshwater aquarium before, it would be best to call an expert. Check Yelp listings for some freshwater aquarium stores in your area. You will find reviews on them and choose which company is best for you.
Can Granite rock be used in fish tanks?
In freshwater yes. I would not recommend it in saltwater. If it is not in the ocean naturally I would not put it in a saltwater tank. There isn't too much you can't put in freshwater.
