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Why is maintaining water balance within the body a different process for freshwater fish than for marine fish?
Freshwater fishes drink very little water and take in little water with their food. Marine fishes must conserve water, and therefore their kidneys excrete little water. To maintain their water balance, marine fishes drink large quantities of seawater, retaining most of the water and excreting the salt.
What part of a fish that maintain balance?
For most fish, the fins help maintain balance while swimming.
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.
Why marine fish lay egg in fresh water?
marine fish lay eggs in fresh water river
Is alkaline water good for fish?
Alkaline water can be harmful to fish because it can disrupt their natural pH balance. It is important to maintain a stable pH level in a fish tank to ensure the health and well-being of the fish.
How do fish in salt water maintain osmotic homeostasis?
Fish in salt water maintain osmotic homeostasis by drinking large amounts of water and excreting excess salt through their gills and kidneys. They also have specialized cells in their gills that actively transport salt out of their bodies to maintain the proper balance of salt and water.
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.
Is swim bladder disease painful for fish?
Swim bladder disease can be painful for fish as it affects their ability to swim and maintain balance in the water. This can cause discomfort and stress for the fish.
It is known that all living things must have fresh water to survive. How do any kind of marine animals acquire fresh water if all they have access to is salt water?
Marine animals have different ways of maintaining their water balance. Some marine animals, like fish, have specialized organs that help them excrete excess salt, while actively seeking out sources of fresher water. Others, like marine mammals, obtain water from their food and have efficient kidney functions to conserve water. Some marine invertebrates, like sponges, can filter and pump water to extract nutrients and maintain their water balance.
What is the difference between marine fish and cold water fish?
Marine fish live in the sea but cold water fish live in cold seas like in the seas of Greenland.
Can tropical fish live with marine fish?
NO do not put tropical and marine fish together because marine fish have salt water that has to have specific things in it other Wise they will die .but tropical fish just have to have warm water with a heater .you cant mix these together because of the water and ALL your fish will DIE.
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.
