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Why would a freshwater aquarium would be a dangerous habitat for saltwater fish?
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How did cyclone Tracy impact on saltwater crocodiles?
Although Cyclone Tracy had strong and destructive winds, it brought surprisingly little rain with it. Therefore, there was no impact from flooding or upsetting of the crocodiles' habitat with fresh water. The impact on the saltwater crocodiles was negligible.
What is salmons habitat?
well, they like to live in stereams or marshes.they like to live in streams because when they are mating they go up the stream and take a long journey to where they were born and lay their eggs there.
What is the home of a fish called?
That would all depend on the language you use and what you mean by a 'Fish Home'. Some fish are territorial in their 'habitat' and defend a 'territory' but most fish do not have a home as such. If however you mean what do people call a container into which they place and keep fish, then in English that would commonly be called a 'Fish Bowl' 'Fish Tank' or 'Aquarium'.
What type of habitat does a duck live in?
Generally ducks can be found near water sources; rivers, lakes, springs, streams, ponds, artificial water areas like pools, lagoons, etc. Ducks are freshwater birds. Ducks like places where food is abundant, there is a good nesting spot and there aren't any dangerous predators.
Can crocodiles live in freshwater?
Crocodiles live in water. If that water is in a forest environment then it could be said that crocodiles may live in a forest. However, Crocodile habitat is NOT limited to forest environments they can and do live successfully wherever suitable water is found and even in the ocean.
What best explains why freshwater aquarium would be a dangerous habitat for saltwater fish?
because saltwater fish need cold water and saltwater
What is definition of saltwater fish?
Saltwater fish have a natural habitat in the sea. Whereas, freshwater fish has a habitat in a river or a lake.
Why would a freshwater aquarium be dangerous for saltwater fish?
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.
Do freshwater fish need some kind of salt?
Freshwater fish derive small amounts of salt from their freshwater habitat. If you place a freshwater fish in saltwater, the difference in habitat will cause the fish to burst.
What is a fishes habitat?
It really depends on what fish you're studying. If you put a fish that lives in freshwater into saltwater, it will die. So your answer is, Freshwater Fish live in ponds, lakes, and freshwater rivers. Saltwater Fish live in oceans and seas. I hope this helps.
How do you convert a saltwater fish to freshwater?
You can't! They're saltwater fish because that's their HABITAT. You can't put them into a foreign habitat - they have to be where they naturally live - they're MADE that way!
What is an area where freshwater and saltwater meet provides habitat for a diversity of organisms?
An estuary provides habitat for a diversity of organisms
Is a lake freshwater or saltwater?
Most are natural freshwater, but some may be saltwater.
What are the difference between saltwater and freshwater sponges?
umm the salt water is used to ahving salt in its natural habitat and the fresh water is not
Do walrus live in fresh water?
A walrus can only live in freshwater because of its habitat. They can adapt to saltwater, but it takes some time for them to.
What is an ecotone?
An estuary - where freshwater and saltwater meet.
Do crocodiles love to eat platypuses?
Platypuses have been known to be taken by freshwater crocodiles in north Queensland. Generally, platypuses and crocodiles do not occupy the same habitat, as platypuses require freshwater and Estuarine crocodiles live in saltwater habitats. Also, crocodiles and platypuses only have their habitat overlap in northern Queensland.
