Community Tank Suggestion #12- Brackish Water Fish

Examples: Oscar Cichlids and other Large Cichlids


 Brackish water fish need more salt than other aquarium fish.  Some brackish fish are the offspring of marine fish who swim inland to freshwater and spawn. Others are fish who spend their whole life in mildly salty (brackish) water. We recommend keeping aquarium books and magazines for references. 

Housing:  Add 1-2 tablespoons of salt per gallon.   Keep pH 7.2-7.8

Feeding: Feed 2-3 times a day with standard foods a variety of quality foods. Use flake foods, frozen brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms and Formula one, frozen foods and plankton. Live brine shrimp on a regular basis is recommend.

Here is a sampling of some fish that may fit in this community aquarium.
     
     
     

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