What is a brackish tank..
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This link is the post that takes you to the Brackish FAQ. Everything you need to know to get started.
Brackish = ~half as salty as seawater.
This link is the post that takes you to the Brackish FAQ. Everything you need to know to get started.
Brackish = ~half as salty as seawater.
As stated above, a brackish tank is 'half saltwater, half fresh water'. More specifically, it is where the ocean and a river system meet. No matter what you look at to define it, the most improtant thing to being successful (IMO) is making sure that you get the specific gravity that you require for either plants or fish. SG ranges from 1.025 (Full saltwater) to 0 (technically) Freshwater. Different brackish fish live in different SG. Some require an SG change throughout their lives. Other than that, it is essentially FW with salt.
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Actually, pure freshwater has a SG of 1.000, not 0.
In order to replicate brackish water conditions in a home aquarium, you add marine mix such as Instant Ocean to freshwater. Aquarium salt or table salt is not sufficient, which is a common misconception.
In order to replicate brackish water conditions in a home aquarium, you add marine mix such as Instant Ocean to freshwater. Aquarium salt or table salt is not sufficient, which is a common misconception.
Brackish = where the river meets the ocean. Most brackish fish need a sg of 1.010 to do well. Like archerfish,scats,monos,etc.