Coverting saltwater fish to fresh water fish

[sao870]

meh i think that this is a bit nutz but if u do do it just post pics so we can all bash u a bit more.

how i see it tis not my money or fish, to each is own.

 

[Comatose]

meh i think that this is a bit nutz but if u do do it just post pics so we can all bash u a bit more.

how i see it tis not my money or fish, to each is own.

That's a fair way to look at it, and honestly the world would be a better place if more people had your attitude. I just think people that are passionate about something like this (myself more than most) hate to see these animals tortured because someone is too lazy to accomodate them properly.

 

[RedBellyRhen]

1. It's flat out unethical ( read animal abuse)
2. If you mean "shorten" it's life span by it only surviveing a few monthes at best, then yes your correct.
3. Whats been stated, SW fish do not adapt well to FW not only a lil' bit.. but not at all. 99% of "converted fish" die before even hitting the LFS' tank let alone survive much longer then it being sold.
4. There are species that are brackish, FW, SW and move threw these stages threw their life-span. But that does not mean you can keep one "permenently" in whatever water you feel like. Salmon and G. Tile eels are both very good examples of these types of fish. and because of these stages.. are even harder in general then your
average fish to keep.

So to answer your question simply, You can't do it. You can try, but you will fail. You may get lucky and get the fish to live threw the process. But SW fish are built for the SG (Specific Gravity) of SW and FW fish are built to live in the SG of FW... not to mention the plethora of other things that are very different.

Hmmm that makes me wonder if anyone has kept a salmon before (in this hoby not aquaculture), it surely would be a monster fish and they look really cool lol but im thinking you would need a huuuuuuuuuuuge tank with a powerful filter

 

[Gobrian44]

its terrible for the fish but i remember a guy doing this mixing fresh and salt water fish...he said it took him over a year to acclimate them...good luck finding the thread and doing it... prob shouldnt though

 

[knifegill]

It's just as easy as converting the OP to aquatic breathing. Put him in a covered tub and add a little water everyday. As the water begins to fill his lungs, they will magically change and become gills. You'll know it's worked when he stops writhing and kicking.

It's not much different.

 

[nomad]

WoW


its called get a job kid and have a real shark tank. Your going to kill a fish's life span to meet your needs of entertainment of having a shark.... slowly torturing an animal to death...

well said