P Poklei Gambusia MFK Member May 13, 2009 584 2 16 Las vegas Oct 30, 2009 #1 If so how is it doing? Will it die if i keep it in freshwater?
12 Volt Man Arapaima MFK Member May 24, 2007 6,669 1,045 203 canada Oct 30, 2009 #2 when young, its fine. but adults need salt. I used to keep my adults in full saltwater (specific gravity 1.020) you may find that if you don't have enough salt as the fish matures, they tend to be dark and may be prone to fungus.
when young, its fine. but adults need salt. I used to keep my adults in full saltwater (specific gravity 1.020) you may find that if you don't have enough salt as the fish matures, they tend to be dark and may be prone to fungus.
C Cichlaholics Anonymous Polypterus MFK Member May 23, 2006 8,160 16 92 Miami, Florida Oct 30, 2009 #3 my understanding was that it depends on the species as some are more likely to fare well in FW than others
my understanding was that it depends on the species as some are more likely to fare well in FW than others