What fish are good for a brackish?

Question

What fish are good for a brackish i have a 30 gallon and some info on brackish tanks i was going to do salt water but people are say its hard what are the ranges of fish prices

Answer 1

Mono sebae are really cool and easy to keep, archer fish, scats,..theres different kinds that are easy to keep. I would avoid discus, they are a soft water fish, and like a low ph (about 5.8) brackish tanks are a higher ph. about 8.2 You and also add crushed corals, or crushed sea shells, this will keep your ph up high, so your not adjusting it often.
African chiclids are fun too. They come in some really vibrant colors. They are very aggressive though, so only mix africans with other types of africans. But there are soooo many different types and colors. I've had great luck with the above fish. Good luck

Answer 2

Monos, scats, and archers are common brackish fish. You can also have mollies or even mudskippers. I am not certain of prices since I have not looked for these fish lately. They would be more money than your common guppy or platy but should not break the bank. Depending on your fish store, you may have to have them ordered as brackish fish are not kept as commonly as others.

I don't think saltwater is any harder than brackish. Keep in mind you'll be mixing salt for water changes and testing the salinity regularly whether it is a brackish or a marine tank. There is just less salt in brackish water. Theoretically, fish accustomed to brackish environments may be hardier and more able to tolerate water changes. True marine fish need very consistent water parameters as the reef and ocean proper is very stable.

PS Don't try keeping Discus in brackish water!

Answer 3

ummmm, tha'ts a little small for a brackish tank.......... the only difference between brackish and saltwater is ther's just a little less salt...

you will have a hard time finding fish that will fit nicely in a brackish tank at 30 gallons, but you could try the following:

puffers,
dragon fish,
eels,
clownfish (check if it will fit with any others..)

most fish will have certain parameters that you have to follow.

go to www.liveaquaria.com or www.drsfostersmith.com and go down to the bottom of the page, and click on the link for live aquaria. you can search by parameter, and what will go with which fish.

good luck!!

Answer 4

Scats are good,so are Monos(Monodactylus species,I think I misspelled that),some of the livebearers,Mollies,Pike livebearers,(Belonesox Belizianus),There are Cichlids that live in brackish water called Orange Chromides and Green Chromides. The Pikes are mean little devils that get too big for most home aquaria. There are a lot more too, oh yeah,Mudskippers are really fun,but they need some mud flats to drag out on. You could have one or maybe two Mudskippers in a thirty Gallon set up,with just a little water on one end and some mud and Mangrove roots on the other. Don't be discouraged about a salt water setup,it just takes a lot of learning. If you can find an aquarium club in your area it can be a huge help. Knowledgable people who aren't trying to sell something,will usually be ready to help. Good luck PeeTee

Answer 5

DO NOT PUT DISCUS INTO BRACKISH WATER. they are a freshwater fish. Honestly, most brackish water fish, with the exception of mollies, get too large for a 30 gallon.

Answer 6

Check out the Discus. Very cool and does well in brackish water. You will succeed.

Answer 7

I regularly installed simply sufficient for something quantity of water I difference. The guidelines on my label say a million tablespoon for each and every five gallons of water, so if I difference a three-gallon bucket I simply cross forward and drop in a single tablespoon complete. You do not ought to be too targeted with aquarium salt; it isn't like a therapy in which you ought to fear approximately overdosing. Hope that is helping.

Answer 8

The "Black Molly" is a tropical species that's supposed to be capable of surviving in Brackish water
http://www.aquaria.info/modules.php?file=speciesdetails&id=928&op=modload&name=database

Answer 9

a few are brackish eels , monos , and ropefishes

Answer 10

Cichlids and "freshwater" puffers!