Questions tagged [saltwater]
Aquariums which are saltwater-based, indicating a different maintenance style from other water types. The "aquarium" tag should normally be included with the question.
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What should the ideal salt content of a brine shrimp grow-out tank be?
I am raising brine shrimp in a grow out tank and I normally use 1.018 specific gravity of salt in the hatchery. I have read online that the the ideal specific gravity can range from 1.018 to 1.045.
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Salt water aquarium on a jetty over the ocean, with no filtration just constant ocean water circulation
I am very fortunate to be living in Raja Ampat, West Papua, one of the richest areas in the world for biodiversity. I also live directly on top of a fringing reef. My house is on stilts over the ...
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Considerations before getting mussels (or other bivalve)
I'm looking for alternative natural filters for my tank to combat algae. I've read that a mussel can filter up to 100 gallons/day, consuming algae and detritus.
My concerns are:
I grow copepods ...
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Is it possible to use aquarium salt instead of marine salt to raise brine shrimp to adulthood?
In order to raise brine shrimp to adulthood, I have heard that it is better to use marine salt instead of aquarium salt in the grow-out tank.
Aquarium salt (sodium chloride or NaCl) is widely used to ...
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What is the red platet floating around my tank
Today my wife this red circular think in the tank floating near a snail. Any idea what it is is it some type life or maybe just the snail shedding or whatever they do?
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