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[Leo1234]

I sometimes design aquarium setups and I thought of making a setup for brackish water natives. I will probably not set this aquarium up, but I might as well write the plan for it.

My questions are:

1) Is brackish water harder to keep than freshwater?

2) is there specific equipment that I would need?

3) What fish would be great for this setup that are natives?

4) what would be the best decorations for a mud flat or salt marsh aquarium?

5) any tips?

[Betta132]

1: Not exactly, but water changes are a bit trickier, since you have to mix it up beforehand and it's best to let it sit for a day or so. 

 

2: Not really. Protein skimmer is a good plan, but aside from that, the standard filter/heater/lighter thing should work. Also, be sure the heater is safe for saltwater. 

 

3: Depends on where you are and what's legal to collect.

 

4: Mud substrate and rockwork, maybe a bit of driftwood, maybe a few plants if there's something growing in your collection area that you can transplant. 

 

5: Do as much research as possible, and be absolutely certain that thing is cycled. 

 

 

Look for mollies. Hardy fish good for putting in a just-cycled tank, to be sure it's stable. Plus, they'll nibble algae for you.

[loopsnj64]

You could also consider

 

Mummichogs (absurdly hardy)

 

Sheepshead minnows (extremely aggressive)

[Leo1234]

Sheepshead minnows are illegal in california. How would hogchokers do? What could go with them?

[Matt DeLaVega]

Josh Porter works for East Bay parks and does a lot of work around brackish and salt water. He also maintains some big tanks and a mobile aquarium. You might want to get to know him. It might be a fun field trip to go meet him and see his tanks and exhibit.

 

http://forum.nanfa.o...r/4584-ebparks/