Elmer’s Aquarium Community Tank Ideas Tank Size- 20 gal or more

B rackish Water Community Tank

What is a Brackish Water Tank? Brackish fish originate from areas in which freshwater and saltwater meet. Fish that have adapted to these areas typically can tolerate a wide range of salinities.

Housing: Add 2-4 tablespoons of salt per gallon. We advise Seachem Brackish/Livebearer salt or Instant Ocean Marine salt. The salinity should be around 1.010 to 1.015. (The salinity of seawater is 1.025) . Keep pH 7.2-7.8. Use a marine substrate such as Aragonite sand to help maintain an alkaline pH. Maintain standard filtration and heating.

Decor: Driftwood and plastic plants create hiding spots. It is a challenge to grow live plants in a brackish setup. If you want to try live plants use Java Fern.

Mangrove Plants: Some interesting displays can be made with the use of Mangrove Plants.

Feeding: Feed 2-3 times a day with standard foods a variety of quality foods. Use flake foods, frozen mysis shrimp, frozen bloodworms, Formula One, and plankton.

Brackish Water Fish: Here is a list of some brackish water fish you may see at our store: Be sure to study the individual requirements when you are establishing your tank.

Eels: Freshwater Moray Eel, ( Gymnothorax tile) Gobies: Sand Sifting Sleeper Goby, Knight Goby, Dragonfish Goby, Bumblebee Goby, Purple Spot Goby. Others: Pike Livebearer (belonesox), Black Molly, Archer, Flounder. Cichlids: Orange Chromide. Puffers: (Typically kept in a species only tank) Spotted Puffer, Figure 8 Puffer, F ahaka Puffer

Suitable for smaller tanks: (10 gal or more) Bumblebee Goby.

Suitable for smaller peaceful tanks: Black Mollies, Ghost Shrimp, Celebes Halfbeak, Celebes Rainbowfish.

Active Fish for Larger Tanks: 75 gal and up: Mono, Scat, Columbian Shark Catfish.

Elmer’s Aquarium 4005 William Penn Hwy. Monroeville, Pa. 15146 412-372-6535 www.elmersaquarium.com Established 1969