Posted by rsaqua on November 04, 2002 at 22:15:02:
In Reply to: Re: A. lineatus - brackish?..NO...msg.. posted by Youkai on November 03, 2002 at 21:27:43:
:I am refering to them, but now I'm quite curious...
:Nearly every source I've read states that they enter brackish waters.
:I'm quite aware of all their other habits and needs, but I find the information about the water they require quite confusing. If they enter brackish waters quite often, and even live permanently in brackish streams, why would salt be harmful to them?
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:: If you are refering to Aplocheilus lineatus, I don't recommend any salt. Their "ideal" water is slightly acid and soft. They are also one of the larger killies, growing to 4 inches, standard length. They are also very predacious to things that can fit in their mouths.
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I have not read or heard from any sources that recommend or indicate brackish conditions for this fish. Besides personal experiences in keeping and breeding this fish, I have also found several reputable sources that support this fish being kept in slighty soft water in a neutral base to slightly acid pH.
(a) Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Vol 1, pg 548.
(b) www.petfish.net/lin.htm
(c) www.aquazoo.co.uk/page.cfm/Type=AllFish/Colour=Yellow
(scroll down to A. lineatus)
(d) British Killifish Assoc.
(e) American Killifish Assoc.
russ
Living Waters Aquatic Hatchery
JC Pets+Supplies, KS, retired.
