Brackish Water Conditions

Mono Argent Mudskipper Archer Fish

Distinctive Varieties Suitable Species

A number of striking and unique species are Fish suited to these tanks include the Mono Ar-
suited to Brackish water. gent and Mono Sebae, both are showy, active
aquarium fish with a beautiful shiny silver colour.
This water type is sometimes ignored by the A number of rainbows such as the Celebes rain-
aquarium enthusiast, but the range of fish avail- bow which hails from Indonesia, and the Mada-
able and their striking nature makes a brackish gascar rainbow, are also suited to brackish
tank an interesting addition to the hobbyists col- aquaria as are Bumblebee gobies.
lection.
Australian native species which also inhabit
Water Quality brackish tanks quite comfortably include the
Brackish water requires a pH of around 7.0 8.0 Mudskipper, Mangrove Jack, Archer Fish, Puffers
and a specific gravity of around 1.012. and the stunning Red Scat. Most plant species
do not survive well in this environment, excep-
NOTE: Artificial sea salt should be used to tions are Java moss, Java fern and mangroves.
achieve the desired salinity.
The humble Molly is also ideally suited to brack-
Most available species need the temperature at ish water, and will make a colourful addition to
around 22C - 26C. your brackish display (see Molly Care Sheet for
more information).

Madagascar Rainbow

Indian Glass Fish Red Scat

Celebes Rainbow