Looking for info on brackish aquariums?

jasonm311 · 05/29/2010, 10:53 AM

Was wondering if anyone here has a brackish setup or knows a good site with info on them?
Thanks!

steamer51 · 05/29/2010, 08:33 PM

I have been doing some research and there doesn't seem to be much info on the net. The best I found is a FAQ site at http://homepage.mac.com/nmonks/Proje...ackishfaq.html I am setting up a small tank for Nerite snails that breed only in Brackish. When the snails arrive they will start out in full saltwater and then each day I plan to do about a 1 quart water change with RODI until it gets down to the brackish level that they spawn in. I read a posting on an aquarium site that saltwater bacteria will survive gradual lowering of salinity and continue to operate under brackish conditions. I hope that is accurate and the tank doesn't crash from all the "saltwater" bacteria dying and no "brackish" bacteria to replace it. I'll be tagging along here and interested in any information others can add to your question.

Denbf58 · 05/30/2010, 06:20 AM

also try wet web media they have a go deal of info there

muttley000 · 05/30/2010, 07:37 AM

+1 on both of the above, they are both directing you to Neal Monks who is a prolific writer on the subject

jasonm311 · 05/30/2010, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the sites guys. Seems like there would be more people into brackish tanks then there are. It is a pretty cool habitat that I think gets over looked in the hobby.

05/29/2010, 10:53 AM	#1
jasonm311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wichita,Kansas Posts: 58	Looking for info on brackish aquariums? Was wondering if anyone here has a brackish setup or knows a good site with info on them? Thanks!

05/29/2010, 08:33 PM	#2
steamer51 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 94	I have been doing some research and there doesn't seem to be much info on the net. The best I found is a FAQ site at http://homepage.mac.com/nmonks/Proje...ackishfaq.html I am setting up a small tank for Nerite snails that breed only in Brackish. When the snails arrive they will start out in full saltwater and then each day I plan to do about a 1 quart water change with RODI until it gets down to the brackish level that they spawn in. I read a posting on an aquarium site that saltwater bacteria will survive gradual lowering of salinity and continue to operate under brackish conditions. I hope that is accurate and the tank doesn't crash from all the "saltwater" bacteria dying and no "brackish" bacteria to replace it. I'll be tagging along here and interested in any information others can add to your question. __________________ Jim - Freedom is Never Free. Thank a Veteran Today! LMAS Member

05/30/2010, 06:20 AM	#3
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	also try wet web media they have a go deal of info there __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

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jasonm311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wichita,Kansas Posts: 58	Thanks for the sites guys. Seems like there would be more people into brackish tanks then there are. It is a pretty cool habitat that I think gets over looked in the hobby.