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How can a clown fish live in a freshwater environment?

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Clown fish are marine (saltwater) fishes that have adapted to the saltwater environment. Their kidneys and gills are not set up to handle freshwater so they will die in a couple of hours if not sooner if put in freshwater. Some fish (salmon, menhaden, eels) can adapt to both saltwater and freshwater but Clown Fish cannot. read more

Also, many true saltwater fish can tolerate freshwater or hyposalinity baths for a little while as a disease treatment, but not for long durations (much like adding salt as a treatment for freshwater fish). If you want a clownfish, go with a saltwater setup. read more

Clownfish can thrive in both fish-only and reef setups, though the former is much less of a challenge for beginning saltwater hobbyists. Their water must stay between 74 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit and have a specific gravity of 1.020 to 1.024. read more

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