Re: Fundulus heteroclitus.

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 11/6/02 11:05:49 AM, michikokita at earthlink_net writes:

<< what is the ideal salinity, do you know? >>

A range of specific gravity of 1.005 to 1.010 is a reasonable target for 
brackish water fishes. That corresponds to about 1 - 1.5 % salt. Seawater is 
about 3.4 % or a specific gravity of 1.023 at 25 degrees C. The exact amount 
is not that important as long as there is more than a trace.

Lee Harper
Media, PA 
USA
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