> Heteroclitus can be easily acclimated to freshwater, virtually
> instantaneously. It's true that fathead minnows are used in toxicology
> studies also; my suggestion for mummichogs is based on observing a number
of
> studies in action in Massachusetts and maybe being too familiar with the
> journal Aquatic Toxicology (always a biggie...).
>
> In truth, either species would work work, especially with the suggestion
of
> using a control.
>
> --Bruce Stallsmith
> Huntsville, AL
>
> >From: EELReprah_at_aol.com
> >Reply-To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> >To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> >Subject: Re: NANFA-- FW: fish for experiments
> >Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:24:40 EST
> >
> >
> >In a message dated 11/7/01 10:50:14 AM, fundulus_at_hotmail.com writes:
> >
> ><< wrote to her and suggested that she use mummichogs, Fundulus
> >heteroclitus, >>
> >
> >Now she will be confused. I wrote to her and suggested the Fathead
minnow -
> >Pimephales promelas because it is often used to test toxicity and because
> >it
> >is a freshwater species. The Mummichog needs brackish water. I also
> >suggested
> >that she needed at least one more tank as a control.
> >
> >Lee Harper
>
>
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