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ive got two male guppys in a freshwater tank thats coming down, can i move them to my 100 gallon reef tank? if so whats the process, my current stocking is in my sig, also got a citron goby going in the 100 gallon

Introduce them slowly over several hours, adding a small amount of salt water at a time - they might just make the transition. No guarantees though, it doesn't always work out, sadly.

ok so should i do a drip acclimation with a small amount of freshwater, like for as long as possible.

and what's with the 'see not always so bad am i' part, didn't quite get that.

also, how about my tank's current stocking, will the guppies be compatible with the rest, including the citron goby

Slow dripping's the way to go, even with adults. Best results with younger fry, but it's still worth a shot. Remove some water every half hour or so, while you're dripping, till you hit full salt concentration.

alright so are they compatible with my current stocking

When they're adults, my engineer gobies might see them as a snack and the nem will definitely go for 'em if they get too close, those flowing tails will be too tempting for most of my fish, they'll try to take a bite.

guess ill keep them separate then

I still gotta say, not a good idea to put them in a marine tank. Brackish, maybe, but marine's a no-go. They just aren't built for it.

I've seen neptunes thrive in marine environments in the wild, and some folks have even kept them in double-strength marine tanks, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend it.

If you're dead set on trying, I'd say do it over several days, a few hours just isn't enough in my opinion.

Water chemistry, it's worth noting that guppies - common and Endler alike - naturally inhabit hard, alkaline freshwater environments. They tend to struggle in soft and acidic water, but aside from that, they're incredibly adaptable. Your average municipal water, pH 7.5, 20 degrees GH, is pretty close to perfect for these guys. They can also thrive in brackish water, making them a great addition to low-salinity brackish tanks, especially with species like gobies or killifish.

The swamp guppy, however, is a bit more particular. It seems to require slightly brackish conditions - at least SG 1.003 - to do well. When creating brackish water, always use a proper marine salt mix, not that "tonic salt" stuff.

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