Not for some species that adapted to such water. Some of the blackwater species of Indonesia (Borneo esp.), Malaysia and tropical SE Asia evolved to live in absolutely mineral deprived water. I've read that the TDS might be as low as 18ppm.
Those aquatic encironments are characterized by the...
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I believe much is applicable to other diminutive tropical softwater species, especially Danionins and Rasborins.
Link to the Wiki entry on the Subreddit. Many thanks in advance!
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I'm interested in all things related to the husbandry and the scientific background of Boraras species. The most popular among them is the Chili Rasbora.
They're among the smallest fish species in the world and originate from tropical SE Asia soft- & blackwater habitats. (Btw...