Freshwater Fish: How Many PPM for Optimal Water Quality and Aquatic Life Health?
Freshwater fish can tolerate short-term turbidity levels up to 100,000 parts per million (ppm). Long-term exposure to 100-200 ppm can lead to health effects. Fish can also handle dissolved solids above 3,000 ppm if composed of nontoxic earth metals and if their physiological balance is maintained. Lower PPM levels can lead to unhealthy conditions, causing … Read more