Survival, growth and reproduction of the amphipod Hyalella azteca in 42-d water only treatments with and without the addition of bromide

Poor survival, growth and reproduction of the amphipod Hyalella azteca has been observed in exposures using reconstituted waters. Previous studies have reported success in H. azteca water-only exposures with the addition of relatively high concentrations of bromide (Br). This study evaluated the influence of lower environmentally representative concentrations of Br on the response of the amphipod H. azteca in 42-d water-only exposure conditions in various reconstituted waters. Improved performance of H. azteca was observed in reconstituted waters with >0.02 mg Br/L. These tables and figures provide online supplemental information that will not be included in the journal article.