BIOTOPE AQUARIA -- Updated June.01.2004

A biotope aquaria is an aquarium that is set-up to simulate a natural habitat. The fish, plants, water chemistry, and furnishings are similar to those that can be found in a specific natural setting. (more)

Always check compatibility! Some species from a particular habitat are not suitable tankmates. For example, the Peacock Bass will eat small tetras since they are their natural food in the wild.

The biotope aquarium can be adpated by adding species from disparate areas that have similar water requirements.

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[Photos from various habitats/biotopes]

Freshwater fish species listed by country and ecosystem -- excellent resources for constructing biotope aquaria.



I highly recommend taking a look at Natural Biotopes For Xenopus Species which includes pictures of African freshwater habitats, Commercially available plant species for African Biotopes, and Suggestions for biotope tanks.

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