Biotopes????

[nraposa]

Any one know any good websites that clearly explain what are the different biotopes. I know what a biotope is but am curious on how to get specific info on certain types.

[jeffs99dime]

here you go!!
http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope.htm

[minabird]

Here's another one that I like to use.

http://badmanstropicalfish.com/bio-type.html

[Glasstapper]

here you go!!
http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope.htm

LOL that was the exact same site I was going to suggest. It's my favorite and has helped a lot with my research on amazon tank setups.

[Drumachine09]

so a biotope is essentially a miniature version of a biome?

[jeffs99dime]

LOL that was the exact same site I was going to suggest. It's my favorite and has helped a lot with my research on amazon tank setups.


haha. great minds think alike huh? lol

[Fishguy2727]

Biotope is a when you setup the tank with fish, plants, decor, water parameters,etc. as they would be in nature. You don't mix stuff that would never meet in nature.

There is a great book out that has outlines for over 80 biotope aquariums in it. It is 'Freshwater Aquarium Models'. Definitely look in to it if interested in biotope aquariums at all.

[Drumachine09]

so, things you would find in an african lake in one tank, and fish you would find in an asian pond in another?

[jeffs99dime]

so, things you would find in an african lake in one tank, and fish you would find in an asian pond in another?

correct you are

[Drumachine09]

Thanks Yoda!:ezpi_wink1:

[nraposa]

Wow thanks for the quick reply guys now i got some research to do thanks again guys

[jeffs99dime]

Wow thanks for the quick reply guys now i got some research to do thanks again guys

i just noticed your sig. that's pretty good. you could also end up with a dumbass even if they were educated! common sense and book smarts are two completely different virtues. i've met people that were extremely book smart and didn't know how to take care of themselves! lol