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!