biotope

Thanks to all who took advantage of our "popup" sale last week! Lot's of good deals were had! Ever heard of the term, "benthic", in reference to tropical fishes? This term refers to the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as a stream, river or a lake, including...

If you're like us, you're always looking for new ideas- new environments to simulate, to stretch your creativity a bit. Today, we're going to take a brief glimpse at an aquatic environment that is just begging for your to replicate in the aquarium! A "morichal" is a lowland stream found in...

All, I have a mature, 92 gallon corner aquarium whose contents I am looking to trade/sell for an African Rift Lake setup. Let me know if you are interested... the picture says a thousand words. I have: Fish/Inverts About a dozen neon tetras About a dozen cardinal tetras A bunch of...

So I've decided to set up an Amazonian biotope, between 30-60 gallon. I am still in the dark on the lighting used for plants such as swords and some hairgrass.(that was a completely unexpected pun) What is the general rule for lighting, such as how many watts needed? And what would be a good...

Hey guys, About a month ago, Jon Clark and I were talking about the Aquarium Beautiful competition for the BFD. I had brought a 75 gallon Malawi setup last year and was trying to keep things simple this time around. After I thought about the setups last year, I realized that while we had...

Hey everyone, I just got a much nicer camera and decided to try it out on my biotope tank. The tank itself is a standard 55 with white aquarium sand. It's filtered by a rena filstar XP L canister filter. The stock is 1 super red severum (3.5"), 4 guinecara gaeyi (2m,2f, 2-3"), 2 electric blue...

Hi Fellow members, I just want to know of CCA is hoping to put out a fall issue for the Biotope newletter. I wasn't sure if the Biotope is stilll active and if they are still accepting article on fishy issues from members. I would like to submit an article and would like to know what the...

The latest Biotope is now available online. You can find it in the "members only" Section below.

Members, be on the look out for the latest Biotope. Thats right, I have just mailed the latest edition of the Biotope. This edition includes: 1) an article from our featured speaker in June: Tim Nurse. Diving Kambwimba 2) an article from our own nationally published member Bob Bock : A CCA...

I just got a huge load of driftwood in. If you're doing a plant aquascape or soft water biotope you have to come in and see this stuff. It's the Malaysian driftwood. Sinks! SCALES Tropical Fish Warehouse

For those who do not have access to the members only section, Marya is taking over the Biotope. Please send all articles to her. I know everyone here is into fish. How did you get started. Did your parents buy your first tank. Did your spouse have fish. We all have started some where...