Biotope1

Founder at Biotope One. Writer, collaborator, and experimenteur with all things plants. Conservation and plants have always been something I've been interested in so I thought to meld the two and work on something productive for us all.

Cultivating Beauty on a Budget With Plant Tissue Culture

Plant Tissue Culture: A Home-Based Guide (How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture at Home)

Plant Tissue Culture: A Home Based Guide – How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture on a Budget  Cultivating Beauty on a Budget As a plant hobbyist have you ever been fascinated by the idea of unlocking the secrets of plant tissue culture while maintaining a limited budget? Whether your interests …

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Cryptocoryne Esquironii “red spathe Zamboanga del Norte” from the Phillipines

Cryptocoryne Esquironii "red spathe Zamboanga del Norte" from the Phillipines - Levi Paggao and Edilberto Ponteras

The island of Mindanao in the Philippines is a land of great natural beauty with lush forests crystal-clear rivers and a rich array of wildlife. One of the fascinating species found in this region is the Cryptocoryne Esquironii “red spathe Zamboanga del Norte” commonly known as the red spathe Cryptocoryne. …

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Cryptocoryne x Timahensis: A Challenging but Rewarding Crypt to Grow

Why did my cryptocoryne die?

Origins and Parentage Cryptocoryne x timahensis is a unique and captivating plant for aquarium enthusiasts, but it does require extra attention to ensure its proper growth and development. This lime green hybrid crypt is found in Singapore, where it was introduced to the forest stream surrounded by an artificial dam. …

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Catching Aquarium Fish With The Art of Micro Fishing Tiny Little Hooks

The Art of Micro Fishing Hooks Aldridge #1 Catch Your Own Aquarium Fish

The Art of Micro Fishing has tiny little hooks available for catching the smallest micro fish. Hook and line caught fish make great aquarium specimens. I have had great success catching Dace and many other small minnows on hook and line with the micro hooks. I got into micro fishing …

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Monstera Deliciosa Plant Tissue Culture at Home

Tissue Culture Monstera Deliciosa at Home

Monstera deliciosa is a well-known houseplant around the world. Monstera Deliciosa Albo Variegata is a well known more expensive version. Many aroids can be propagated with plant tissue cultured at home, and with little fuss. Making media for Monstera deliciosa is not hard to do. Full strength MS (Murashige and …

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Buy Now! Plant Tissue Culture: A Home Based Guide (How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture on a Budget)

Plant Tissue Culture: A Home-Based Guide (How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture at Home)

Buy Now to Learn How to Practice Plant Tissue Culture at Home Do you want to grow more plants faster and in less space? If so, this how-to guide is for you. Plant tissue culture can be done at home without expensive lab grade gear. Inside, you will find easy …

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Anjarakandy River Biotope of Kerala India

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Aquatic plants, fish, substrate, and hardscape. Technical description: Kerala, India located in southwest India.  Clear to slightly stained river water with sandy, gravel, and rocky bottom.  Fish species are varied in their placement from slow-moving to faster more oxygenated waters. India has an abundant number of species suitable for the …

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