Biotope One A Study of Flora and Fauna

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 …

Pygmea merill silver line is a stunning aquatic plant that originates from the Philippines. It is also known as Pygmy chain sword and is a popular choice among aquarists looking to create a natural underwater landscape. One of the key features of the Pygmea merill silver line is its small …

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. …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar, when mixed, make a gentle but effective decontaminate. It works as an oxidizer attacking cell walls and destroying the cell walls of fungus and bacteria.  Since it will oxidize cells, remember that you and I are made up of cells.  Wear gloves and glasses as a …

Tissue culture has several stages and rooting is one of them. We can often skip rooting in vitro by putting plantlets on a moist or wet substrate. Some plants do better on perlite or sand but some will start on potting mix.  This saves time and resources skipping a step …