Biotope One A Study of Flora and Fauna

Odessa Barb – Pethis padamya Parameters Origin / Habitat: Indonesia, Sumatra Care Level: Easy Size: 3 inches (8 cm) pH: 6 – 7 Temperature: 70°F – 78°F (21°C – 26°C) Water Hardness: 2° to 10° dH The Odessa Barb, Pethis padamya, can rival the colors of many saltwater species. Odessa …

It is the sad reality, but unfortunately, it seems that the international community only cares about the Amazon forest devastation. These shocking images clearly show the huge environmental attacks caused over the last two decades in Mozambique by the economic groups operating in the country in the timber extraction sector, …

Just showing you guys what goes into the Biotope One Plant Library, and tissue culturing plants. I had a stem of Lindernia tamilnadensis. I put it in a 32 oz deli tub and let it grow out until it made several stems. I did this because I want to make …

                                Latest Trends in Propagation of Aquarium Plants As the popularity and importance of aquatic plants in the creation of nature aquariums, manicured aquariums, biotopes, etc, are gaining momentum, conventional methods of propagation of these plants are not able to provide the premium quality plants as per the demand. Moreover, the …

Download the sheet here and print it out.  Head out to your favorite place and collect some data for other hobbyists to learn from.  Document species of plants, fish, and others that live in the same location. This Biotope Data Project takes the information people like you collect and puts …

Hobbyists and explorers need a reliable tool to collect important field data and to monitor their tank conditions. In order to do this properly, there has to be some kind of standard to measure against. The most important one being a good test kit. We know everyone doesn’t have access …

In 2011 the construction of the dam on the Rio Xingu has brought more turmoil and ill effects on biodiversity to our hobby than anything in recent history. The Belo Monte Dam project on the Xingu River in the state of Pará, Brazil has forever affected many animal species within …

Biotope data information is very important and can be very useful to hobbyists. Biotope Data taken accurately from collection sites can give a lot of insight to hobbyists and help them further their hobby.  Simply download the form here and fill it out digitally or print it out.  Email it …

Green water algae can be a big problem for the aesthetics of your aquarium. No one wants a planted tank, or any tank really, with water that looks like pea soup. It seems to come up quickly but luckily there are a few things you can do to combat it …