A biotope aquaria is an aquarium that is set-up to simulate a natural habitat. The fish, plants, water chemistry, and furnishings are similar to those that can be found in a specific natural setting.
Always check compatibility! Some species from a particular habitat are not suitable tankmates. For example, the Peacock Bass will eat small tetras since they are their natural food in the wild.
The biotope aquarium can be adpated by adding species from disparate areas that have similar water requirements.
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Rainbowfish Biotope Aquarium Click to enlarge
New Guinea has fish fauna unlike that of Southeast Asia.
New Guinea's fish most resemble those of Australia for good reason, millions of years ago they were part of the same land mass.
The dominant species in the aquarium trade from New Guinea are Rainbowfish.
WATER:
pH 6.5-7.1, 4-8 dH, 75-77 F (23-25 C)
TANK:
A tank with large open swimming areas is suggested for rainbowfish.
The tank should have areas of dense vegetation and bright lighting.
Use a sand substrate.
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