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#5956 Platanorema creek, Koroneia-Volvi National Park

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Greece, Central Macedonia, Zagkliveri

The aquarium represents a smaller waterbody of the creek with a limited flow. Aquatic vegetation consists of 2-3 different type of mosses and algae, mainly found on pebbles or rocks.

Only one species of fish could be found in the accessible part of the stream, Barbus cyclolepis and almost in every creek, either adult specimens or fry. Also a type of freshwater crab, Potamon potamios was observed in the parts where the flow was greater.

During dry season flow is very limited and some bodies of water are completely separated from the main stream.

Submitted by
Konstantinos Gazos
GPS
40.5649796, 23.2468338
Geographical region
Southern Europe
Drainage Basin
Migdonias
River catchment
Platanorema
Water body type
Creek
Water body name
Platanorema
Water body part
Bullabong
Water body course
Upper course
Water body: tributary of
Stream
Tributary name
Pitharoudi stream

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Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type
Fresh water
Water color
White water
Water transparency
Medium
Concentration of sediments
Medium
Water temperature
23 °C
Water flow/curent
Slow

Chemical parameters

pH
7.2
Conductivity
220
GH
9 mg/l
KH
Dissolved Oxygen

Aquarium information

Aquarium description

Set-up date
August, 2022
Aquarium decoration

The branches/driftwood as well as smaller pebbles and mud were collected on site. The gravel used is commercially found and resembles closely to what was found on the Platanorema creek.

A slope towards the back right side of the aquarium was created that works both as a small island for the crabs to go on terrestrial land and helps to naturally implent the branches and roots that are close to the shore.

The aquatic moss was wrapped around the branches on site so the imitation in the aquarium was straightforward. Leaves were collected there, both submerged and floating.

Aquarium equipment
  • Aquael ASAP filter 700. It helps creating great flow for the moss, while with some modifications done to the filter intake, crabs love to gather around it to scavenge for food.
  • A simple LED light fixture.
Fish care

Since Barbus cyclolepis have barbels they require soft/muddy substrate and round pebbles/ rocks in order to not injure them. They are always searching for food on the substrate while crabs prefer to filter feed.

The feedings include sinking and dissolving algae/shrimp tablets, 3 kinds of frozen foods, Artemia, cyclops and bloodworms and biofish pellets that contain all the necessary amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids (eg omega -3), minerals, trace elements and vitamins.

Crabs occasionally grab algae tabs.

Fishes:

  • Barbus cyclolepis (Cyprinidae)

Crustaceans:

  • Potamon potamios (Potamidae)
Plant care

Aquatic mosses:

  • Fontinalis antipyretica (Fontinalaceae)
Water care

The water in the aquarium is changed every 10 days, about 30% of it. It is a mix between treated tap water and reverse osmosis in order to achieve the desired water parameters. Filter is cleaned every month with aquarium water.

Dimensions

Length
60 cm
Depth
50 cm
High
35 cm
Volume
105 L

Substrate in aquarium

Sand
None
Pebble/Gravel
Mixed
Stone
Grey
Stone form
Flat
Silt/Mud
Beige
Leaves
Few
Driftwood
Few
Submerged terrestrial vegetation
No

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