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BIN – Biotopes In Nature
Wangi Falls is a segmented waterfall that descends from an elevation of 84m above sea level via a series of segmented tiers that range in height between 41-52m.
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Rio Trombetas is one of the major rivers of Brazil and is navigable as far as Cachoeira da Porteira, where the major rapids begin and where the river is naturally separated into two different regions. In 1989, during the biotope research in the Rio Trombetas, below a waterfall at the Cachoeira da Porteira Archolaemus luciae was found.
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BAM – Biotope Aquarium Models
This biotope is actually at the Lago Patizal south of São Felix do Araguaia, near the mouth of the Rio das Mortes, in clear, almost teacoloured water, with hardly any flow. And the aquarium decorated represents the edge of the Lago into the open water.
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FISH – Fish Species Database
Tylochromis lateralis – Congo benthic sand-sifting cichlid (~26 cm), maternal mouthbrooder; excellent focal species for a Congo biotope aquarium.
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Elachocharax geryi is a bottom fish which is generally found in the shallow and muddy waters of rivers and streams of the tropical forest.
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Large, migratory blue botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta) thrives in a Southeast Asian river biotope aquarium with spacious, well-oxygenated water and hiding places.
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This lively species of the genus Tyttocharax belongs to the smallest species of tetra at all. They hardly ever become larger than 2 cm.
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PLANT – Aquatic Plants Database
How to keep Echinodorus horizontalis biotope correct in the aquarium? Check out BAP Database! And share your knowledge with everyone on BAP Platform!
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Myriophyllum salsugineum is a perennial aquatic herb. This aquatic plant is found in lakes and slow-flowing watercourses. Widespread but not common.
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Ottelia ulvifolia occurres in a wide variety of slow flowing and stagnant waterbodies and watercourses, with an altitude range of up to 1800m.
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Vallisneria nana is a perfect plant for beginners. Being the least demanding tank plant in terms of care, the plant propagates easily as well.
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