During the dry season, the streambed becomes entirely parched, except for a few scattered pools that serve as critical refuges for aquatic life.

Native to this ecosystem are Tanichthys albonubes and Sewellia lineolata, which thrive in the shaded, algae-coated rocks.

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.

This biotope is a brackish water swamp near the city of Bangkok in Thailand. There are a lot of Nypa fruticans – a palm species living in brackish water.

Western Ghats freshwater biotope with rocky streams, gravel substrate, riparian vegetation, and endemic fish diversity under climate pressure.

This river is a vital artery of life, sustaining a diverse range of flora and fauna while also providing for the communities that live along its banks.

In the river, there are many fish: Nemacheilus fasciatus, Rasbora argyrotaenia, Channa limbata, Barbodes binotatus but not found any aquatic plants.

This is an alternative 250L biotope aquarium decorated for a less fish-group (60) of Moenkhausia costae, with Echinodorus horizontalis, driftwood, gravel and sand.

A biotope of the middle reaches of the Kalchik River has been created. This time I tried to show one of the sections of the river with a fast flow.

Inspired by Lago Iripixi, Rio Trombetas affluent, this aquarium recreates the natural habitat of Symphysodon haraldi.

A strong flow is maintained via surface skimmer and powerhead to mimic rapids, benefiting hillstream loaches like Sewellia lineolata.

Recreating a shallow Chao Phraya floodplain margin with planted edges, soft sediments, and natural conditions for Trichopsis pumila.

Hypselecara coryphenoides is a freshwater fish that lives in tropical areas. It inhabits black waters and is benthopelagic. This species is distributed across South America.

Trachelyopterus galeatus, the driftwood catfish, is a hardy South American species ideal for biotope aquariums with wood and shaded habitats.

Moenkhausia oligolepis is a very attractive, peaceful and active characid which inhabits the slow flowing small South American rivers and creeks, eventually floodplain lakes.

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The feather-like stems of Myriophyllum mattogrossense are very decorative, 30-60 cm long, with finely divided bright green leaves up to 5 cm wide. In good light conditions the leaves spread out like a fan.

Cryptocoryne ciliata is a bog plant that is widespread in the coastal areas of tropical Asia, from India to Papua New Guinea. It grows in large groups in the estuaries of rivers and in the transitional areas of fresh to marine water.

Spathiphyllum wallisii is formed by a densely crowded inflorescence called a spadix which is subtended by one large bract called a spathe.

Water lilies are without doubt the most beautiful aquatic plants and are a must for every sunny water garden.

In its natural environment Potamogeton tenuicaulis is a submersed  aquatic plant species found in slow-moving fresh water.