Re: Dwarf biotope

[BigJohnW@webtv.net (John Wubbolt)]

Hello Dave

Creating a true biotope for any species of fish from south america is a
neat thing to do.   First off to be true to the biotope tank, you need
to do some reading and find what species of fish come from what regions.
The Amazon is quite large you know!!!   Finding the correct plants and
fish that come from what regions, isnt really hard.   Look through a
Baensch Atlas, it has both plants and fish species in there.    You can
find what dwarf cichlids come from what area, then find what plants come
from that area and proceed with setting up your tank.    

Now as for using discus along with a dwarf species.    The only dwarf
species that I would recommend for the same tank with some discus would
be Rams.   They really prefer the water warmer, this would be my only
choice.    If i was going to set up a biotope tank, i'd skip the discus
and stick with plants , tetras, corys and dwarf cichlids.

Good luck

John



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