It's been a while... During the pandemic not many occasions to head to the seas. But things are going on. I had a short episode of combining a sea water tank with a paludarium. A rock overgrown with mosses and tiny plants on top of a marine tank. This was managed with a fresh water reservoir integrated in the marine tank setup on top of which the rock was set and pieces of rope drove freshwater into the planted rock. So far in theory. In reality salt was "crawling" into the freshwater reservoir and salt water sprays harmed the vegetation on the rock. Still an idea that deserves to be realized some day in a better way, because it combines the two most attractive forms of aquariums in one...
This blog is about biotopes - natural habitats - in and around the water. It shows natural environments that are an inspiration for biotope aquariums. The idea of a biotope aquarium is not only to make it look like nature, but it to be nature. It involves all kind of macro and micro organisms, not only selected ones. The difference is visible and this kind of aquariums open up opportunities for different species - those who need specific care or food...