🏞️ Biome · Rivers and Wetlands
Rivers and Wetlands
Moving water and flooded areas full of life.
Biome overview
Rivers and wetlands combine moving water areas, floodable banks and dense vegetation that serves as shelter and breeding grounds.
Ecological strengths
Great availability of water and food, with both aquatic and terrestrial or semi-aquatic spaces.
Vulnerabilities and threats
Water quality is critical; sudden changes in pollution, temperature or flow quickly affect wildlife.
Special features
Many amphibians and reptiles depend on these environments to reproduce, completing part of their life cycle in water.
Biome climate profile
General parameters that many species of the Rivers and Wetlands habitat usually share.
Temperature range
18–26 °C
Remember to adapt these values to the specific needs of each species.
Relative humidity
Alta en zonas cercanas al agua
Ventilation and substrate type greatly influence the actual humidity of the microhabitat.
Typical regions
Rivers and lakes of America, Europe and Asia with moderate current.
General installation guidelines
Aquariums or paludariums with efficient filtration and well-defined water and land areas.
Day / night cycle
Example of temperature ranges throughout the day for the Rivers and Wetlands biome.
Ecological curiosities
Interesting little facts about how the Rivers and Wetlands biome works.
- Wetlands act as the planet's "kidneys", filtering water and retaining nutrients.
- Many amphibians need clean water to complete their metamorphosis.
Simulating this habitat in captivity
General guidance for recreating the Rivers and Wetlands biome in terrariums, aquariums or similar facilities.
Overview of the simulated habitat
In captivity, river habitats are represented through aquariums or paludariums that combine moving water with terrestrial areas.
Strengths in captivity
Very visually striking with many possibilities for aquatic landscaping (rocks, roots, plants).
Common challenges and risks
They require good filtration, regular water changes and monitoring of parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates).
Quick tips for setting up the environment
- Install a filter appropriate to the volume and biological load of the aquarium or paludarium.
- Create shelter areas with dense plants and structures under which they can hide.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes using heaters or coolers if necessary.
Animals from this habitat
Species from our catalog associated with the Rivers and Wetlands biome.
Corydoras Catfish
Small bottom-dwelling catfish, peaceful and very popular in community aquariums.
View profile →Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad
Small semi-aquatic toad with very striking red and black belly colors.
View profile →Mata Mata Turtle
Aquatic turtle with very peculiar appearance, with rough shell and flattened, camouflaged head.
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