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Post by awolf on Mar 21, 2016 23:31:17 GMT
I'm interested in creating a small Everglades biotope in a 10g aquarium. I found an inventory of fish: pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3131/I did not know sailfin mollies are indigenous to the Everglades. The flag fish I have seen at my local pet stores in Virginia. The bluefin Killifish is my favorite out of the bunch. I'll have to see about acquiring a few. I wonder if the sailfin molly and bluefin Killi can be kept together in a 10g? I don't believe the flagfish is good for a community. I seem to remember they are fairly aggressive and nippy. I also found an interesting article on Everglades Floating Pants: myfwc.com/media/617887/AquaticPlantIdentifier.pdfI already have water lettuce in all of my tanks, so this biotope may be quite easy to put together. Many of the plants can be found here in Virginia lakes and streams as well. So as it turns out, I will be able to supply all of the plants from my native Virginia rivers and lakes. On one hand this is good, on the other, it is somewhat boring? I will keep researching the flora and fauna of the 'Southern' Everglades in hopes that I will find something unusual that would be hard to find anywhere else in the world. Apparently many of the fish species, like the bluefin killi, have been found in other areas around the United States. From what I've read they were probably mixed in a shipment of feeder fish and got loose in those areas. The males are very lovely. If anyone has experience with the bluefin Killi, shoot me a line! I think it will be fun to have a biotope of the worlds' slowest river. |
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Post by pezerologo on Mar 22, 2016 0:59:18 GMT
This project looks very good.
As you say, your states are shared between various types of plants.
On the other hand it is certain that in some endemic plant everglades this place is located. And I will look for that information.
The Jordanella floridae also kept it a few years ago and if it can be a bit annoying with other species, including fish bite fins that have long.
I know if you can keep species from other states or sell them in stores, in Aquabid find many species of florida and sent all over the country.
Lucania is a fish that has always caught my attention, our colleague Soluxn has kept (Lucania goodei) and you could say more about them.
Darters know?
They are very interesting fish, may not very colorful the Everglades, but would adapt well to an aquarium 10g
It sounds all very well to have variety of aquatic plants in your environment. One of these days, you share some photos so we can see these places and know them.
Molly I see very active for an aquarium that size. They have a tireless swimming.
And go see how this project takes shape, thanks for sharing.
regards
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Post by pezerologo on Mar 22, 2016 12:36:04 GMT
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Post by awolf on Mar 22, 2016 16:23:49 GMT
This project looks very good. Darters know? They are very interesting fish, may not very colorful the Everglades, but would adapt well to an aquarium 10g Ah yes, Swamp Darter I see on the inventory. It looks good for my tank. Thanks! The sailfin molly would upset the killifish, so probably not a good idea to keep them together. |
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Post by pezerologo on Mar 22, 2016 16:54:54 GMT
nothing, gobies are some fish that I like . And native fish of North America , darters are one of my favorites.
It seems that an interesting community of fish for your aquarium is already appearing .
Another option for Mollys would be to dedicate a specific aquarium for them.
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Post by awolf on Mar 24, 2016 0:48:09 GMT
I found a site that lists some flora and fauna found only in the Everglades. There are no freshwater plants for the aquarium in this list, but it is still very interesting. The Ghost Orchid is very beautiful, and is only found in the Everglades. It would be fun to keep a Ghost Orchid. www.odditycentral.com/pics/seven-flora-and-fauna-that-can-only-be-found-in-the-everglades.html* I see that some of these are found outside of the Everglades, so it is not accurate. But still interesting. |
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Post by pezerologo on Mar 24, 2016 1:02:52 GMT
Interesting link.
I like too Orchids. In spring and summer, found some iberic native Orchids to photography.
The Ghost Orchid ( i don't know are easy to maintain), are perfect to put up to the tank in an Mizube Style.
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Post by awolf on Mar 24, 2016 3:29:12 GMT
I don't think the article is accurate. Sorry. Many of those things are found outside of the Everglades. The ghost orchid is native to Everglades, Cuba and Bahamas. It is really hard to find anything that is ONLY found in the Everglades/South Florida. Maybe some fish? I will keep looking.
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Post by pezerologo on Mar 24, 2016 10:41:39 GMT
It seems that everglades is not very rich in endemic species.
The gar florida is native , but its size is huge for most home aquariums .
There is a snail, Planorbella duryi , the Seminoles ram horn and this could be interesting.
The Palaemonetes paludosus , the riverine glass shrimp has a wider distribution , but is also a characteristic species of grassland everglades .
For the rest, what I have seen is that many of the species in everglades are shared with other states like Georgia and also Alabama or other countries of the Caribbean.
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Post by awolf on Apr 2, 2016 15:49:15 GMT
It seems that everglades is not very rich in endemic species. The gar florida is native , but its size is huge for most home aquariums . There is a snail, Planorbella duryi , the Seminoles ram horn and this could be interesting. The Palaemonetes paludosus , the riverine glass shrimp has a wider distribution , but is also a characteristic species of grassland everglades . For the rest, what I have seen is that many of the species in everglades are shared with other states like Georgia and also Alabama or other countries of the Caribbean. Thank you very much for looking into this for me. I'm considering some orchids for above the tank as well. I'm also considering creating a 'fake' mangrove using hardwood which will hold the orchid over the aquarium using spanish moss, or even a 'fake' bald cypress tree coming out of the top of the tank. All to create a realistic scene from the Everglades. I can carve these out of hardwood, and use some plastics as the greenery on the trees above the water. I may even be able to use the spanish moss in a green color to mimic the bald cypress needles. On a small scale like the 10g, it will be much easier to make what I need for this 'picture' of the Everglades, than if I did this in a 55 gallon tank! But the 55 gallon would be much more interesting to look at. I'm excited to get this project rolling and put it all together. Thanks again for your interest. For fish: Darters and Blue fin Killifish |
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Post by pezerologo on Apr 11, 2016 22:22:06 GMT
Sound very nice your project, the tillandsia or spanish moss are amazing and create a good place to put the orchid,
The hardscape offer more possibilities, sure you create a great everglades biotope with a natural aspect.
We here, wait the first pictures from this interesting biotope aquarium.
The fishes are a nice selection, i like darters very much.
Grettings and thanks for share
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Post by awolf on May 26, 2016 1:00:03 GMT
I have finally, after many weeks, received a shipment of 6 Lucania Goodei (bluefin killifish). They are in a 10 gallon tank outside in the shade. They are wild caught, so I put a tub over the top to help collect insects for them while I get them used to feeding flake food. They did eat frozen brine shrimp and bloodworms without hesitation today. I am still looking for a source to get some darters to add to the tank.   |
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Post by pezerologo on May 30, 2016 12:34:57 GMT
Nice Aquarium !!
Have a very natural look.
This fishes likes and need live food. Brine shrimp is a good idea, mixed with frozen foods.
I collected too insects and other animals to offer my fishes, Daphnia, Little worms of my vegetable garden, Mosquito`s larva, ants, Aphids and more.
Its important how much, and better if you give a little by time.
Good Luck to find the darters.
Greetings !!
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