Rio Momon close to Iquitos, Peru
97th place in Biotope Aquarium Design Contest 2019
Vietnam. Pham Duc Manh
Volume: 180 L
Dimensions: 150x45x38 cm
List of fishes: Paracheirodon innesi, Rummynose Tetra, Paracheirodon Axelrodi
List of plants: none
Description of decorations: This biotope is based on the area around Amazon. In this tank I wanted create a tree trunk that has been rotten and only the roots are still visible in the water. Fish in this tank are selected based on info could find about river.
Description of equipment: Filter with EHEIM Classic 600, 8lt Seachem Matrix, and filter wool, 4x led spot light 36° 3w 6000k.
Water parameters: Temperature is 26 ° C , pH is 6,8, GH is 6.
Additional info: N/A
INFORMATION ABOUT BIOTOPE
Description of the area surrounding the biotope: Rio Momon is close to iquitos and has beautiful views with the bonus of two indigenous villages – the Boras and the Yaguas. The climate is hot and humid, with an average relative humidity of 85%. The wet season lasts from around November to May, with the river reaching its highest point in May. The river is at its lowest in October. Rio Momon is a black-water river with slow meandering currents, dense swamps and lagoons, and abundant fish resources, including many well-known ornamental fish species.
Description of the underwater landscape of the biotope: Under the water we find sand, algae-covered stones that feed on many fish, broken tree trunks, branches and leaves that offer shelter to fry and other small fish. In high-flowing pieces the water is clean, while in the tracks with small flow is darker because fallen leaves release tannins and humic acids.
Description of the parameters of the habitat: The physicochemical parameters of the site are as follows: (averages) Temperature is 26°C, pH is 6.8
List of fishes and invertebrates occurring in the nature biotope: Paracheirodon innesi, Rummynose Tetra, Paracheirodon Axelrodi
List of plants found in the nature biotope: None
Threats to the ecology: At the moment, the different spouts formed due to the fantastic floods of the Amazon river, are disappearing, because the so called “the greatest river of the world” is in a constant withdrawal from the territory. The Amazon flow is in retreat and also the different species of fish of this rich ichthyological zone. The biotope I have made represents a tribute to the excellent aquaristic zone. I made my dream come true and to know a place that I will probably never know due to the constant damage of the area due to the Amazon river drought and human activity.
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