🌊 Biome · Marine Environment
Marine Environment
Seas and oceans, the planet's largest ecosystem.
Biome overview
Marine ecosystems range from shallow waters and coral reefs to abyssal depths with extreme conditions.
Ecological strengths
Great thermal and chemical stability in open sea and an incredible diversity of ecological niches.
Vulnerabilities and threats
Pollution, rising temperatures and water acidification quickly affect many marine species.
Special features
Incredible strategies of bioluminescence, mimicry and symbiosis are found (such as that of corals with their algae).
Biome climate profile
General parameters that many species of the Marine Environment habitat usually share.
Temperature range
24–27 °C
Remember to adapt these values to the specific needs of each species.
Relative humidity
Alta en zonas costeras
Ventilation and substrate type greatly influence the actual humidity of the microhabitat.
Typical regions
Tropical reefs and warm water zones.
General installation guidelines
Marine aquariums with skimmer, live rock and precise control of salinity and parameters.
Day / night cycle
Example of temperature ranges throughout the day for the Marine Environment biome.
Ecological curiosities
Interesting little facts about how the Marine Environment biome works.
- Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean, but host about 25% of marine species.
- Some tropical fish change color or even sex depending on social conditions.
Simulating this habitat in captivity
General guidance for recreating the Marine Environment biome in terrariums, aquariums or similar facilities.
Overview of the simulated habitat
Recreating a marine biome at home is one of the most complex projects: it requires specific equipment and great stability.
Strengths in captivity
Well-maintained marine aquariums are spectacular and allow observing very varied behaviors.
Common challenges and risks
High sensitivity to parameter changes, high equipment cost and need for constant maintenance.
Quick tips for setting up the environment
- Set up the aquarium with live rock and complete cycling before introducing animals.
- Monitor salinity, temperature and chemical parameters with frequent tests.
- Start with hardy species and gradually increase difficulty.
Animals from this habitat
Species from our catalog associated with the Marine Environment biome.
Magnificent Frigatebird
Seabird with large wings and forked tail, famous for the red gular sac of males.
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Small orange marine fish with white bands, famous for its relationship with sea anemones.
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Large, very fast pelagic fish, subject to one of the most valuable and regulated fisheries in the world.
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Large predatory shark from temperate and cold waters, one of the most famous fish on the planet.
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