🌊 Biome · Marine Environment

Marine Environment

Seas and oceans, the planet's largest ecosystem.

General difficulty

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Marine Environment
Marine Environment
Marine Environment

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.

24 °C 27 °C

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.

☀ Day
24–27 °C

Intense lighting for corals and active tropical fish.

🌙 Night
24–26 °C

Very dim light or simulated moon, without sudden temperature changes.

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.

View all animals from this habitat in the guide →

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