🏞️ Biome · Rivers and Wetlands

Rivers and Wetlands

Moving water and flooded areas full of life.

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Rivers and Wetlands
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Rivers and Wetlands

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.

18 °C 26 °C

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.

☀ Day
20–24 °C

Stable temperatures favor active behavior of fish and amphibians.

🌙 Night
18–22 °C

Slight temperature drop, but well-oxygenated water and abundant shelters.

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.

View all animals from this habitat in the guide →

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