Zapotec forest

It must be kept in a good sized aquarium with efficient filtration, as it is used to chewing it food and scattering it. It is sometimes aggressive toward other species. It breeds easily in captivity. There are several varieties.

This large frog is mainly terrestrial, living in the humid tropical forests of eastern Madagascar, at altitudes ranging from 150 to 900 meters. Reproduction takes place in temporary or permanent ponds, where hundreds of sticky eggs are laid. Despite its relatively wide distribution, this species mainly confined to primary forests is sensitive to habitat degradation.

This small venomous frog inhabits both wet and dry tropical forests at altitudes ranging from 150 to 1,770 m. The species is diurnal and territorial, with males actively protecting eggs until hatching and transporting tadpoles to water sources. While relatively abundant in certain regions of Ecuador, the population is declining due to habitat degradation, mainly caused by river pollution and deforestation.

The green anaconda is a giant aquatic snake mainly found in South America. This species is the largest snake in the world in terms of weight and can reach over 9 meters in length. It primarily feeds on aquatic mammals such as capybaras but can also prey on larger animals such as caimans or jaguars.

Color varies according to gender: the male is blue and yellow, the female is brown and green. Once formed, the pair lays each day some eggs in the vegetation. The eggs hatch after 12 days. It is easy to breed in captivity.

It also feeds off of feces of other animals. To protect itself, it has sharp bony plates along its sides. It emits sounds reminiscent of grunts. It easily acclimate to the aquarium, but because of its large size, it can become cumbersome.

It is accommodated to life in freshwater. It is ovoviviparous: the eggs hatch in it body, and it gives birth to fully formed juveniles. It acclimate easily in aquariums, but beware of the stings from its tail that can inflict very painful wounds.

The pair defends its eggs and alevins against potential predators. The juveniles feed on the mucus secreted by the parents. Breeding in aquarium is possible, but complicated. There are many colorful varieties that sometimes reach exorbitant prices.

The Amazon milk frog is a nocturnal arboreal species that inhabits the heart of the canopy in the primary tropical rainforests of the Amazon. Like many of its counterparts, it is known for the production of maternal milk by the females, which is a vital food source for the tadpoles, as well as for its toxicity, used to deter predators.

The Tequila Splitfin is a small freshwater fish, with males measuring up to 6 cm and females up to 8 cm. This viviparous fish inhabits calm rivers and shallow pools. Despite being considered extinct in the wild, reintroduction programs have restored a small population in its natural habitat. It is currently classified as an endangered species.