Central Africa Biotopes
This carefully curated playlist offers an impressive collection of beautiful freshwater biotopes from different countries in Central Africa. You will discover unique ecosystems from Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe. The videos bring to life the diversity and beauty of these biotopes, with natural underwater landscapes, characteristic flora and fauna, and fish typical of these regions.
The images in this playlist are true-to-life representations of the rich ecosystems found in these countries. From slow-moving rivers to clear streams and lush shorelines, each video takes you on a visual journey through some of the most biodiverse areas on earth. Plus, you’ll learn about the natural habitats of unique fish, like cichlids and other freshwater species, and how they live in harmony with their environment.
For aquarists who want to be inspired by the natural beauty of Africa, this playlist offers practical examples and creative ideas for setting up your own biotope aquariums. The videos are not only visually stunning, but also educational, with information about ecology, biodiversity and conservation of these unique habitats.
Be enchanted by the breathtaking freshwater biotopes of Central Africa and discover how you can integrate a piece of this wonderful nature into your own aquarium!
A headwater biotope in southern Cameroon
This short video shows the habitat of two species of Nothobranchiidae including Aphyosemion festivum and Chromaphyosemion melanogaster. The habitat of these taxa was limited to natural catchments with dense gallery ...forest with 100% canopy cover. Shallow streams with intermittent pools, and dense leaf litter substrates also formed part of the habitat.[+] Show More
A headwater biotope in southern Cameroon
This short video shows the habitat of two species of Nothobranchiidae ...
This short video shows the habitat of two species of Nothobranchiidae including Aphyosemion festivum and Chromaphyosemion melanogaster. The habitat of these taxa was limited to natural catchments with dense gallery ...forest with 100% canopy cover. Shallow streams with intermittent pools, and dense leaf litter substrates also formed part of the habitat.[+] Show More
A pristine stream in the Ndonga River system showing Fundulopanchax in natural habitat, Cameroon.
This is a short video of the habitat and behavior of Fundulopanchax ...
This is a short video of the habitat and behavior of Fundulopanchax kribianus in its natural environment. This species inhabits very shallow areas adjacent to the main stream of the ...watercourse and appears to have a complex habitat requirement in the upper reaches of the Ndonga River, Cameroon.
The locations where this species occurs are hydraulically complex where they were found to be restricted to isolated secondary channels and pools which form an interconnected braided network when flooding occurs.
In addition to the focus species, Benitochromis nigrodorsalis, Aphyosemion ahli and several Epiplatys and Clarias species are found. The dense canopy cover makes underwater films difficult due to the low light conditions so please excuse the quality of some of the images.[+] Show More
Awesome, A bunch of mating pairs in Lake Bermin plus great close ups of C bemini
Anubias biotope in DR Congo
Anubias biotope in Kitona waterfalls
Anubias biotope in Kitona waterfalls
Freshwater Habitats of the Rio Grande System, São Tomé.
This footage was taken in October 2020. The island of São Tomé has a ...
This footage was taken in October 2020.
The island of São Tomé has a very high precipitation (up to 6, 000 mm). The interior of São Tomé has peaks that reach ...up to approximately 2000 metres above sea level. The rivers draining the island radiate from this high elevation at steep gradients, transition between hydraulic units occur over short distances in this region.
The Rio Grande is the biggest river system on the island and is depicted in this video. The inland waters of São Tomé are inhabited by amphidromous and anadromous fish species.
Sicydium bustamantei (DD), Liza grandisquamis (DD) and Sicydium bustamantei were common in the swift flowing Rio Grande.
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DR CONGO Lake Fwa with Heiko Bleher and Thomas Minesi
Snorkel with me in the crystal clear water of lake Fwa in DR Congo
Snorkel with me in the crystal clear water of lake Fwa in DR Congo
Few images of lake Fwa fishes
Some beautiful habitats in Cameroon.
Some beautiful habitats above as well underwater in some nice rivers ...
Some beautiful habitats above as well underwater in some nice rivers and streams tru out Cameroon.
Natural spring in #lake Fwa
Lake Bermin Cichlids: Coptodon bemini with nest raiders
In this video, you see a mating pair of Coptodon bemoan trying ...
In this video, you see a mating pair of Coptodon bemoan trying (unsuccessfully) to guard their nest against nest raiders. Video taken in Cameroon in November 2015 by Joe Cutler.
The Black water of the Lufimi river in DR Congo
A small video of black water biotope in DR Congo. Sorry for the ...
A small video of black water biotope in DR Congo. Sorry for the shaking but as you can see water flow is very strong hard to stay steady with the ...gopro.[+] Show More
