Our favorite way to re-tint aquatic ecosystems at Betta Botanicals® is Fresh From the Forest–ready to replenish the beneficial tannins found in blackwater, biotope, and botanical method aquariums. This resource was curated for all aquarists who want to add the tint back into their aquariums. Available in 32 count quantities in our fully home-compostable packaging! From the forests, to you!
Create your critters natural habitat and witness them like you've never seen before! Hover over a dot to explore our leaf litter & botanicals in action...
We are enthusiasts just like you, building and advocating for better ecosystems. We are not your average aquatics brand, nor are we just for bettas; we curate premium natural products for an immense variety of creatures, big and small, vertebrates and invertebrates. We pride ourselves not only in our products, but in our home-compostable product packaging. If you crave to learn more about building natural ecosystems, click below!
Step into the realm of aquarium botanicals for beginners and our top aquatic botanical recommendations for the Botanical Method, Biotope or Blackwater Aquarium. Anyone can use materials like magnolia leaves, alder cones, and catappa leaves, and at any stage in the hobby. This resource is here to help walk you down the right path, and spark curiosity about this fantastic community and niche of the hobby.
Aquarium botanicals provide refuge, foraging sites, spawning grounds, and enrichment to the life of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. They recreate an enriched ecosystem which more closely replicates their natural habitat, improving their behaviors and coloration. Our guide on how to safely collect your own is a great resource to learn how to do so safely.
For years, aquarists have debated how to describe aquariums rich in leaf litter, seed pods, and natural materials. What started as a “style” has evolved into a method—a scientific approach that leverages decomposition, microbial succession, and ecological function. The Botanical Method Aquarium isn’t an aesthetic aquascaping style—it requires fostering a thriving microcosm where nature takes the lead. Learn how these method help to thoughtfully recreate nature in your home aquarium.
Super nice! Love the color of the maroon tannins. Added a nice little effect to the overall tank aesthetic.
I love this kit, it came with a nice variety of everything it mentions. I loved the size of the pieces too. It all helped tie my whole dark water tank together. My betta and hillstream loaches love it too, really enjoy seeing their new activity levels.
Ordered several kits and a selection of seed pods. Everything came in great shape. Very happy with the selection and will definitely use this vendor again! 😀
These little bags are great and add a lot of tannins to the water I can see my betta fish loves it and I love the maroon color it gives my tank
I have added 4 bags already, just from having to do water changes and so forth but I love that you can rip it open and use the botanicals inside after the 2 days of it tinting the water. I absolutely love the color it gives and my betta loves it!
I bought one pack for my 20 gallon, I will have it for awhile! considering I started a new tank and added those through the cycling process, I have used much more than recommended (for already cycled tanks) and I still have plenty left!
I got the maroon one and it looks absolutely stunning, works like a charm and obviously its not perfect considering its 3D printed but does your better know the difference between smooth and rough? no lol. Overall, id recommend!
Looking for the perfect way to naturally "stain" your water? Heavy or light, Betta Tea literally blows red rooibos tea out of the water!
Visually appealing in the habitat and a solid fav, if not go to botanical for my apisto's.
Absolutely my favorite botanical! On the stem or off,I can find the perfect application for all parts of the frond.
Lovely piece of wood. Couldn't be happier with it!! Is the prettiest piece of wood I've bought for my several tanks.
The shipping took a while but I love the product and so do my shrimp, who love hiding in them and picking at them for food.
The use of fern fronds as leaf litter creates a beautifully natural, biotope-inspired environment.
Me and my betta tang love betta botanicals I mention it to everyone I can. I like the maroon tea a lot, shipping was fast, comparing the quality to other botanicals the price is amazing and I will be making more purchase in the future!
Excellent!
