Our favorite way to re-tint aquatic ecosystems at Betta Botanicals® is fresh from the forest - ready to replenish beneficial tannins to blackwater, biotope, and botanical method aquariums. This product was curated for all aquarists who want to add tint back into their aquariums. Available in 32c quantities in our fully home compostable packaging! From the forests, to you!
Place your critters back into nature 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 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 it 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 embraces decomposition, microbial succession, and ecological function. The Botanical Method Aquarium isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about fostering a thriving microcosm where nature takes the lead. Learn why this methodology is essential for building a truly natural aquarium.
Completely amazing value. anywhere else (you cant even find this kind of diversity in pods/cool stuff) it would be tremendously expensive. The quality is amazing and it adds so much depth and naturalism to your aquarium. i think the botanicals are beneficial to the tank as well!
I honestly purchased these because they just looked cool and I thought they would be interesting to add to my aquariums. I knew they wouldn't be small, but I was not expecting them to be as large as what I recieved. Still, I love them and they are so cool! They provide some nice cover and are a unique addition to the leaf litter.
I purchased two portions of these fern fronds and I'm very pleased. They add a bit of uniqueness and variety to the leaf litter and look great! I love how cool and natural they make my aquariums look!
I love the small size of these tamarind leaves. They really help create a unique appearance and texture to the leaf litter in your aquarium. I need to have more!
I love the shape and size of the cacao pod I recieved! Very pleased with it. I'm excited to use it! I may have to purchase more in the future.
Very satisfied with the purchase. I haven’t added them yet to my tank.
They look great in my aquarium. They really add to the beauty of my tank.
Haven’t used them yet but satisfied with the purchase.
I have given the red tea bags a try for about a month. I have always made my own tea with cataupa leaves. The tea bags are easier and the redish tint suits my samurai gromies. The tea bags are a little less economical but I find the convenience worth it.
Seconds after putting frond in, mosquito rasboras were weaving in and out of the leaf blades
Wonderful product, the price is more than fair for the amount of sticks I got. I received more than expected, and they are small, so they aren't going to stick out much in my aquarium, which is exactly what I'm looking for
Received quickly! Plants are in great shape, super green and sprouting! Packaged with care!
Best of wishes to your growing business!
10/10, Satisfied, Returning customer. :)
perfect mix and added a great tint to my tank. the bag was completely stuffed full. my corydoras love digging around in the substrate more now!
Beautiful and impressive pieces! Totally creates a natural look to my blackwater tanks.
Excited about using this as a base for my tank with the other botanicals I've purchased. Great selection. Looking forward to seeing how this shapes my tanks development.
