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.
Again got a lot more than I thought, they come in cute little clusters, separate cones, and seeds one of my seeds came already sprouted so I'm gonna try to grow it lol I can't say enough good things about bettabotanicals. I love their products.
These twigs are SO CUTE they added the perfect touch to my aquarium. I've been a bettabotanicals lover for a little while now and I can't say enough good things this is the only website I'll ever trust for safe botanicals. Here's my video of adding hazelnut twigs and aldercones to my betta tank ⏬️
Helps in reducing pH. Tannin content almost similar to Catappa ( based on the water’s tint).
exactly what i was hoping for
such a good variety
amazing!! theres so much product!! the tiny leaves look adorable in my nank aquariums
Amazing, made my water turn into blackwater very quickly and was happy with the results
Nice product, good condition
I bought the maroon color as well as the brown color. I've only used the brown so far, but it worked so well, and I'm sure that this one will be no different!
Betta Garbo, the most active betta I've ever had (plakat, not splendens), mostly ignores this. But it is very cute, and if you know to peel the film off the mirror (which took me almost 2 months, until I had to be told), it works exactly as you'd expect. Easy to hold and move around.
Worked like a charm. I put one bag in a 15 gallon, and withing a few hours the water was a nice, natural, brown color!
Second time buying this seed pod. Very efficient in lowering pH. A lot of biofilm at first but the rest of the way was v good in providing tannins, shelter for fish and acidity.
Perfect sized leaves! My musk turtle loves to root through them lookikg for snails and scuds
Absolutely love how it makes my tank look and not to mention how beneficial it is for my betta
It came as described, fast shipping.
Love it! Looks great on my Bettas hendra tank. I will buy it again.
