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.
I was a little nervous at first and ordering because I always get a little bit skeptical when things look too good to be true. On the website things always look much better than when they arrive. With Betta Botanicals however, this is definitely not the case. It came in even better than expected! I highly recommend and will definitely be purchasing again for future projects! Thank you all so much!
I only ordered these because they were out of the small. Since I just have a 10G and a 5G, one of these takes up a lot of space, but they are easily crumpled into more manageable pieces. High quality, as expected from BB, and you get quite a few for your money, compared to other placers from which I've ordered. They've definitely made me a loyal customer.
These needles make all the other botanicals look good. They add such fine and beautiful texture to my aquariums. And I love that Betta Botanicals packaging is compostable.
My favorite leaves from betta by far
Plants were in great condition!
Absolutely amazing they smell so good and can’t wait for what its going to look like in my aquarium!!
Love the distinct color on them!
10 out of 10, love how they look!
I havent used it yet, but as of checking out the bags and the ramshorn it looks absolutely amazing and im super excited to use them in my aquarium! 10 out of 10 always.
Another great product from betta botanicals Going to look great in my musk turtle tank
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
