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Ben's Aquarium blog is a developing resource full of tips and tricks to help build your ecosystems. Every two weeks we upload a new blog post helping to make botanical aquariums easier to keep. If you have a topic you want us to write about please send us a message!

The Importance of Aquarium Substrates for Botanical Method Aquariums

The Importance of Aquarium Substrates for Botanical Method Aquariums

Discover the art of creating a naturalistic substrate for your botanical method aquarium. This guide dives into using organic materials like leaves, twigs, and roots to craft a substrate that...
Aquarium Biofilms - The Good, The Bad, And The (NOT) So Ugly

Aquarium Biofilms - The Good, The Bad, And The (NOT) So Ugly

Explore biofilms in botanical aquariums, their role in filtration, food sources, and the 'Goo' phase. Calvin Darling highlights their importance for ecosystem stability in this informative dive.
Benefits of Alder Cones in Botanical Method Aquariums

Benefits of Alder Cones in Botanical Method Aquariums

Alder Cones are a staple in any botanical method aquarium and are known for their abundance of tannins, antioxidants, humic acids, polyphenols, and other health-promoting compounds. Their tint-producing properties have...
Aquarium Botanicals for all fish holiday gift guide by Betta Botanicals.

Aquarium Hobbyist Holiday Gift Guide!

Don’t blink! It’s already November and the holidays are right around the corner! Do you have a fishkeeper in your life that you struggle to shop for? No worries, we have...
Top 5 Aquarium Botanicals for Beginner by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, betta aquariums, blackwater aquariums, biotope aquariums, and botanical style aquariums.

Top 5 Aquarium Botanicals for Beginners

Step into the realm of aquarium botanicals for beginners and our top botanical recommendations. Using materials like magnolia leaves, alder cones, and monkey pots can be done by anyone, and...