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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!

Brown tangled branches and a leaf litter bed in a biotope aquarium at Betta Botanicals.

Understanding Biotope Aquariums: A Journey into Natural Habitat Replication

Blackwater & Botanical Method...and their finicky sibling "Biotope". Lets clear the muddy waters around the heated debate of what a true "biotope" aquarium is. Let's go beneath the leaves on the...
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Alder cones, the perfect starting botanical for aquariums, naturally lower pH and release beneficial tannins to enhance aquatic environments at Betta Botanicals.

Benefits of Alder Cones in Botanical Method & Blackwater 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...
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Examining the use of black tea, African red bush tea, and herbal tea for tannin-rich, natural water conditioning in aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

What's the Truth About Aquarium Tea & Tannins?

Let's discuss the truth behind using tea in your aquarium to replenish tannins. The forums are full of people using rooibos tea, decaf black tea, and what is it all...
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