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Ben's Aquarium Blog » Betta Tea

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!

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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Top 5 beginner-friendly botanicals for aquariums, perfect for establishing natural environments and improving water quality in blackwater setups at Betta Botanicals.

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...
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