Ben's Aquarium Blog » Botanical Guides

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!

A tan and grey rocky hillslope in a aquarium with leaf litter and text on screen that reads biotope vs. blackwater vs. botanical method.

Key Differences: Biotopes, Blackwater & Botanical Method Aquariums

At first glance, each aquarium type can appear the same – they each have similar elements: botanicals. But upon closer inspection, you'll notice differences in the plant and animal stocking and...
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...
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...