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Ben's Aquarium Blog » Botanical Tips

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!

black striped orange fish swimming in brown tangled roots of a botanical method aquarium at Betta Botanicals.

How Methods Defined The 'Botanical Blackwater Tinted Ecosystem Aquarium Style'

“Botanical Method Aquariums” are the backbone of what we do here at Betta Botanicals. We distinguish their methods from blackwater and biotope aquariums, reinforcing their scientific and ecological foundations. This...
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An in-depth look at blackwater and botanical aquarium substrates, showcasing natural layering techniques to enhance aquarium ecosystems at Betta Botanicals.

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...
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Learn when and why to remove decomposing and rotting leaves from blackwater aquariums, understanding their role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem at Betta Botanicals.

Should You Remove Old Aquarium Leaves? NOPE!

We recommend leaving the leaves in to get the most benefits from them. When it's time to replenish the leaves, simply add more on top of the old.
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