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Safely collecting your own botanicals for blackwater and biotope aquariums, with expert tips on identifying, preparing, and using natural materials at Betta Botanicals.

Free Tank Decor! - Collecting Your Own Blackwater Aquarium Botanicals

Looking to enhance your aquarium with natural, sustainable materials? In this guide, we explore how you can forage for botanicals right in your own backyard! From oak leaves to alder cones,...
Learn how to properly prepare botanicals for blackwater aquariums, ensuring safe release of tannins and beneficial compounds for a healthy aquatic environment at Betta Botanicals.

How to Prepare Aquarium Botanicals

How to Safely Prepare Biotope & Blackwater Aquarium Botanicals Using aquarium botanicals and how to prepare them are important steps in how to set up a botanical style aquarium. After you buy... Read More