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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!

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...
A blackwater and botanical style aquarium with aquarium botanicals by Betta Botanicals.

What is a Blackwater/Botanical Style Aquarium?

Botanical Style Aquariums and Blackwater Aquariums have many similarities, but one main difference. Let's discuss this a little bit in-depth, and hopefully clear the air on what kind of aquariums...