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Ben's Aquarium blog is a developing resource full of tips and tricks to help build your ecosystem. 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!

The Importance of Aquarium Substrates for Botanical Method Aquariums

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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Aquarium Biofilms - The Good, The Bad, And The (NOT) So Ugly

Aquarium Biofilms - The Good, The Bad, And The (NOT) So Ugly

Explore biofilms in botanical aquariums, their role in filtration, food sources, and the 'Goo' phase. Calvin Darling highlights their importance for ecosystem stability in this informative dive.
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A brown floating macaranga leaf floating in an aquarium with shiny bubbles underneath at Betta Botanicals.

Macaranga Leaves for Indonesian Blackwater Biotope Aquariums

To create a truly captivating Sumatran biotope aquarium you will need to utilize macaranga leaves; both for their tint and pH reducing properties.
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Betta fish with a botanical variety pack by Betta Botanicals.

Where to begin?! Aquarium Botanical Variety Packs

Botanical variety packs are great for both beginner and experienced aquarists! Each unique variety pack allows you to create and explore diverse ecosystems in your home aquarium. Betta Botanicals is...
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Aquarium botanicals like sterculia pods and jungle pods for blackwater aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

The Jungle Pod: From Betta Caves to Haunted Ghosts

At Betta Botanicals, Sterculia pods are our favorite botanical. They are durable, fish love them, and they are just plain cool! If you are ready to break away from Catappa...
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