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Ben's Aquarium Blog

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!

Profile of the unique Borneo Peat Swamp Forest ecosystem, showcasing its biodiversity and how to recreate this biotope in aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Ecosystem Profile: Borneo Peat Swamp Forests

Despite their importance for biodiversity and carbon storage, these forests have been heavily impacted by human activities, leading to the loss of many species. Learn about the threatened and endangered...
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Guide to using the most durable botanicals in aquariums, including monkey pods and other long-lasting natural decor options for aquatic ecosystems at Betta Botanicals.

A Terrestrial and Aquatic Guide to the Monkey Pot

At Betta Botanicals, we love monkey pots for their style, durability, and versatility! Amongst aquarium botanicals, monkey pots are truly one of a kind. Ready to get started with monkey...
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Exploring the ideal water temperature for both domestic and Plakat Betta fish, ensuring optimal health and comfort in aquarium settings at Betta Botanicals.

What are the Ideal Temperatures for Betta Fish?

Technically, all the betta species live in similar parameters - tropical temperatures, with soft, dark, and acidic water. However, as you explore each species and its unique environment, you begin to...
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Guide to using RODI water in blackwater and botanical aquariums, highlighting its benefits for water chemistry and aquatic ecosystem health at Betta Botanicals.

A Guide to Using RODI Water in Blackwater Aquariums

Reverse osmosis water is a great option for aquarists of all experience levels, but only after you've conducted proper research. Not only can RO water benefit your aquarium’s ecosystem by...
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Naturally lower the pH in biotope, blackwater, and botanical method aquariums using leaf litter, seed pods, and other sustainable botanicals at Betta Botanicals.

How to Naturally Lower the pH of Your Aquarium

The Best and Worst Ways to Lower an Aquarium's pH What is pH and the 'Potential of Hydrogen'? pH is the “potential of hydrogen” which measures hydrogen ion activity within... Read More
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Alder cones, the perfect starting botanical for aquariums, naturally lower pH and release beneficial tannins to enhance aquatic environments at Betta Botanicals.

Benefits of Alder Cones in Botanical Method & Blackwater 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...
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Exploring the pros and cons of wild versus domestic Betta fish, focusing on care requirements, behavior, and adaptability in aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Wild Versus Domestic Betta Fish Care & Husbandry

With 73 recognized species, the betta genus offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Among these diverse species, five stand out for their unique characteristics: Betta splendens, Betta imbellis, Betta...
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Proper cleaning techniques for blackwater aquariums, focusing on maintaining water quality and ecosystem health without disrupting the delicate balance at Betta Botanicals.

Guide: How to Clean a Blackwater Aquarium

Your new botanical method aquarium or blackwater aquarium is up and running, but when it comes time to clean - where do you start? Should you vacuum the botanical substrate?...
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Holiday gift guide for aquarium hobbyists, featuring unique and practical gifts for fish enthusiasts, from botanicals to aquarium accessories at Betta Botanicals.

Aquarium Hobbyist Holiday Gift Guide!

Don’t blink! It’s already November and the holidays are right around the corner! Do you have a fishkeeper in your life that you struggle to shop for? No worries, we have...
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Swamp Grass in loose golden strands, photographed on a white background for blackwater aquarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Swamp Grass | Carex sp. | Releasing 7/1
$10.00
$10.00
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Terentang Leaves in mixed sizes and natural brown color tones, photographed on a white background for blackwater aquarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Terentang Leaves | Campnosperma sp. | Releasing 7/1
$15.00
$15.00
A cluster of dried Casho leaves, rich in natural tannins, perfect for creating an authentic blackwater environment in aquariums and enhancing bioactive enclosures.

Casho Leaf Litter | Anacardium occidentale
$15.00
$15.00
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A pile of dried brown Pygmy Guava leaves, perfect for creating natural tannins in botanical method aquariums and bioactive enclosures from Betta Botanicals.

Pygmy Guava Leaves | Psidium cattleianum
$12.00
$12.00
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A pile of brown, dried Tamarind indica leaves, ideal for botanical method aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Tamarind Leaf Litter | Tamarindus indica
$10.00
$10.00
A cluster of dried Pin Oak leaves attached to a twig, perfect for use in botanical method aquariums and bioactive enclosures available at Betta Botanicals.

Pin Oak Branches w/ Leaves | Quercus Palustris
$6.00
$6.00
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A pile of brown willow oak leaves for aquariums and vivariums at Betta Botanicals.

Style: 12oz Bag

Willow Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus phellos
from $8.00
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An avocado leaf laid flat for use in blackwater aquariums and vivariums at Betta Botanicals.

Palta Leaf Litter - Peruvian Blackwater Botanicals
$15.00
$15.00
Biome Builder - Fuel Your Ecosystem

Material: Seed Pod Builder

Biome Builder - Fuel Your Ecosystem
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from $45.00
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A pile of green morus alba mulberry leaf litter for use in shrimp, snail, and pleco aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Mulberry Leaves | Morus alba
$12.00
$12.00