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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 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!

Aquarium Botanicals for all fish holiday gift guide by 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...

Posted on Dec 10, 2022

Tiger Barbs eating a jackfruit leaf aquarium botanical in a planted botanical style aquarium by Betta Botanicals.

A Guide to Aquarium Botanicals for all Fish

We love botanical method aquariums for their ability to recreate natural habitats and keep our fish happy, healthy, and engaged in natural behaviors. Because most freshwater ecosystems contain botanicals, no...

Posted on Nov 03, 2022

What's the Truth About Aquarium Tea?

Let's discuss the truth behind using tea in your aquarium to replenish tannins. The forums are full of people using rooibos tea, decaf black tea, and what is it all...

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

Top 5 Aquarium Botanicals for Beginner by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, betta aquariums, blackwater aquariums, biotope aquariums, and botanical style aquariums.

Top 5 Aquarium Botanicals for Beginners

Step into the realm of aquarium botanicals for beginners and our top botanical recommendations. Using materials like magnolia leaves, alder cones, and monkey pots can be done by anyone, and...

Posted on Oct 11, 2022

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...

Posted on Sep 01, 2022

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...

Posted on Jul 09, 2022

Benefits of catappa leaves for blackwater botanical method aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Top Reasons Catappa Leaves Keep Your Fish Happy

Indian Almond leaves and Catappa leaves are one and the same, and have been coveted by botanical aquarium enthusiasts for decades, and for good reasons. Here is why these botanicals...

Posted on Jun 22, 2022

Leaf litter in a botanical style aquarium by 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.

Posted on Jan 22, 2022

How to cycle your new blackwater aquarium using aquarium botanicals by Betta Botanicals.

How to Set Up A Fish Tank

Let's explore our favorite parts of setting up a new aquarium. This guide provides you the backbone knowledge of how to set up an aquarium, with links to resources to...

Posted on Nov 30, 2021