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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!

Discover the benefits of using botanicals with new fish, promoting natural behaviors and water chemistry balance in aquariums at 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...
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Examining the use of black tea, African red bush tea, and herbal tea for tannin-rich, natural water conditioning in aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

What's the Truth About Aquarium Tea & Tannins?

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...
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Top 5 beginner-friendly botanicals for aquariums, perfect for establishing natural environments and improving water quality in blackwater setups at Betta Botanicals.

Top 5 Blackwater 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...
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Variety packs of botanicals for aquariums and vivariums, featuring a curated selection of pods, leaves, and cones to enrich natural habitats at Betta Botanicals.

If You're a Beginner Blackwater Aquarist, Start with a Botanical Variety Pack!

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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Natural Betta fish hides for blackwater aquariums, providing shelter and enhancing the naturalistic environment for stress-free habitats at Betta Botanicals.

The Jungle Pod: From Betta Cave to a Tree with Haunted Ghosts

Haunted Ghosts, old branches that smell of sewage, to one of the must popular aquatic seed pods in our niche. The Sterculia Pod has a fascinating background story and uses...
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Benefits of terminalia catappa leaves for blackwater botanical method aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Top Reasons Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves Keep Your Fish Healthy

Indian Almond leaves and Catappa leaves are THE SAME PLANT! ....and have been coveted by botanical method aquarium enthusiasts for decades, and for good reasons. Here is why these botanicals...
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Learn when and why to remove decomposing and rotting leaves from blackwater aquariums, understanding their role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem at Betta Botanicals.

Should You Remove Old Rotting Aquarium Leaves? NOPE!

We recommend leaving the leaves to get the most benefits. When it's time to replenish the leaves, simply add more on top of the old.
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Step-by-step guide to setting up and cycling an aquarium, ensuring a healthy environment for fish and plants, with expert tips from Betta Botanicals.

How to Set Up and Cycle A New Betta Fish Tank

Let's explore our favorite parts of setting up a new betta aquarium. This guide provides you the backbone knowledge of how to set up an aquarium, with links to resources...
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Learn about blackwater aquariums, their unique water chemistry, and how botanicals create a natural, tannin-rich environment for fish at Betta Botanicals.

Blackwater vs. Botanical Method Aquariums: Key Differences & Similarities

Are blackwater and botanical method aquariums the same thing? Not quite. While both embrace natural materials and tinted water, one focuses on replicating exact chemical conditions, while the other builds...
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Colombian Casho leaves with broad, rounded shape and warm brown tones, photographed on a natural background for blackwater aquarium and bioactive vivarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Colombian Casho Leaf Litter | Anacardium excelsum
$15.00
$15.00
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Colombian mango leaves with natural spotting and variation, photographed on a natural background for blackwater aquarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Colombian Mango Leaves | Mangifera indica
$15.00
$15.00
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Colombian Guadua Bamboo Leaf Litter | Bambusa sp.

Colombian Guadua Bamboo Leaf Litter | Bambusa sp.
$14.00
$14.00
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Cacao leaves from colombia with natural coloration, photographed on a creamy green background for blackwater aquarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Colombian Cacao Leaves | Theobroma cacao
$15.00
$15.00
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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.
$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 brevipetiolata | Restocking July 31st
$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.

Peruvian 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