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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!

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

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...

Posted on Nov 03, 2021

Collected aquarium botanicals for blackwater betta aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Free Tank Decor! - Collecting Your Own Botanicals

Let's discuss how to safely collect, clean, and prepare locally collected botanicals for your aquarium.

Posted on Oct 16, 2021

A betta hendra in a botanical style aquarium with aquarium botanicals by Betta Botanicals.

How to Prepare Aquarium Botanicals

How to Prepare Botanicals Using aquarium botanicals and how to prepare them are important steps in how to set up a botanical style aquarium. After you buy aquarium botanicals from Betta Botanicals,... Read More

Posted on Sep 26, 2021