All Vivarium & Aquarium Botanicals

Leaf litter, seed pods, twigs and bark, and stems are the building blocks of all properly functioning BioActive enclosures, blackwater aquariums, biotope aquariums, and botanical aquariums. We carefully source aquatic botanicals from around the globe so you can match your frogs, isopods, and fish's natural environment. This provides necessary enrichment, hiding places, and maybe even spawning sites. 

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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
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.

Willow Live Oak Leaves
from $8.00
from $8.00
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Biome Builder - Fuel Your Ecosystem

Biome Builder - Fuel Your Ecosystem
from $45.00
from $45.00
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Dark brown and black hazelnut twigs from Betta Botanicals showcasing their branching and intricate structure for blackwater betta fish tanks.

Hazelnut Twigs
$8.00
$8.00
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Honeysuckle twigs from Betta Botanicals with their light brown and grey color with delicate branching network for blackwater betta fish aquariums.

Bush Honeysuckle Twigs
$8.00
$8.00
Pile of long yellow/brown longan leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Longan Leaf Litter | Dimocarpus longan Lour
$7.00
$7.00
A compostable pouch of maroon tea bags containing botanicals to retint blackwater, biotope and botanical method aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Tea™ - Blackwater Botanical Tea Bags
$24.00
$24.00
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brown fern frond leaf litter by Betta Botanicals, aquarium botanicals for blackwater and biotope aquariums.

Fern Fronds
$8.00
$8.00
Pile of long, brown, and crinkled mango leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Mango Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
Pile of small, brown, and pointy casuarina cones for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Cones
$8.00
$8.00
Pile of brown, white, and tan persian walnut leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Persian Walnut Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
A single brown and fuzzy magnolia grandiflora seed pod for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Magnolia Grandiflora Seed Pod
from $7.00
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Pile of brown, tan, and amber shingles live oak leaf litter and twigs for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Shingles Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus imbricaria
from $7.00
from $7.00
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Pile of long, brown, and amber colored loquat leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Loquat Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
Pile of brown and tan texas live oak leaf litter for aquariums and bioactive enclosures by Betta Botanicals.

Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter
from $8.00
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Pile of tan, amber, and brown dried magnolia leaf litter for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Southern Magnolia Leaf Litter
$10.00
$10.00
Oak twigs inside a botanical style aquarium by Betta Botanicals, for Betta fish and blackwater aquariums.

Shingle Live Oak Twigs | Quercus imbricaria
from $8.00
from $8.00
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Pile of black and dark brown ribbed alder cones for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Alder Cones
from $8.00
from $8.00
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A beginner friendly mix of dried aquarium botanicals which contain a mix of durability and tint producing properties for botanical method, blackwater, and biotope aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

#TanninBae Beginner Botanical Variety Pack
$17.00
$17.00

How to Build Your Ecosystem With Aquarium Botanicals

Each unique aquatic botanical we curate offers an unique durability, tannin level & color, and ecosystem benefit depending upon its size and geographic location. When blended together they create layers of an ecosystem which allow an abundance of life to colonize your aquarium or bioactive enclosure. At Betta Botanicals, we have high product standards. Every botanical that enters our HQ undergoes meticulous batch testing, and thorough inspection. We're committed to delivering top-notch quality. To further our eco-conscious mission, our products come in compostable pouches and labels, ensuring sustainability at every step. Enjoy a hassle-free experience, with free shipping on USA orders over $35 and simple yet detailed botanical preparation instructions.

Shrimp & Fish Safe Botanicals

The benefits of aquatic botanicals are not a function of an aesthetic. They offer a breadth of benefits that cater to all fish keepers, regardless of the number of years you have in this hobby. Whether you're a novice seeking the properties of Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves or an expert relying on pH-reducing Macaranga Leaves, our curated selection of products range in function to exceed your needs. Our commitment to quality ensures the utmost safety for your aquatic and terrestrial companions. Our materials have undergone rigorous testing to ensure their safety, making them equally suitable for use with shrimp, dart frogs, geckos, lizards, and more.

Aquarium Botanicals for Blackwater and Biotope Ecosystems

When you combine soft water and low levels of minerals with natural botanical elements you can replicate a blackwater habitat, creating an appealing ecosystem to many of the fish we keep in this hobby. Blackwater environments are known for their low pH, low TDS, and low levels of minerals. We have curated natural botanicals to help you lower the pH of your water, while also replicating the natural habitats of most popular aquarium fish. Our most popular botanicals to lower the pH are Alder Cones, with our Blackwater Betta Tea Bags helping to re-tint the aquarium with fresh tannins. When your fish want to seek refuge, we also have aquatic botanicals that provide caves for spawning or resting.