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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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
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A dried pair of Lotus pods, showcasing their intricate natural design, ideal for botanical method aquariums and bioactive enclosures from Betta Botanicals.

Nelumbo Lotus Pods | Nelumbo nucifera
$6.00
$6.00
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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
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A brown borneo rasamala drift wood piece for vivariums and aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Borneo Rasamala Root | Altingia excelsa
from $18.00
from $18.00
Coconut Palm Flower Stock | Borassus flabellifer

Quantity: 3c Coconut Palm Flower Stocks

Coconut Palm Flower Stock | Borassus flabellifer
from $16.00
from $16.00
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Palm Pots at Betta Botanicals are an ideal hollow betta cave with a brown fibrous texture.

Palm Flower Pot
$5.50
$5.50
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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 | Lonicera sp.
$8.00
$8.00
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Calcium+Protein shrimp food by KatsAquatics to help prevent failed shrimp molts at Betta Botanicals, for cherry shrimp, for crystal red shrimp.

Calcium + Protein Shrimp Food
$13.50
$13.50
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Two brown and fibrous coconut shell seed pod halfs for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

1/2 Coconut Shell
from $6.00
from $6.00
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Pile of brown, amber, and tan blackwater leaves, seed pods, and twigs, for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

'Blackwater' Botanicals Variety Pack
$22.00
$22.00
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Pile of long, tan, and yellow bamboo leaf litter for blackwater, biotope aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Bamboo Leaf Litter | Bambusa sp.
$10.00
$10.00
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Pile of red and fibrous thai cutch tree bark for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cutch Tree Bark | Senegalia catechu
$18.00
$18.00
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A flat lay of brown and green leaf litter and brown and red seed pods for blackwater aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

2025 PRIDE PACK | A Variety Pack Fundraiser for The Trevor Project
$28.00
$28.00
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Pile of brown, tan, and crushed betta leaf litter and twigs for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Betta Leaf Litter
$20.00
$20.00
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Brown, tan, and black aquarium botanicals from the everglades botanical variety pack by Betta Botanicals, contains twigs, pine needles, leaf litter, and cones.

The Everglades Botanical Pack
$22.00
$22.00
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A pile of aquarium shrimp food by KatsAquatics, for Cherry Shrimp, Crystal Red Shrimp, and other ornamental aquarium shrimp species.

3-1 Calcium Shrimp Food - Limited Edition
$14.99
$14.99
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Pile of brown, tan, and round acorn tops for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Acorn Tops | Quercus sp.
$8.00
$8.00
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A pile of immune boosting KatsAquatics shrimp food by Betta Botanicals, for cherry shrimp, aquarium snails, and botanical aquariums.

Calcium + Immunity Shrimp Food
$13.50
$13.50
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Natural shrimp food that is calcium fortified by KatsAquatics by Betta Botanicals, for cherry shrimp, bee shrimp, and aquatic snails.

Calcium + Nutrition Shrimp Food
$13.50
$13.50
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Pile of brown and crinkled banana leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Banana Leaves | Musa acuminata
$8.00
$8.00
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Pile of long, brown, and crinkled mango leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Mango Leaves | Mangifera indica
$12.00
$12.00
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A pile of alder twigs by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish aquariums, blackwater aquariums, and botanical method aquariums.

Alder Twigs
$8.00
$8.00

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.