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A group of tan and brown Casho leaves (Anacardium occidentale) for Peruvian vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Peruvian Casho Leaf Litter | Anacardium occidentale

$15.00
A group of brown and tan Strawberry Guava leaves (Psidium cattleianum) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Pygmy Guava Leaves | Psidium cattleianum

$12.00
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A group of brown and green tamarind leaves (Tamarindus indica) used as aquarium botanicals for biotope aquariums and dart frog vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Tamarind Leaf Litter | Tamarindus indica

$10.00
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A large brown Ourico Mayan Nut Pod (Bertholletia excelsa) with a thick woody shell for Peruvian blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Ourico Mayan Nut Pods | Bertholletia excelsa

$11.50
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A collection of long, narrow brown Willow Live Oak leaves (Quercus phellos) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Willow Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus phellos

From $8.00
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A single borneo rasamala root for southeast asian blackwater aquariums with brown and orange wood tones photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Borneo Rasamala Root | Altingia excelsa

From $18.00
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A group of large brown palta leaves (Persea sp.) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Peruvian Palta Leaf Litter | Avocado sp.

$15.00
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A collage of brown, red, yellow, and amber botanicals for the aquarium or vivarium, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Biome Builder - Fuel Your Ecosystem

From $45.00
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A group of dried mulberry leaves (Morus alba) in shades of green and yellow for shrimp aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Mulberry Leaves | Morus alba

$12.00
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A pair of long brown Excelsa palm fronds (Rhapis excelsa) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Excelsa Palm Fronds | Rhapis excelsa

$6.00
A collection of rough-textured betel nut pericarps (Areca catechu) in brown and golden hues for aquariums and vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Betel Nut Pods | Areca catechu

$12.00
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A group of layered brown marupa leaves (Simarouba amara) for vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Peruvian Marupa Leaf Litter | Simarouba amara

$15.00
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A group of light brown Cows Ears leaves (Inga macrophylla) for vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Peruvian Cows Ears Leaf Litter | Inga macrophylla

$15.00
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A group of three brown tingui pods (Magonia pubescens) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Tingui Pods | Magonia pubescens

$8.50
Urchin Pods (Zeyheria digitalis) dried seed pod photographed on a natural background for South American Dart frog vivarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Urchin Pods | Zeyheria digitalis

From $5.00
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A hollow, round brown sapucaia king pod (Lecythis pisonis) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Sapucaia King Pod | Lecythis pisonis

$16.00
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A long, light brown Coconut Palm Flower Stalk (Borassus flabellifer) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Coconut Palm Flower Stock | Borassus flabellifer

From $16.00
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A group of brown arjuna pods (Terminalia arjuna) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Arjuna Pods | Terminalia arjuna

$10.00

Build Your Ecosystem with Aquarium Botanicals

Every botanical we curate—whether leaf, seed pod, bark, or root—contributes its own durability, tannin profile, and ecological benefit. Layered together, they create the foundation of botanical method, blackwater, and biotope aquariums, and bioactive vivariums, where life flourishes through natural processes.

At Betta Botanicals, we uphold strict sourcing standards. Each batch is inspected and tested before it reaches your aquarium or vivarium, and all packaging is 100% home-compostable to keep your ecosystem and our planet aligned. With select free USA shipping on orders over $50 and detailed preparation guidance, we make it simple to start building your own ecosystems right at home.

Leaf Litter Safe for Fish, Shrimp, and Vivariums

We love the aesthetic that botanicals add to our ecosystems, but their true value lies in supporting microbial colonization, stabilizing water chemistry, and providing cover, foraging zones, and spawning sites. Whether you’re adding Catappa Leaves to calm a Betta, Alder Cones to tint water for Tetras, or larger leaves to enrich a vivarium floor for dart frogs, every product is tested.

Aquarium Botanicals for Blackwater and Biotopes

Pairing soft water with botanicals allows you to replicate natural blackwater habitats—ecosystems defined by their rich tint, low pH, and low dissolved solids. Many popular fish, from Tetras to Apistogramma, evolved in these conditions. Botanicals like Alder Cones and Macaranga Leaves help gently lower pH, while pods and bark create natural spawning shelters. For aquarists seeking to replicate specific biotope aquariums, our curated range makes it possible to blend function with aesthetics.