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 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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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
Pile of long, tan, and yellow bamboo leaf litter for blackwater, biotope aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Bamboo Leaf Litter
$9.00
$9.00
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Pile of red and fibrous thai cutch tree bark for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cutch Tree Bark (2oz)
$18.00
$18.00
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24' PRIDE PACK - Botanical Variety Pack - A Fundraiser for The Trevor Project

24' PRIDE PACK - Botanical Variety Pack - A 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
Pile of long, brown, and black mahogany seed pods for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Mahogany Pod Sections
$8.00
$8.00
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Brown cariniana pods from Peru blackwater habitats in a pile of three at Betta Botanicals.

8c Cariniana Pods - Peruvian Blackwater Botanicals
$22.00
$22.00
Pile of rough and orange sappan wood pieces for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Sappan Wood
$9.00
$9.00
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Pile of fibrous, brown, amber cinnamon bark wood chips for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cinnamon Bark - Grade A+ True Ceylon Cinnamon
from $12.00
from $12.00
$14.00
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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
A group of three brown clamshell shaped sterculia pods for blackwater biotope aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Jungle Pods | Sterculia Foetida Pod
from $6.00
from $6.00
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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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Pile of long, slender, and light brown casuarina pine needles for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Pine Needles
$8.00
$8.00
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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 three, attached kurrajong seed pods with black colored exteriors and rough orange/tan interiors for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Kurrajong Pod
$12.00
$12.00
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Pile of brown, tan, and round acorn tops for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Acorn Tops
$8.00
$8.00
Aquarium gift card by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, botanical aquariums, and blackwater aquariums.

Betta Botanicals Gift Cards
from $25.00
from $25.00
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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
Pile of brown and crinkled banana leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

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

Mango Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
A trio of aquarium static clings in brown, butter and maroon colors laid on top of brown catappa leaves for blackwater aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Botanicals® Static Cling Tank Decal
from $3.00
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Pile of small, brown, and pointy casuarina cones for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Cones
$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.