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. 

102 products

A tan and amber macaranga triloba leaf for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Macaranga Leaves | Macaranga triloba
$12.00
$12.00
Pile of brown, black, and amber red mangrove leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Red Mangrove Leaves | Rhizophora mangle
$14.00
$14.00
Pile of brown, green, and tan cocoa leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cacao Leaves | Theobroma Cacao
$12.00
$12.00
Pile of brown and crinkled fermented Indian almond leaves and catappa leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Fermented Indian Almond Catappa Leaves | Terminalia Catappa
$12.00
$12.00
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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
A clear glass jar of red/brown tinted aquarium tannins from tea bags of Betta Tea by Betta Botanicals.

Color: MAROON - 32c Re-Tinting Tea Bags

Betta Tea™ | Natural Blackwater Tannin Replenishment
$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
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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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Kiriwel Bark | Ichnocarpus frutescens

Kiriwel Bark | Ichnocarpus frutescens
$13.00
$13.00
new
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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
Pile of long, brown, and black mahogany seed pods for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Mahogany Pod Sections | Swietenia macrophylla
$8.00
$8.00
Brown Trumpet cariniana pods from Peruvian blackwater habitats in a pile of three at Betta Botanicals.

Trumpet Pods | Cariniana legalis
$22.00
$22.00
Pile of rough and orange sappan wood pieces for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

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

Weight: 40g Ceylon Cinnamon Bark

Grade A+ True Ceylon Cinnamon Bark | Cinnamomum verum
from $12.00
from $12.00
$14.00
brown fern frond leaf litter by Betta Botanicals, aquarium botanicals for blackwater and biotope aquariums.

Fern Fronds | Pteridium sp.
$8.00
$8.00
A group of three brown clamshell shaped sterculia pods for blackwater biotope aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Quantity: 1c Jungle Pod

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

Casuarina Pine Needles | Casuarina equisetifolia
$8.00
$8.00
SOLD OUT
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
Aquarium gift card by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, botanical aquariums, and blackwater aquariums.

Amount: $25 Gift Card

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

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.