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
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
Pile of brown and crinkled banana leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Banana Leaves | Musa acuminata

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

Mango Leaves | Mangifera indica

$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
A collection of light and dark brown Casuarina cones (Casuarina equisetifolia) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Cones | Casuarina equisetifolia

$8.00
A pile of brown Persian Walnut leaves (Juglans regia) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Persian Walnut Leaves | Juglans regia

$12.00
A group of textured brown magnolia seed pods (Magnolia grandiflora) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Southern Magnolia Pods | Magnolia grandiflora

From $7.00
A collection of brown catappa bark curls (Terminalia catappa) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Indian Almond & Catappa Tree Bark | Terminalia catappa

$13.00
A group of narrow brown Shingles Live Oak leaves (Quercus imbricaria) with hints of red tones for dart frog vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Shingles Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus imbricaria

From $6.00
A collection of brown and orange loquat leaves (Eriobotrya japonica) for dart frog vivariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Loquat Leaves | Eriobotrya japonica

$12.00
Light tan fishtail palm stems (Caryota mitis) resembling twig-like stalks for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Fishtail Palm Stems | Caryota mitis

$10.00
A pile of brown Coconut Husk Curls (Cocos nucifera) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Coconut Husk Curls | Cocos nucifera

$8.00
A group of tan and brown Large Indian Almond leaves (Terminalia catappa) for betta fish aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves (Large) | Terminalia catappa

$13.00
A group of small, durable Texas Live Oak leaves (Quercus fusiformis) in shades of light brown and yellow for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus fusiformis

From $6.00
Kielmeyera lathrophyton botanical pod with textured surface, suitable for blackwater aquariums and dart frog enclosures, shown against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Kielmeyera Pod | Kielmeyera lathrophyton

$10.00
Several jackfruit leaves in light and dark brown hues (Artocarpus heterophyllus) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Jackfruit Leaves | Artocarpus heterophyllus

$12.00
A collection of dried tan and reddish-brown Indian Almond Catappa leaves (Terminalia catappa) for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Indian Almond Leaves & Catappa Leaves (Small) | Terminalia catappa

$11.00

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.