Sustainably sourced leaf litter, seed pods, bark, and water conditioners for the botanical method, blackwater, and biotope aquarium in home-compostable packaging.
June 2026 Pride Pack — Variety Pack Fundraiser for Trevor
Unreleased items for beginner to experienced aquarists. A portion of each sale is donated directly to Trevor.
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Leaf litter, seed pods, bark, and water conditioners for blackwater, biotope, and botanical method aquariums.
How to Set Up a Botanical Method Aquarium
From filter modifications to embracing biofilm — a foundation guide for the botanical method.
How to Prepare Aquarium Leaves and Seed Pods
Preparation steps for botanicals before they go into your aquarium or vivarium.
Fresh From the Forest — New Arrivals
Seasonal botanicals, leaves, and substrates in limited quantities.
Ben's Aquarium Blog
Guides on botanical method aquariums, blackwater habitats, betta care, and aquatic plant keeping.
Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter — Quercus fusiformis
Sustainably sourced, high-tannin leaf litter for blackwater aquariums and vivariums.
#TanninBae Beginner Botanical Variety Pack
The ideal starting point for botanical method or blackwater aquariums. Works well for bettas, tetras, corys, and dart frogs.
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Entry-level botanicals for your first blackwater or botanical method aquarium or vivarium.
Betta Hendra: Care and Habitat Guide
A comprehensive guide to keeping Betta hendra — the ecology, the habitat, and what it takes to care for them responsibly.
Indian Almond Leaves — Terminalia catappa (Small)
Small catappa leaves for blackwater aquariums — tannin-rich, sustainably sourced, compostable packaging.
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