Ecosystem Brands We Trust

Welcome toAquarium Zen, where nature thrives within glass walls. They specialize in the captivating Nature Aquarium style, combining lush plants with artistic wood and stone layouts. With over 30 years of experience, they offer not just quality supplies but also a wealth of knowledge and guidance. As an independent, small business, they cater to diverse aquarist needs, whether you prefer the Nature Aquarium style or not. Their mission is to mentor you in creating your dream aquarium, where your passion and personality shine. Join them on a journey where nature comes alive in your aquarium. Located in Seattle, WA.

PNW Bettas is the current industry leading betta fish importer in the United States. Her fish are sourced from ethical breeders in SE Asia and she emphasizes biosecurity with her fish. This means you can trust the quality, genetics, and health of any fish you get from her. Though her specialty in the Betta Fish realm is importing, when she spawns fish of her own they are the highest grade betta fish you will find on the market.

Michael, its founder, has built a reputation around rare tropical plants—particularly those that thrive in vivariums and paludariums inspired by the forests of Southeast Asia and Neotropics, which makes his work such a natural fit with our brand.

His plants are cultivated under controlled “vivarium conditions,” with a strong emphasis on biosecurity. That means when they reach his customers, they’re already acclimated to the kind of high-humidity, bioactive environments we love. With a short quarantine on your end, integration into your own enclosures is seamless.

I’m grateful to collaborate with Michael in offering limited, rotating selections of his curated species, refreshed monthly to highlight variety and seasonality. For those of you local to the greater Seattle area, Michael also hosts hands-on workshops and in-person classes. If you’re curious to deepen your knowledge—or just want to spend an afternoon immersed in the world of tropical plants—I highly recommend checking out his class schedule.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with H2O Plants, a trusted leader in the aquarium plant industry. Owned and managed by Jake, a knowledgeable point person on vivarium and aquatic plants. Through this collaboration, we are now able to offer a curated selection of blackwater-appropriate plants, sourced and shipped directly by H2O Plants. Known for their exceptional quality, attention to detail, and dedication to the beginner aquarium hobbyist, H2O Plants aligns perfectly with our mission to recreate the natural environments of our fishes. Together, we’re making it easier than ever to build natural ecosystems with plants that complement the botanical method.