Completely amazing value. anywhere else (you cant even find this kind of diversity in pods/cool stuff) it would be tremendously expensive. The quality is amazing and it adds so much depth and naturalism to your aquarium. i think the botanicals are beneficial to the tank as well!
Hey! Thank you for the thoughtful review of our biome builder! You are correct, botanicals not only look aesthetically pleasing, but they release beneficial compounds to the water (antioxidants, humic substances, vitamins & minerals) which have a positive impact on the ecosystem.
I honestly purchased these because they just looked cool and I thought they would be interesting to add to my aquariums. I knew they wouldn't be small, but I was not expecting them to be as large as what I recieved. Still, I love them and they are so cool! They provide some nice cover and are a unique addition to the leaf litter.
One of my favorites as well! The color they turn once submerged contrasts nicely with the tinted water of the botanical method aquarium.
I purchased two portions of these fern fronds and I'm very pleased. They add a bit of uniqueness and variety to the leaf litter and look great! I love how cool and natural they make my aquariums look!
Hey! I like to coin this kind of leaf litter as 'generic tropical', and I'm so glad to hear that you like them. I wish I could offer them year round, but these are one of those limited edition botanicals that I can only get a few times during the winter. Thank you for the kind review!
I love the small size of these tamarind leaves. They really help create a unique appearance and texture to the leaf litter in your aquarium. I need to have more!
Once they break down, the skeleton they leave behind is rather intricate and beautiful, too! Thank you for the positive review! -Ben
I love the shape and size of the cacao pod I recieved! Very pleased with it. I'm excited to use it! I may have to purchase more in the future.
One of my favorite seed pods as well. Even after it gets saturated, I find that it holds together underwater quite well! -Ben
They look great in my aquarium. They really add to the beauty of my tank.
So glad to hear this! Palm Fronds are unique in that they have that generic tropical look, so no matter what kind of ecosystem you add them too it appears as if they belong...even if found on different continents. -Ben
I have given the red tea bags a try for about a month. I have always made my own tea with cataupa leaves. The tea bags are easier and the redish tint suits my samurai gromies. The tea bags are a little less economical but I find the convenience worth it.
Samurai gouramis are an amazing fish, and will absolutely benefit from the beneficial compounds that the Maroon Betta Tea releases. Thank you for this positive review! -Ben
Seconds after putting frond in, mosquito rasboras were weaving in and out of the leaf blades
I experienced something similar with my bumblebee otocinculus catfish! It is very cool that the addition of botanicals can help signal that a fish is 'home', adjusting their behaviors. -Ben
I got this as a hide for my betta tank except it made the water REALLY cloudy even after boiling. Then, the water stank really bad. It had 2-3 layers on the outside that needed to be stripped off before it was no longer an issue. Just be aware if you’re using it for a fish tank!
Thank you for the positive review, and the tips on managing the biofilms. I have adjusted the product description and added it to the preparation card included with each pod so future ecosystem builders can be more aware. Thank you! -Ben
Wonderful product, the price is more than fair for the amount of sticks I got. I received more than expected, and they are small, so they aren't going to stick out much in my aquarium, which is exactly what I'm looking for
Received quickly! Plants are in great shape, super green and sprouting! Packaged with care!
Best of wishes to your growing business!
10/10, Satisfied, Returning customer. :)
Thank you so much for this positive review! Salvinia Oblongifolia is one of my favorite floating plants - I wish I could offer it more regularly. -Ben
perfect mix and added a great tint to my tank. the bag was completely stuffed full. my corydoras love digging around in the substrate more now!
This is exciting! Corydoras are such curious fish and it's cool to hear they love the Betta Leaf Litter so much. Thank you for the positive review! -Ben
Beautiful and impressive pieces! Totally creates a natural look to my blackwater tanks.
Excited about using this as a base for my tank with the other botanicals I've purchased. Great selection. Looking forward to seeing how this shapes my tanks development.
Beautiful pod. Can wait to use it and see my tanks inhabitants interact with it.
Beautiful pods. I'm super excited to see them in my tank. Everything arrived safely and quickly.
bought it cuz the catappa leaves were not enough and it kept causing minor ammonia spike cuz it deteriorates so fast. betta tea bag is amazing and gives lots of tannins. i think its helping my betta too with the stress (hes been fasting these days cuz hes constipated). will buy it again ^^
Thank you for this kind and positive review! Betta tea is really great for controling the levels of tint in your aquarium, I usually prepare it in a glass measuring cup and then store any extra in the fridge for later use! -Ben
As advertised. Really nice stuff from this seller. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the 5-star review of our Cacao pod! Hopefully your critters like using it as a cave. -Ben
Scattered in 20G paludarium.
Critters love it. Good portion.
Hey Richard! Thank you for the review on our brand new Tamarind Leaves - especially with their use in a Paludarium. Have fun building your ecosystems! -Ben
These coconut husks look great in any botanical method aquarium, South American or South East Asian alike. They look great but also take a long time to break down. My shrimp and otocinclus love them and they’re a must in any of my tanks.
Thank you for the positive review of the coconut husks! I'm glad to hear that your shrimp and otos love them. -Ben
I love these so much! Way better than other betta tea bags I've tried before. I really liked how dark they helped make my tank. Not to mention I couldn't get over how fast they started to bleed once added once prepped. My betta seemed much more happier as well.
Hey Gabie! Thank you for the positive review of Betta Tea! I'm working on a few new colors as well - the tannin drip is a key feature I am trying to preserve. -Ben
10/10 quality
Yay!! One of the newest addition to the Betta Botanicals catalogue and it's already quite popular. Very exciting to hear they are popular with shrimp :) -Ben