Product Description: In their wild habitats bettas will often build bubble nests close to emergent grasses, underneath floating leaves, or partially submerged logs. This shelter protects the eggs from the sun, and elements, and creates a more defined territory for the male to defend. In our aquatic settings, replicating that can be tough. Filter flows would prevent a floating leaf from staying put. Most of us don't have emergent grasses let alone a partially sumberged log. That is where a betta breeding tube comes in! They have been used for decades, providing a place for the bubble nest and fry to be contained. Ours is special - it contains a ridge in the middle which allows the bubble to congregate in the middle. This ridge prevents the bubble nest from exploding out of the sides and dispersing all around the aquarium.

Quantities: 1c Betta Tube, Two Suction Cups Included. 3" long by 1 3/4" diameter. We recommend rinsing the tube off with tap water before placing it into the aquarium to remove any dust or excess material from the 3D printing process.

Aquarium Botanical FAQs

1. Please reference our Shipping and Hassle-Free Return Policy at the bottom of the screen. All Products are packaged inside a COMPOSTABLE Ziplock bag and shipped safely to your door. 
2. Please refer to our botanical preparation instructions. These Botanicals are grown and harvested in pesticide-free environments and It is recommended to use 2-3 botanical pieces per 5 gallons to start, wait 5-7 days or the next water exchange and add some more.
3. Aquarium botanicals, leaves and seed pods are not for human consumption, ever. 

Commonly Asked Questions:

1) Will botanicals lower the pH of my water?

It entirely depends on your water chemistry. Soft water will allow the botanicals to lower your pH more than if you have medium or hard water. At Betta Botanicals HQ our tap water is Very Hard, ( 350+ppm) and we do not notice a change in water pH unless using Alder Cones or Macaranga leaves.

2) What are the white growths on my botanicals?

White growths are the colonization of biofilms and fungi in the aquarium. We call this the 'goo phase' and it is totally natural. Botanicals are fuel for the ecosystem and the populations of bacteria and fungi will naturally rise and fall.

3) I don't have Bettas, will these botanicals be okay for my fish?

100% yes. Our botanicals are for aquariums terrariums, vivariums and all natural enclosures.

4) I have goldfish and axolotls, what botanicals should I get?

We DO NOT recommend using botanicals that these fish can ingest. Botanicals like casuarina cones, small alder cones, and live oak are not suited for these animals. Large aquarium leaves like Indian almond, loquat, and jackfruit are preferred. 

5) When should I replace aquarium leaves?

We recommend letting aquarium leaves and seed pods entirely break down into beneficial detritus. You can absolutely remove them after they don’t release tannins anymore, you just don’t get all potential benefits of leaving them in the aquarium.