Fern Fronds

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Product Description: Fern Fronds (Pteridium sp.) are a staple in the forest understory, shading the edges of rivers, and providing complex habitats after they fall in. The green leaves give way to dark brown, dried, fern fronds come late summer which makes them fantastic aquarium botanicals for our shrimp, snails, and fish to swim amongst. They do not provide much in the way of tannins, but their aesthetic appeal is unmatched. They are harvested well after the plant has completed its life cycle, devoid of any spores, remaining sugars, or residual compounds. We have personally tested them with fish, shrimp, and snails as a staple in our botanical method aquariums. This bag and its contents are biodegradable! Did you know our product packaging is made from renewable and sustainable sugarcane? So just like the botanicals inside, it will compost when returned to nature.

Not for Human Consumption. Preparation Required.

Quantities: 40c+ Fronds, 8oz volume. Sizes range. This is a natural product, and variation between leaves and botanicals is expected.

 Aquarium Botanical Location: North America.

Aquarium Botanical FAQs 

  1. Please reference our Shipping and Hassle-Free Return Policy at the bottom of the screen. All Products are packaged inside sustainably sourced and renewable sugar cane fibers allowing them to be fully biodegradable and compostable. Yes, you can bury these bags in your backyard to enrich your soils. 
  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 for the next water exchange to then add more.
  3. Our aquarium and vivarium botanicals, leaves, and seed pods are not for human consumption, ever.
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Commonly Asked Questions:

 

1) Will Botanicals Lower The pH Of My Water?

It entirely depends on your water's 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 Fluffy White Growth On My Botanicals?

White growths are the colonization of biofilms and fungi. 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 Keep Bettas. Will These Botanicals Be Okay For My Critters?

100% yes. Our botanicals are for aquariums, terrariums, vivariums, and all natural enclosures wishing to recreate a more natural environment.

 

4) I Have Goldfish and Axolotls, What Botanicals Should I Avoid?

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 leaf litter are preferred. 

 

5) When Should I Replace My 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 won't get all potential benefits of leaving them in the ecosystem. 

Ben sitting at a desk with a shipping box in his lap at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Botanicals Shipping And DOA Policy 📦

All products from Betta Botanical show live shipping rates from our preferred carriers.

  • We offer FREE shipping on select USA orders over $35.
  • Aquatic Plants have an additional $8 charge as they require expedited shipping which is either USPS Priority Mail or FedEx 2Day, depending on your location.
  • Manzanita Wood and Rasamala Borneo Roots have a USA Flat Shipping fee of $8 - if you are purchasing botanical quantities above $35+ you still still see this $8 shipping fee reflected.
  • Our Leaf Litter Lifestyle Merch is shipped direct to you from an off site curator and we cannot offer free shipping on those items.
  • If an item has an assigned shipping $ value to it, this $ value is applied even when the order total qualifies for free shipping due to shipping costs, packing material, and time to carefully package your products.
  • International Orders, kindly note that customs may impose applicable taxes and duties, which are the responsibility of the customer. If you choose not to cover these fees and decide to return your order, we'll gladly refund you the product cost. However, please be aware that the shipping label cost will not be refunded in this case.

2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

  • UPS 2nd Day Air®
    Ship by December 20th 
  • UPS Next Day Air®
    Ship by December 23rd 
  • USPS Ground Advantage
    Ship by December 18th  
  • USPS Priority Mail
    Ship by December 19th  
  • USPS Priority Mail Express
    Ship by December 21st

 

Betta Botanicals is expanding our exclusive line of botanicals globally and we proudly ship to the following countries and territories:

Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Greenland, Hungary, Isle of Man, Spain, Svalbard & Jan Mayen, Türkiye, Australia, Albania, U.S. Outlying Islands, and the United States of America.
 
A carefully curated selection of Melastoma roots and international leaf litter, showcasing Betta Botanicals' high-quality, natural aquascaping materials.

 

When Do You Ship Live Plants? 🌱

Live plants ship Mondays and Tuesdays for orders received by 9pm PST on the previous day. Live plants are shipped via USPS Priority Mail or Fedex Express 2-Day. Live arrival is guaranteed as long as you follow the DOA Policy below. 

What Are Betta Botanicals Processing Times? 🚀 

  • Live Plant Orders: Shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to prevent weekend holds at the post office. Orders placed after 9 PM Monday ship the following Monday.
  • Botanical Orders: Ship within 1-4 business days.

  • What Is Our DOA Policy? 💀

  • Email us at info@bettabotanicals.com with photos of your plants within 2 hours of delivery notification, showing the plants inside the bag.
  • Avoid ordering plants if they will sit in your mailbox for an entire workday in temperatures above 85°F or below freezing.
  • We may hold shipments during unstable weather conditions to ensure plant safety.
  • Plants are not guaranteed to be duckweed or snail-free.

  • Do I Have To Follow The Preparation Instructions? 🥣

    We strongly recommend following the botanical preparation instructions. These instructions ensure that any potential contaminants are removed if they find their way onto your leaves, bark, and seed pods during storage or shipping.

    Customer Reviews

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    Malik B.
    Fronds

    I really love how the fern has kept their shape and structure while some other leaves and pods that have been placed in the tank at the same time are almost, if not completely, degraded into mulm. They do not tint the water much, if at all, so if tyou want to keep a tank with almost no tint while still having some bit of character, these are the product to get a hold of.

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    Alyssa W.

    Always have to keep these in-stock!

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    Kelly C.

    I am always very happy with everything I order from Beta botanicals. The fern fronds are no exception— these are a must have for my tank because I love the way they look.

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    Alyssa W.
    Fond of Fronds

    Absolutely love these delicate leaves and curls! My fish and isopods love them!

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    Alyssa W.

    I love the gow delicate they are!

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    Juliana G.
    10/10

    amazing product!! i’m personally a big fan of fern plants so i had to try these out! a great and simple edition to add a little bit of variety to your tank mix