Aquarium Botanicals

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3D printed flaring sticks for betta fish care at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Fish Flare Stick
$8.00
$8.00
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Two red hand held betta flare mirrors with a fish tail for a handle at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Fish Flare Mirror
$8.00
$8.00
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A clear glass jar of red/brown tinted aquarium tannins from tea bags of Betta Tea by Betta Botanicals.

Betta Tea™ - Blackwater Botanical Tea Bags
$24.00
$24.00
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Bael Tree Pods are brown and hollow, they have a smooth outside and textured inside, South American Biotope Aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Bael Tree Pods
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Pile of wooden screwers with green Miyagi's shrimp food mix on them for aquarium shrimp by Betta Botanicals.

Miyagi's Shrimp Stix | Shrimp Food
$15.00
$15.00
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Pile of brown, green, and black botanicals for aquariums with various size leaves, seed pods, and husks at Betta Botanicals.

PRIDE PACK - Botanical Variety Pack - A Fundraiser for The Trevor Project
$26.00
$26.00
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Singular cocoa pod from Sri Lanka showing its woody composition, smooth inside, and rough outside for blackwater botanical betta fish aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cocoa Pods
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A pile of aquarium shrimp food by KatsAquatics, for Cherry Shrimp, Crystal Red Shrimp, and other ornamental aquarium shrimp species.

3-1 Calcium Shrimp Food - Limited Edition
$14.99
$14.99
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Salvinia minima in a betta fish tank by Betta Botanicals, for botanical aquariums, and planted aquariums.

Small Water Spangles - 3/29 RESTOCK
$7.50
$7.50
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Pile of brown, amber, and tan blackwater leaves, seed pods, and twigs, for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

'Blackwater' Botanicals Variety Pack
$22.00
$22.00
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Pile of long, tan, and yellow bamboo leaf litter for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Bamboo Leaf Litter
$8.00
$8.00
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Tangled, spindly, and brown melastoma senggani roots with stem for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Melastoma Root
$18.00
$18.00
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Pile of rough and orange sappan wood pieces for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Sappan Wood
$9.00
$9.00
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Two brown and fibrous coconut shell seed pod halfs for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

1/2 Coconut Shell
from $6.00
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Salvinia Oblongifolia in a betta fish tank by Betta Botanicals, giant water spangles, giant salvinia.

Salvinia Oblongifolia - Shipping 9/5
$8.50
$8.50
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Dark black/brown ironwood twigs with encrusted lichens on them for blackwater botanical style/method aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Ironwood Twigs
$8.00
$8.00
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Red root floaters for planted aquariums by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, and aquascape aquariums.

Red Root Floaters - 3/29 RESTOCK
$10.00
$10.00
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Pile of brown and crinkled banana leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Banana Leaves
$8.00
$8.00
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Giant Water Lettuce by Betta Botanicals, for fish tanks, aquariums, and blackwater biotope aquariums.

Giant Water Lettuce
$7.00
$7.00
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Pile of long, brown, and crinkled mango leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Mango Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
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A pile of alder twigs by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish aquariums, blackwater aquariums, and botanical method aquariums.

Alder Twigs
$8.00
$8.00
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A pile of green malaysian mulberry leaf litter for use in shrimp, snail, and pleco aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Sri Lankan Mulberry Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
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A tan and amber macaranga triloba leaf for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Macaranga Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
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Pile of brown, green, and tan cocoa leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Cacao Leaves
$12.00
$12.00
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Leaf litter, seed pods, twigs and bark, and stems are the building blocks of all properly functioning BioActive enclosures, blackwater aquariums, biotope aquariums, and botanical aquariums. We carefully source aquatic botanicals from around the globe so you can match your frogs, isopods, and fish's natural environment. This provides necessary enrichment, hiding places, and maybe even spawning sites. 

How to Build Your Ecosystem With Aquarium Botanicals

Each species of aquatic botanical boasts an unique durability, tannin level, and ecosystem benefit depending upon its size and geographic location. Together, in harmony, they create layers of an ecosystem which allow an abundance of life to colonize the aquarium or bioactive enclosure. At Betta Botanicals, we hold our standards high. Every botanical that enters our HQ undergoes meticulous batch testing, and thorough inspection. We're committed to delivering top-notch quality. To further our eco-conscious mission, our products come in compostable pouches and labels, ensuring sustainability at every step. Enjoy a hassle-free experience, with free shipping on USA orders over $50 and simple yet detailed botanical preparation instructions.

Shrimp & Fish Safe Botanicals

The benefits of aquatic botanicals are not a function of an aesthetic. They offer a breadth of benefits that cater to all fish keepers, regardless of the number of years you have in this hobby. Whether you're a novice seeking the enriching properties of Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves or an expert relying on pH-reducing Macaranga Leaves, our curated selection of products range in function to exceed your needs. Our commitment to quality ensures the utmost safety for your aquatic and terrestrial companions. Our materials have undergone rigorous testing to ensure their safety, making them equally suitable for use with shrimp, frogs, geckos, lizards, and the like.

Aquarium Botanicals for Blackwater and Biotope Ecosystems

When you combine soft water and low levels of minerals with natural botanical elements you can replicate a blackwater habitat, and create an appealing ecosystem to many of the fish we keep in this hobby. Blackwater environments are known for their low pH, low TDS, and low levels of mineral content. We have curated natural botanical elements to help you lower the pH of you water, while also replicating the natural habitats of our most popular aquarium fish. Our most popular botanicals to lower the pH are Alder Cones, with our Blackwater Betta Tea Bags helping to re-tint the aquarium with fresh tannins. When your fish want to seek refuge, we also have aquatic botanicals that provide caves for spawning or resting in.