{"title":"Biotope Bundles","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurated botanical combinations inspired by real freshwater habitats and blackwater ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sabangau-peat-swamp-kit-1","title":"Sabangau Peat Swamp Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring Borneo's Sabangau peat swamp home.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is built around the dark, still, acidic water of the Sabangau basin in Central Kalimantan, the only place the Critically Endangered \u003cem\u003eBetta hendra\u003c\/em\u003e lives in the wild. Climbing swamp fern and macaranga leaves build a layered litter bed, melastoma roots create the tangles wild bettas thread through, and jambolan leaves add a steady tannin base. Sphagnum peat does the chemistry, softening and acidifying the water. It's a stand-in for the swamp's own peat, which forms from rainforest wood and leaves, but it's the same approach we use in our own \u003cem\u003eBetta hendra\u003c\/em\u003e tank, where the fish spawn regularly. Everything is sized for a 20-gallon (76 L) tank, with enough for setup and a first refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHabitat Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong1\u003eTannin Character: \u003c\/strong1\u003eMedium–High · \u003cstrong1\u003eWater Tone: \u003c\/strong1\u003eAmber to dark tea · \u003cstrong1\u003eHabitat Origin: \u003c\/strong1\u003eSoutheast Asia (Borneo-inspired; peat is a chemistry stand-in) · \u003cstrong1\u003eBreakdown: \u003c\/strong1\u003eLeaves and fern 3–6 weeks, roots several months, peat a year or more as a top layer · \u003cstrong1\u003eBest For: \u003c\/strong1\u003eWild bettas · Coccina-group bettas · Soft-water nano fish · Southeast Asian biotopes · \u003cstrong1\u003ePreparation: \u003c\/strong1\u003eLeaves and fern: Rinse + Boil · Roots: Boil or soak 24–48 hours · Peat: Rinse + Soak about 48 hours · \u003cstrong1\u003eUse with Caution: \u003c\/strong1\u003eAdd gradually in RO, rain, or very soft water; pH can drop quickly · \u003cstrong1\u003eTank Size: \u003c\/strong1\u003e20 gal (76 L) · \u003cstrong1\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong1\u003e5 botanicals, 24 pieces plus 250 g peat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Climbing Swamp Fern fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Macaranga Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Melastoma Roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Jambolan Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 g Sphagnum Peat Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack is unique; variation in size, color, and shape is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA habitat-inspired botanical set for Southeast Asian peat swamp biotopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered litter, root cover, and peat swamp water chemistry in one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for a 20-gallon tank, with enough for setup plus a refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with our guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwaterscapes.com\/blogs\/biotope-inspiration\/betta-hendra-sabangau-peat-swamp\" title=\"Into the Peat Swamps of Borneo: The World of Betta hendra\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInto the Peat Swamps of Borneo: The World of Betta hendra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"product-notice\"\u003ePlease Note: Not for human consumption. Preparation required. Because these are natural products, size, shape, color, and texture will vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet the botanical become part of the system. The value is in the slow breakdown, biofilm, tannin character, habitat texture, and natural behavior it encourages. This is where sunken forests come to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwater Scapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67891603177768,"sku":"BWS-BD-15","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1729\/4120\/files\/06-peat-leaf-litter-layer.jpg?v=1791427197"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackwaterscapes.com\/collections\/biotope-bundles.oembed","provider":"Blackwater Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}