Welcome To Blackwater Aquariums

The Number One Blackwater & Dwarf Cichlid Store In Australia

Bringing The Amazon To Your Living Room

From Livestock To Decor We Have It All

To Create That Perfect Blackwater Inspired Biotope

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Why A Blackwater Aquarium?

Australian & International Botanicals

We pride ourselves in sourcing most produce from Australia, we work with quite a few producers and gardeners around Australia. This means we only import products if its legal to do so, and if they can't be sourced in Australia. All our botanicals are tried and tested before they end up on our website. This too ensure livestock is not negatively impacted. Shrimp fish and snails where used too ensure this. All our Australian Botanicals are pest and pollution free and are organically sourced.

Apistogramma

Apistogramma are an excellent addition to any black water setup. They come in quite a large variety of collors and shapes. When we did our initial trials with Australian natives these fish where used as our 'Labrats'

We are currently focussing on breeding Apistogramma, other dwarf cichlids, micro fish and Shrimp. Once the fish are ready they will be available for sale here. Please keep in mind that all fish available will be bred in house so a waiting time might apply.

Inspiration

Our inspiration mainly came from the frustration of not being able to import/buy produce from websites like Tannin Aquatics. This understandably is a bio security risk in Australia as it involves plant matter. Luckily for us there are lots of Aussie botanicals. And most proved to be very attractive in a black water system. We are working with a few foreign products that are legal to import like Cholla wood. For this we obtained a Import Permit.

  • Rio Negro Biotope

  • Indonesian Blackwater Biotope

  • Rio Uaupes Biotope

  • Paraná Atauí river Biotope

  • Rio Meta Biotope

  • Rio Pantanal Biotope

Rio Negro Biotope

Indonesian Blackwater Biotope

Rio Uaupes Biotope

Paraná Atauí river Biotope

Rio Meta Biotope

Rio Pantanal Biotope

BLACKWATER AQUARIUMS Collection

  • Alder Cones - A shrimp keepers favourite!
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  • Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa Terminalia)
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  • Coconut Caves -Great for cave spawning Dwarf Cichlids-
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    $12.50
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  • Cholla Wood - 12-13cm -
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  • Apistogramma Cacatuoides Super Red
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    from $35.00
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  • Bael Tree Pod Pack of 2- Amazing natural spawning cave
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    $13.95
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  • Loquat Leaves -Long lasting slow release of tannins-
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  • Blackwater Aquariums "The Riddler" Mystery Box
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    $75.00
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  • Autumn in a box (Mixed Leaves)
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    $39.95
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  • Indian Almond Leaves x10 BABY (Catappa Terminalia)
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