{"product_id":"zoo-med-window-leaf-betta-plant-aquarium-decor","title":"Zoo Med Window Leaf Betta Plant | Suction-Cup Aquarium Decor for Bettas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Window Leaf Betta Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturalistic, plant-style decor piece designed for betta bowls and small nano tanks. The included suction cup lets you anchor the plant to the side glass at any height — a perfect resting and hiding spot for your betta — or stand it upright on the substrate as a midground accent. Pairs well with live \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e in larger setups, or works on its own in low-light, low-maintenance betta bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic, naturalistic window-leaf shape for a planted look without the upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in suction cup — mount to the side glass or sit upright on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover, resting spots, and visual barriers to reduce stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBendable branches — shape it to fit your tank or create a custom hiding spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe in freshwater aquariums — plastic construction won’t rot, decay, or alter water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for betta bowls, 1–5 gallon nano tanks, and quarantine setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eWhy Bettas Love Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, bettas are ambush hunters that thrive in densely vegetated waters — rice paddies, slow streams, and roadside ditches packed with broad-leaved plants. A barren tank stresses them out. Adding cover at multiple heights gives your betta places to rest near the surface (they’re labyrinth breathers and like to be close to the air) and hide when they feel exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Window Leaf is sized perfectly for that role in small tanks where live plants might be too much work or compete for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med Betta Plants — Window Leaf (BP-25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBP-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium-safe plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cup (side glass) or upright on substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta bowls, nano tanks, quarantine tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — add a low cave hide to complement the upper-tank plant cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — a staple, color-enhancing daily food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta with Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — supports gut health and immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/weco-freshwater-plants-multipack-106-artificial-aquarium-plants\"\u003eWeco 4-Pack Artificial Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — fill out the rest of the tank with weighted-base background plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive Freshwater Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — mix in real plants for a fuller, naturalistic look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs plastic safe for my betta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plant is made from aquarium-safe plastic that won’t leach into the water or affect chemistry. As with any plastic decor, run a finger over the leaves before adding to the tank — if anything feels sharp or rough, smooth it out (or rub gently with a nylon stocking) to protect your betta’s delicate fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRinse under warm dechlorinated water (or tank water during a water change) and gently scrub with a soft brush. Skip soaps and detergents — residue is hard to fully remove and can harm fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the suction cup hold long-term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClean the glass and the suction cup before mounting for the best hold. Over time most suction cups lose grip — if yours flattens, you can stand the plant upright on the substrate or weight it down with aquarium-safe rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work in a planted tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely. The Window Leaf makes a great accent in a live-planted setup, filling space in spots where lighting or substrate isn’t friendly to real plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48542784553179,"sku":"BP-25","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/rmvsvys6lnun1do2qqy0.jpg?v=1775071860","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoo-med-window-leaf-betta-plant-aquarium-decor","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}