{"product_id":"zoomed-betta-plant-salvia-silk-suction-cup-freshwater","title":"ZooMed Betta Plant - Salvia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZooMed Betta Plant - Salvia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft silk aquarium plant with broad, salvia-shaped leaves designed specifically for betta tanks. The wide leaves give your betta resting platforms near the surface where they naturally hang out and build bubble nests. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a planted setup, or see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e to pair it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Betta Keepers Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin-safe silk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fabric leaves will not tear or fray long, delicate betta fins the way hard plastic plants can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction cup base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attaches anywhere on the glass without needing substrate or weights, perfect for bare-bottom or planted nano tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-leaf shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The salvia leaf design gives a betta a flat surface to sit on near the top of the tank, a behavior they love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No lighting, CO2, ferts, or trimming. Rinse occasionally and put it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStress reduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides hiding spots and breaks line of sight, which keeps a solo betta calmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBetta Plant - Salvia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoft silk fabric on flexible stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBroad, salvia-shaped (resting platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSuction cup (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (also safe in saltwater decor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBetta bowls, nano tanks, and any small freshwater setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-maple-leaf-betta-plant-silk-suction-cup\"\u003eZooMed Maple Leaf Betta Plant\u003c\/a\u003e — another broad-leaf option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoo-med-window-leaf-betta-plant-aquarium-decor\"\u003eZooMed Window Leaf Betta Plant\u003c\/a\u003e — suction-cup variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-mopani-wood-natural-african-driftwood\"\u003eZooMed Betta Mopani Wood\u003c\/a\u003e — natural driftwood centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-casuarina-cones-freshwater-botanical\"\u003eFritz Casuarina Cones\u003c\/a\u003e — release tannins for a soft, blackwater look bettas love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003eLive betta fish\u003c\/a\u003e — build your tank around the right betta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the plant really safe for long betta fins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Silk plants are the standard recommendation for bettas because the fabric leaves are soft and will not snag or rip fins like hard plastic plants can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my betta actually rest on the leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery often, yes. Bettas naturally rest near the surface on broad leaves in the wild, and a salvia-shaped silk leaf is one of the closest aquarium substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I attach it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWet the suction cup, press it firmly onto a clean section of glass, and the plant will hold itself in place. Re-seat it if the glass gets dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse in tank water during your weekly water change, or give it a gentle warm-water rinse to knock off any film. 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