{"product_id":"zoomed-maple-leaf-betta-plant-silk-suction-cup","title":"ZooMed Maple Leaf Betta Plant | Realistic Soft Plastic Plant with Suction Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZooMed Maple Leaf Betta Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, realistic soft plastic plant designed specifically for betta tanks — the broad, leaf-shaped foliage gives your betta a place to rest near the surface, just like the natural Asian rice-paddy plants \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e evolved with. A built-in suction cup attaches the plant securely to the glass at your preferred depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a betta and a quality pellet diet from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a healthier, happier fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eWhy a Betta Resting Plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBettas are surface-resting fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild, they drape themselves across broad leaves near the water's surface to rest and breathe air. Adding a leaf plant reduces stress and encourages natural behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin-safe soft plastic material\u003c\/strong\u003e won't shred long-finned bettas like cheap stiff plastic plants can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction cup mount\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you place the leaf at any height — near the surface for resting, mid-water for hiding, or low to break up sight lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike live plants, no lighting, CO2, or trimming required. Just rinse occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in nano tanks, planted tanks, hospital tanks, and bare-bottom QT.\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;\"\u003eHow to Set Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e under fresh dechlorinated water before placing in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the suction cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and press firmly against clean aquarium glass to attach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition the leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 inches below the water surface for an ideal resting perch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReposition anytime\u003c\/strong\u003e by re-wetting the suction cup if it loses grip over time.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMaple Leaf Betta Plant (BP-24)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoft soft plastic fabric on flexible stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSuction cup base (re-positionable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBetta tanks, nano tanks, hospital\/QT tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo light\/CO2 needed; rinse periodically\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/female-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater\"\u003eFemale Betta — Assorted Colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/female-crowntail-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater\"\u003eFemale Crowntail Betta\u003c\/a\u003e\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 — the gold standard betta staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e — one-step water conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eBrowse live aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e\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;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for long-finned bettas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the soft plastic material is the whole point. Soft enough that it won't snag or tear flowing veil-tail, halfmoon, or rosetail fins the way stiff plastic plants can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the suction cup stay attached?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWet it before pressing onto clean glass and it should hold for weeks at a time. If it loosens, just pop it off, re-wet, and re-press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in a planted tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — the broad leaf surface is useful even alongside live plants because few aquatic plants naturally provide a horizontal surface near the waterline for a betta to rest on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's designed for freshwater betta setups. Most fish don't need a surface-resting plant the way bettas do, so we don't recommend it for saltwater applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48542790484187,"sku":"BP-24","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/bo5li7tzadt2hzptwdvz.jpg?v=1775071941","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-maple-leaf-betta-plant-silk-suction-cup","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}