{"product_id":"zoo-med-betta-plant-philo","title":"Zoo Med Betta Plant Philo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA broad-leafed plastic philodendron that adds structure and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Betta Plant Philo (BP-20) is a naturalistic plastic plant made for betta bowls and nano tanks. Its broader leaves sit slightly higher than a single-leaf design, creating a shaded pocket a betta can retreat to. It attaches to the glass with a built-in suction cup and needs no substrate or lighting to stay looking green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-leaf coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e - the philodendron-style leaves create more shade and cover than a single-leaf plant of the same footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction-cup mount\u003c\/strong\u003e - sticks directly to the glass, no gravel anchor needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourfast plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e - moulded green plastic that does not yellow or die back like a live plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo upkeep\u003c\/strong\u003e - no dosing, trimming or CO2, just an occasional rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBP-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612241204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoulded plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cup (built in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta bowl or nano tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for betta bowls, nano tanks and community tanks wanting more visual cover than a single-leaf plant provides. Not a substitute for a live, oxygenating plant, and not intended as a filter media anchor or for tanks with fish known to chew rigid plastic decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse under lukewarm water when algae or biofilm builds up between the leaves. Zoo Med does not publish a fin-safety rating for this range. It is rigid moulded plastic rather than soft silk, so owners of long-finned betta varieties should check the leaf edges by hand before adding it to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel; no cold chain or special handling needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different to the Maple Leaf or Salvia plant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf shape and coverage differ. The Philo has broader philodendron-style leaves that create a shadier pocket, where the Maple Leaf and Salvia give a more open, single or clustered leaf profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need substrate to stay in place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The built-in suction cup anchors to glass, so it works in a bare bowl with no gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I combine it with other Zoo Med Betta Plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Several can be suction-cupped around one bowl or nano tank to build up more cover without needing substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for long-finned betta varieties?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med does not publish a fin-safety rating for this item. Check the moulded leaf edges by hand before adding it to a tank with a long-finned betta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293329768739,"sku":"ZM368","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM368_14.png?v=1782882936","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-betta-plant-philo","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}