Zoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock

Review: I purchased this product for my betta fish after reading it is important to keep your fish entertained so they do not get bored. While I do have a shell and rock in his tank, I think my betta could use extra intellectual stimulation. This product would be great for any owner of a betta fish that needs something new and exciting to keep him or her busy. I gave this item 5 stars because of its decorative look, easy installation, and the way my fish interacts with it.Price & ShippingThis product was well worth the money. Even with shipping, the product was under $5. The quality was just was I expected. I was pleased that it arrived on time and that I was able to track the package along the way.LookThis product truly looks like a natural leaf in your fish’s tank. It is lightweight and the wiring inside the leaf makes it easy to bend and shape it. I have found my fish likes it best in a slight “U” shape, giving him a place to rest in the middle. It is also helpful to tilt the leaf upward, so your betta can swim onto it and stay there easily. I would also encourage changing the shape of the leaf every so often to keep your betta interested.InstallationThe leaf is very easy to install. It comes with a suction cup that easily sticks to the side of any tank, big or small. I was pleased it stuck to my one-gallon tank, even though the sides are rounded. The directions recommend placing it around one inch below the surface of the water. I was worried the leaf would fall off the side of the tank when the water evaporates, but this is not the case. The suction cup can be easily moved down to reflect the water level in the tank and even sticks if it is not totally submerged. I would recommend placing it as close to the top as possible, as long as your betta can rest on it without its fins being out of the water.InteractionThe most important criterion for rating this product was the way my fish would interact with it. The first day I installed it, my fish was already playing on his new betta bed. My fish frequently swims around it during the day. At night, or when he is sleeping, he rests on the leaf. If your betta fish is hesitant, I would suggest feeding him above the leaf so he interacts with it when he gets his food.In conclusion, I would recommend the betta leaf hammock to anyone considering to buy this product. My betta fish and I are very pleased with the product in all aspects.

My betta loves this leaf, how simple it is and how wondrous. I just put it in his tank last night. He was very skeptical at first- but he is with everything. When he decided that it didn't pose a threat, he would glide over it, rest briefly and then glide off. He looked very serene, like it felt very natural and relaxing for him. Although, he didn't fully "rest" on this thing, I think he might when he has time to get to know it. He didn't sleep on it overnight either, he still slept in his cave like he always has. I can tell that he enjoys it very much, and he seems more relaxed now that its in there.It also looks very handsome in his tank, I thought it would look awkward- but it doesn't at all.A note on suction: being that I'm a smartie (much like yourself) and I read reviews before I purchase something- a reviewers tip about air in the suction cup came in very handy, and makes perfect sense. You need air in the cup for suction underwater. Likewise, you need moisture in the cup for suction in air.The leafs construction is a soft silk-like plastic that has a wire running its length, it has a bulbous end where it attaches to the suction cup so it sort of "pops" in. This also made it possible to adjust the angle the leaf would go. I liked this very much. You can adjust it down, up, sideways or which ever way you want. The wire is also bendable, which is nice.I was finding it difficult to get to the best distance under the surface of the water. I tried several, and observed his reaction to it, and tried again until eventually I settled on spot he seems to enjoy- Just enough room between the surface of the water and the leaf for him to just fit. Hope this helps!

My betta fish loved this! Easy to clean and put back in the tank.

The media could not be loaded. Im so happy with this product!I only recently and unexpectedly inherited a female Betta and she was so miserable i wanted to make her life healthier and happier.I watched YouTube videos, and read articles for days, and they kept mentioning a "Betta Hammock". (My initial mental picture of this was pretty funny 🤭)When I found out what one was and how inexpensive it was I thought I might as well give it a try.The very first day, I read the instructions put it in about ¾ inch under the waterline, and you can see the result in the video.However after I changed her water, she wouldn't use it again. But after I moved it around a little bit she was right back to it. So a little experimentation helps.I've not had any problems with the suction cup or a "wire" coming through as several reviews suggested.I think the trick is definitely to realize it's delicate and to clean it gently. Leaving it in water at all times helps as well.My betta is much happier sleeping on this than she is on the gravel on the bottom..

Took my Betta a couple months before using it. Now he uses it everyday. Adorable. Would buy again.

Would love to 5 stars because my betta does love this leaf. However! I first purchase this same leaf from Petco about 1 month ago. I noticed that it was rusting where the wire is under the leaf. So I just thought- it was flawed in the making. I bought a second leaf off amazon. Same brand of course. It hasn’t even been in the tank but a few days and I notice rust as well! It’s like the company cannot keep the wire covered completely. Why even put a piece of metal in the leaf if you can’t cover it completely. I emailed the company and they gave some sore response that over time the leaf will wear down and this will happen. Dude I haven’t even had my fish for two months so you can’t give me that sad response. FIX YOUR PRODUCT AND OWN UP TO YOUR FLAWS

My sunset gourami also uses this leaf to rest and take a nap as well. It can get a a little dirty after a few weeks so make sure to take them out and wash them when changing water inside the aquarium tank as well.