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Here we have a Zoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock freshly purchased from a local fish store for the meager sum of $1.99.

Here we have a Zoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock freshly purchased from a local fish store for the meager sum of $1.99.

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At first glance it looks harmless but inside lurks at potentially deadly wire that could rust and cause harm to your beloved fish. Don't feel bad. Mos

At first glance it looks harmless but inside lurks at potentially deadly wire that could rust and cause harm to your beloved fish. Don't feel bad. Mos

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You need to get that wire out to make the betta leaf aquarium safe.

You need to get that wire out to make the betta leaf aquarium safe.

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Start at the base of the leaf and with an x-acto knife cut the very tip of the bulb about 1/16th of a inch back.

Start at the base of the leaf and with an x-acto knife cut the very tip of the bulb about 1/16th of a inch back.

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Once the plastic is cut away you will be able to see a metal wire that is embedded in the leaf. The wire is supposed to be in there for support, You d

Once the plastic is cut away you will be able to see a metal wire that is embedded in the leaf. The wire is supposed to be in there for support, You d

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Grab the wire with a pair of pliers...

Grab the wire with a pair of pliers...

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Give it a gentle but firm pull...

Give it a gentle but firm pull...

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That's it! Your Betta Bed Leaf Hammock is now completely safe for use in your aquarium.

That's it! Your Betta Bed Leaf Hammock is now completely safe for use in your aquarium.

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Put on the suction cup, rinse it off and place it 3/4" below the surface. If your betta doesn't show any interest at first, try feeding him over

Put on the suction cup, rinse it off and place it 3/4" below the surface. If your betta doesn't show any interest at first, try feeding him over

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Sparky gives his flare of approval!

Sparky gives his flare of approval!

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MikeG14

Is Your Zoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock Safe?

Zoo Med betta Bed leaf hammocks are great! Sparky loves his. Big Abe on the other hand, is a little too chubby for one. So he's out of luck until Zoo Med makes a Big n' Tall especially for the portly betta.

There is a slight problem with the Leaf Hammock. It has a metal wire in it and will eventual
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