{"product_id":"aquarium-plastic-plant-p9985","title":"Aquarium Plastic Plant -P9985","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eAquarium Plastic Plant – P9685\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artificial aquarium decoration used to make fish tanks look more natural and provide hiding spots for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eHere’s a clear breakdown of what it is and what it does:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eplastic aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to sit in the gravel of your tank. The base is usually weighted so it stays upright underwater, and the leaves are made from soft, flexible plastic so fish can swim around it safely. 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