I have a small betta tank, how can I slow the current of water? Would removing the filter and adding charcoal work?
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I took a piece of filter sponge and cut to fit for in front of the outflow. I was able to put it under the lip of the top cover and close it over the sponge. It really cut down on the flow. The filter also comes with a plastic curved piece that goes over the top to lessen the water flow. Also, the higher you have the water in the tank, the less the current. What size tank do you have?
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Sorry can't really help as my setup is small - 30lit tank. I use my Maxi-Jet inside the tank to filter my tank water. It's not the best setup but after spending Au$100+ I'm determined to use the pump for something.
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I would think of perhaps using a bag that would screw onto the filter and empty into the clean water container. It won't be fast but it will work. I have used this method before.
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By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological... » Read More By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. « Show Less
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Rather than reducing the actual flow rate, you can diffuse the current to practically none by placing a cube of sponge over the exhaust nozzle. You retain the full GPH filtration rate, but the return will simply be a very gentle downward flow of water which is not disturbing to even still water fish.
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Below .. bottom of the bowl or tank , with gravel a half inch or an inch to cover ...rinse the cartridge well before use this little guy does a great job in a Betta or (1/2)goldfish container. change charcoal when the water begins to look cloudy.
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It's actually not a filter system, it is an air bubbler. It was a small enough tank that I really didn't need a filter. "Bob" is a clean betta. I had no heater either. This was in my early betta learning. Hope this helped.
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If you are going to use this for a betta I would not put a "bigger" filter on as they do not do well in moving water. This small of a tank really cannot be "cycled" anyway so you would need to replace the water weekly anyway.
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I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
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Yes. The current is adjustable so you can turn it down pretty low and it shouldn't disturb the betta.
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I've kept 2 different bettas in this tank and never had any issues with injury. However, the filter current is really strong for a betta. What I do is point the filter nozzle upward when it's turned on and unplug it for the most part. I turn on the filter for a couple of hours every few days to keep the tank clean.
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The only guideline I can recommend is watch the flow rate. When it slows down, replace the filter.
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The flow of water coming out of the top would be too strong for that small of a tank. In a 5 gal tank, the current was too strong for our betta and we had to put a cut water bottle around it to disperse the water flow. It's an excellent filter, but maybe a little too strong for a very small tank.
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I see that mine also takes a while to drain into the bottom tank. It did say it will go faster as it gets older and I suppose because of all the levels it has to filter through is why it is slow. I have noticed it takes over night to drain well. I try to add at night before bed and in the morning when ill be at work.
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I have our beta in a 5 gal tank with this filter and he/she loves it! This filter doesn't produce a very strong current, I would think that in a 10 gal it would be hardly noticeable
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If you want the light to work, yes. Filtration would also be a good option in a tank this small, if its possible.
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We have a small tank with a betta, and the fish hangs out at the filter. Its tail moves toward the filter from the suction but it never gets stuck. So it's a pretty weak suction. The suction opening is actually facing the tank wall so that helps too.