shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I found this great article over at Basement Bettas. I thought I might share. I'm thinking about giving it a try... http://basementbettas.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/new-filtration-for-grow-outs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 ah, so that's what the stuff bubbling away in exotic aquatic is... always wondered about it... my dad suggested that it was there for decoration XD i didn't think so. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Interesting read, thanks for the link! Haven't seen anything like that before... sounds like a good idea though. Didn't mention anything on blocking the end of the pipe so the bettas can't get through, though. You would think that they wouldn't like the flow and be silly enough to go in... but I've had Bettas try and go into the filter pipes before. #is paranoid of cheeky bettas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 interesting- I never thought sponges were really very useful, but as a subscriber to the Growth Inhibiting Hormone (GIH) How many water changes would she need to be doing with juvis that age? Personally I move so much water in my grow outs I probably don't need filtration..... (however if i could get my kids that size in a group tank - that would reduce my water changes) What's everyone's thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 She always seems to get good growth on her fry - and that was even before she used this filtration system. I'm willing to give it a try. I know that with daily waterchanges you can get away without filtration, but having said that - my red VTs are on frozen bloodworm. They had their last waterchange last night, due for their next one now. The sponge filter I have running in the 3.5ft growout must have had a kink in the airline tube, as when I went to feed them a little while ago, the filter wasn't bubbling and the usually crystal clear water was cloudy and a couple of the runts were not looking too great. In this case, filtration seems to be necessary, and you can never over filter, right? As Sarah suggested, I think I'll modify to make the pipe betta proof (had fry swim down the sponge filter outlet tube before... What I like about this set up is that there isn't a strong current, but good waterflow :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Custom sponge filters - This is the series of videos the above design is built on... Part 1 Part 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Need I EVEN ASK for a DIY thread - aimed at nuff nuff's like me? too many photos is enough photos. If you spelt. it. out... i might try it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Expect a DIY thread the moment I get around to doing it. I was even thinking... thinner pieces of foam could be used as dividers in custom betta tanks instead of using the usual plastic embroidery canvas - that way it serves a dual purpose - divider + biological filter... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I was just thinking that too, Jarrod! Definitely looks like a better divider. Wondering, would that need to be secured somehow, or should it fit in snuggly if cut to the right size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 How to make a moving bed filter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I've decided to change all my dividers over from embroidery canvas to sponges on the weekend. Keep an eye out on the DIY threads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zui Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sounds like alot of us will be doing something similar lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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