gb86217 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) originally I bought this tank for breeding of my betta. after I setup this tank and now realize I can't put betta in because the current out of filter is too strong....... Edited April 13, 2010 by Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighter boy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 use a sponge filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's one gorgeous looking tank! I know people say Betta's aren't supposed to like current, light etc. but my boys all play in the strong current & bubbles & head into their caves when they're bored, or loll about on their Subwassertang pillows (who told me to get that plant, it's fantastic!). I have 2 x strong internals in each tank atm, but and in the process of switching over to hang on filters (so I can use the small Purigen bags) & those tanks that already have the Aqua Clear 20's in, one is 18L & the other 25L, the Betta's are as calm & peaceful as can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb86217 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) use a sponge filter? Aqua one 200L hang on filter. That's one gorgeous looking tank! Sure, I spend about $300 on it already. *lol* Edited April 13, 2010 by Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 fighterboy meant "I suggest that you consider using a sponge filter instead" *lol* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighter boy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Indeed i did Lilli. I suggest the use of a spong filter or corner filter instead of the han on. Though is it possible to ease the flow of the hang on by adding more filter media. Im assuming that the more media the water must flow through then the slower the output, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 trouble is, you don't want to run a sponge filter on a tank you're using CO2 on; it's pointless adding CO2 that's going to gas out via surface agitation. I don't think that more media in a HOB slows the water flow, no. It just finds ways around the media, and can overflow and empty your tank (uncool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighter boy Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 ahhh i only just noticed the co2 pipe in the tank. Yes that would be useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hmm, most of my tanks also have a small AquarWorld (correct spelling) internal filter with a spray bar fitted (still in use during the swapping over to hang-on filters process to keep bacteria going) and the Betta boys just adore playing in the bubbles - these create very little current & only cost around $18 ea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 It's a beautiful tank BTW, Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb86217 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks all of you, you guys are incredible, I am learning lot of stuff here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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