Does the filtration system create too strong of a current for betta fish?
187151
Yes, but you may be able to baffle the output. If not, a sponge filter or Azoo Mignon 60 fit perfectly :)
187152
you can change the current strength on the back of the filter. I set it to medium and my betta has no problem swimming all over
187153
No, I keep a betta in it and he's very happy. I keep the filter on low and he sometimes rests right under the intake.
729781
The flow rate is very low. I'm not a turtle-person, but I seem to remember that turtles are quite messy. This filter will certainly not be too fast - but it may not be fast enough.
2034586
I have two of these tanks, each with a male Betta who loves it. They make perfect Betta habitats. The filter is too strong out of the box though so best thing is turn it to lowest setting and then cut a small slit (or tiny hole) in the rubber tube that runs between the pump and outlet nozzle. Remember, you can always add another pressure vent hole, but can't remove one so experiment. Mine are more like 1/4'" slits. Flow is just right now!
2010690
absolutely....it is pretty powerful with an adjustable flow flow for the betta. I love it.....
1119616
Yes it is. Use a small air pump and you might want to turn the air outlet towards the back to reduce water turbulence since bettas like calmer waters. It's quite an efficient little filter.
370322
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.
1304239
I just attended a seminar from the guys that do the show "Tanked" on Animal Planet. They recommend (if additional filtration is needed) an outside filter that sits adjacent to the tank. These supposedly provide much more thorough filtration than an in-tank system, and dramatically cut down on the biomass debris from food that can cause algae bloom and fish kills.
167909
I am not a pro but have used it in my flowering water ponds and have not had any trouble with my filters or pumps. I do not have fish in this pond.
1981626
It filters, but it doesn't heat the water. And make sure you never let the pump run without the lids on the tanks. We ended up with all three Bettas in one tank and it did not end well!
909550
yes you can, however most salt water enthusiasts prefer a much bigger filter, and often a sump below or next to the tank to increase biological filtration. Salt environments are more difficult to keep everything at levels the creatures can tolerate and thrive in.
617127
For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you are concerned, you could buy one of those air pump powered filters at PetSmart. For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you... » Read More For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you are concerned, you could buy one of those air pump powered filters at PetSmart. « Show Less
215916
I don't think so but you can adjust the filter to a very weak current that my fish seem not to notice
2197518
Water entering Refugium is a very slow stream almost a trickle. I think it would work for a Betta.
1968540
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.
1959301
I actually got a betta heater that suctions to the side of this tank without an issue. I love this tank. I would, however, invest in a different "filter" as it doesn't come with a filter but an air stone. I found a small tank filter at my local pet store. The LED light is amazing, several colors and a couple effects on it. All in all my Betta and I love this tank :)
1510013
Depending on the size of tank you have (I had a 5.5 gallon tank), this filter may be too strong for a betta. It definitely was for mine. But I'd say there is a possibility of harm to your betta.
344377
I've since replaced the tank, but kept the filter. It still works perfectly. I use it for my Betta. It's not too strong for him but it does provide good water and air circulation. The filter takes the Small size Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge.