Is this tank suitable for beta's? I've been seeing a lot of people saying that the filter injures their fins?
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I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives him plenty of room and the light shows off his color perfectly. Hope that helps. I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives... » Read More I've used it for my beta for four years. The filter is strong so I run it only now and then to give him a little exercise - he seems to like swimming against the current for a few minutes. I put a large sponge over the end of the spout which cuts the current quite a bit too. If you leave it at it's normal strength it is way too strong for a beta. To keep the tank clean I wipe down the inside walls with a paper towel and replace one cup of the water once a week. That way the filter isn't really that necessary. I think the tank - with a little extra care is just perfect for a beta- it gives him plenty of room and the light shows off his color perfectly. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I have 3 of these tanks with a Betta In each one. They are very happy. However the filter outlet is too strong for them. I cut a little pouch out of netting or nylon hose and put it over the filter water rerun nozzle. Works great.
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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!
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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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I've had three betta's in this and never had a problem. I turned the filter down to the lowest level and put a sponge over the output. That way I still have flow, but not too powerful. My betta's thrive in the extra space and clean water. :)
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When I had my betta in the tank, it did real fine. But you have to angle the spray bar again the side so that way the water is deflected. I didn't have to do no mods to mine. but iwould recommend this tank for a 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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With regards to biological/mechanical this filter is ideal for this size of aquarium, in short you can not over filter a established aquarium. It is very dependant on the occupants of the tank, a shoal of Neons would not create the same biological load as a pair of Oscars, thus this filter is adaptably for any biological load.
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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.
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Personally I think it may be too much for that size tank. It would filter just fine and do a great job, my only reservation would be current. It would be pretty turbulent in there and the intake might suck in some fish in a heavily stocked tank.
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Greetings, for a tank of little ability I do not particularly recommend it. will have too much turbulence, like a hurricane.Look for a more consistent eg 240 Koralia nano.
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As the others said the tank is plastic, but does not look cheap. I had a beta fish who lived there for a long time (betas should have far more space than given). I was very happy with this tank. It's an excellent size and was easy to care for. I would recommend it if you are looking for something that is easy to clean, possible to carry if there is still some water in it and with the long shape fish are free to swim and explore the bottom.
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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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I'm not sure I keep a beta in my tank and don't use the filter at all or thought about looking for one.
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Very good for 10 gal and safe for turtles but I own turtles and I would say buy the biggest filter u can afford you will need it our 2 sliders are now in a 75gal after only 4 years and and have been threw many filters up to there current filter and they are dirty it takes a lot of filtration to keep there tank clean
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I have a 3 or 3.5 gallon square tank and if I filled it up almost to the top (it has a lid) the water came to the min waterline for the water- I have a beta too- it seems to work way better then the under gravel flat disc types, of wich I had to use two to make any difference- however a few times it shut off and left the tank cold, I'm not sure why- but most of the time it seems to stay true to the temp u dial it to
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It does filter the water but does not heat it. Also make sure you have plants in the tanks with the lids... otherwise you will end up with the beta in the same tank... i also check it every so often and somehow one of them got stuck inbetween the falls and i caught it before one went into the others tank.
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I bought two and put in the bottom of a 55 gallon tank. Since installing the filters there has been quite a build-up of ??? on the top of the gravel.It is white and stringy (?) and very hard to clean out because of the tank depth! I have had MUCH better luck keeping the tank clean by installing two flow through filters and extending one of the intakes as close to the bottom as possible. If I had it to do over again I would NOT have gotten the under gravel systems.
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It should be fine. If you have a heavily populated tank you might consider a larger unit or be prepared to empty the collection cup more frequently. I ran mine for over a year and a half before I upgraded to a bigger tank and never had a problem with it.
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Hi,Since betas usually hang out near the top of the water most of the time, I don't think this gravel would interfere with its fins. I like to put some plants in mine, live philodendron in, where the roots are in the water, with the upper plant out of the water. Because, they like to rest in the roots and it gives them a place to feel safe. Just buy a small three to four inch potted plant, wash out the soil from the roots well and place it in the water, up to the stems or more.This size gravel works great to filter the escrement and excess food particles well, if you use an under gravel filter. Hi,Since betas usually hang out near the top of the water most of the time, I don't think this gravel would interfere with its fins. I like to put some plants in mine, live philodendron in, where the roots are in the water, with the upper plant out of the water. Because, they like to rest in the roots and it gives them a place to feel safe. Just buy a small three to four inch potted plant, wash out the soil from the roots well and place it in the water, up to the stems or more.This size gravel works great to filter the escrement and excess food particles well, if you use an... » Read More Hi,Since betas usually hang out near the top of the water most of the time, I don't think this gravel would interfere with its fins. I like to put some plants in mine, live philodendron in, where the roots are in the water, with the upper plant out of the water. Because, they like to rest in the roots and it gives them a place to feel safe. Just buy a small three to four inch potted plant, wash out the soil from the roots well and place it in the water, up to the stems or more.This size gravel works great to filter the escrement and excess food particles well, if you use an under gravel filter. « Show Less
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Just get one and try it out. I believe the tank will be more than good enough for your tank.
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I watched my female betta jump up the waterfall part, swim around in the filter, then surf back out. (It turned out she was being bullied by other fish in the tank.) Maybe put a screen under/in front of the outflow? Or put a piece of sponge or nylon over the intake?
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I have the fluval it is a great filter, so good that you go through the filter pads quicker than you might expect or they tell you. I guess I am just a marineland bio wheel fan.