Beta's And Filters. Can Anyone Help?

[DarkShadow435]

So i just bought my brand new friend today. He is a male beta splendid. Beautiful blue and red colors. Only problem is, i'm afraid he might get caught in the filter intake. I have an Elite Stingray 5. Here is the link to petco's product page: http/www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=9...lyID=13799&

Is this too much for him? Quick response appreciated.

 

[DarkShadow435]

ok, so I've caught him stuck to the intake 2 times. Can anyone suggest a cheap filter that he wont get stuck on? I've unplugged mine for now.

 

[dmarie04]

Is he in the 2.5 gallon?
These should all work:
Azoo palm filter-
http/www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod...mp;N=2004+22769

Whisper 10i in tank filter-
http/www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod...p;N=2004+113424

Aquavase nano filter
http/www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/pr....itemKey=207474

Elite Hush 5
http/www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/pr....itemKey=215042

Whisper 10 power filter (for tanks 5-10 gallons, but has flow control valve)
http/www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/pr....itemKey=205696

I have the whisper 10i in a 5 gallon tank (can be used tanks 2-10 gal)
I have the aquavase nano filter in a 3 gallon
I just ordered the Azoo, so don't know yet how it works but the Whisper 10i and the Aquavase Nano work great!

 

[*Fishkies*]

You could try a Red Sea Nano filter. This is made for betta's and their tanks! I have on on a 2.5 gallon tank now and it works GREAT!! You are also able to control how much flow the filter gives out!

Nano Filter

 

[dmarie04]

You could try a Red Sea Nano filter. This is made for betta's and their tanks! I have on on a 2.5 gallon tank now and it works GREAT!! You are also able to control how much flow the filter gives out!

Nano Filter

Yep that's the exact same as the aquavase nano filter...actually we linked to same page, too! Working good in my 3 gal kritter keeper

 

[Maximumbob]

In the meantime try and stick a peice of filter sponge over the intake... this will help protect your betta whilst you sort the filter issue out.

 

[DarkShadow435]

I purchased a Tetra Whisper 3i, and modified the intake tube. I had to shorten it because it was sucking up gravel. Other than that, he seems happy, and all is well. Thanks for the help!