Betta Fish Filter

[Monkeycar3]

I had a my betta fish die recently. The old tank that he was in was 1.5 gallons and no heater or filter. But for the new betta fish I thought of getting a filter there will be a link to the filter I thought of getting below.But my question is it the right filter? because i now they don't like a lot of water flow. If it is not right any suggestions on the right one would be liked. Here is the link http/www.petfenceusa.com/7449-pid.html#.Ve22z0o8KrU. Sorry you have to type it in I could not get it to where you just click on it.

 

[NeonTetra97]

It may be a little to powerful judging by the flow rate that the manufacturer suggests but when you put media into it that will reduce the flow, also you can add plants and other things to disperse the flow from the filter more. A good flow rate would be 15gph, try to find a filter close to that if you can. More importantly you need to cycle the filter before adding the Betta so the beneficial bacteria has built up and can deal with the waste

 
Edit: Cycling a Tank

 

[Wildbetta]

Are you going to be using the old tank for this new betta?  1.5 gallons is a bit small to work with when filtering and heating although it is able to be done.  As for the filter, the one you linked could work, although I recommend a sponge filter for bettas.  Especially in the smaller tanks since there is more of a risk of the betta rubbing against it.  You will still need to get a heater (preferably an adjustable one) rated for the tank size and an internal thermometer to monitor the temperature.  You want water temperature of at least 78F for the betta to be at his best.

I have included (I hope) a couple of links to pics showing various types of sponge filters.  Like the one you pictured, you would need airline and an airpump.
 
 
https/www.google.com/search?q=sponge+filter&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAkQ_AUoA2oVChMIy6Shl9zlxwIVCTI-Ch08EQLz&biw=1366&bih=667#imgrc=OZJGoieVsUDo5M%3A
 
 
 
https/www.google.com/search?q=sponge+filter&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAkQ_AUoA2oVChMIy6Shl9zlxwIVCTI-Ch08EQLz&biw=1366&bih=667#imgrc=XuE-Rfv22ztBaM%3A

 

[Goggy]

when it comes to small tanks, im a fan of small hang-on filters, i used this one when i set up my cousin's 5 gallon birthday betta tank: http/img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_105946_1.jpg

 

[Monkeycar3]

Thank you I decided that he lived a long time with no filter I don't need one

 

[Wildbetta]

when it comes to small tanks, im a fan of small hang-on filters, i used this one when i set up my cousin's 5 gallon birthday betta tank: http/img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_105946_1.jpg

Bettas and hang-on back (HOB) filters don't normally work out very well since they really don't like the amount of flow from these types of filters.  Plus there is a major difference between a 5 gallon and a 1.5 gallon tank.  In the smaller tank, a HOB would be way too much for a betta.
 
 

Thank you I decided that he lived a long time with no filter I don't need one

 
In the size tank you currently have, as long as you keep up with every other day 50%+ water changes, you should be fine without a filter.  Although a cycled filter would make it a little less work for you since you would only have to do a single water change a week.
 
Even without a filter, you do still need a heater so I highly recommend you still look into that improvement for your new betta.  

And just for curiosities sake, how long did your other betta live?

 

[Monkeycar3]

He lived about 4 years