Betta likes strong flow?

[JassyR]

I've moved my betta to a 20 gal tank. The filter gives a really strong flow so I moved it to one side of the tank so the other side would be pretty low flow. But he keeps swimming over to the filter side of the tank! And even more, directly under the filter! Is this normal for a betta? Is he just getting his exercise?

 

[Sgooosh]

I've moved my betta to a 20 gal tank. The filter gives a really strong flow so I moved it to one side of the tank so the other side would be pretty low flow. But he keeps swimming over to the filter side of the tank! And even more, directly under the filter! Is this normal for a betta? Is he just getting his exercise?

probably just playing, make sure his bubble nest is not disturbed

 

[JassyR]

probably just playing, make sure his bubble nest is not disturbed

Just out of curiosity, is it bad if the nest is disturbed.. I think it has been a couple times.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Is the flow adjustable? Usually Bettas don’t like strong flow at all, because it’s hard for them to swim fast, due to their long fins.

 

[SeaAngel]

My poor bettas. Every time I clean the tanks I destroy their nests accidentally. You can baffle the filter with a plastic water bottle to slow flow but if it’s not bothering him then so be it.

 

[JassyR]

Is the flow adjustable? Usually Bettas don’t like strong flow at all, because it’s hard for them to swim fast, due to their long fins.

It's not. That's why I moved the filter over to the side instead of having it in the middle of the tank.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

It's not. That's why I moved the filter over to the side instead of having it in the middle of the tank.

What does the intake look like? I would be concerned about him/his fins getting stuck in the intake.

 

[JassyR]

What does the intake look like? I would be concerned about him/his fins getting stuck in the intake.

Its like a little cage. The filter is an aqueon quiet flow 50.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Its like a little cage. The filter is an aqueon quiet flow 50.

I would recommend you get something like this to put over it:

Amazon.com : Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies

www.google.com

 

[Sgooosh]

I would recommend you get something like this to put over it:

Amazon.com : Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies

www.google.com

omg that is what i was looking for!!!! that could also work!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

omg that is what i was looking for!!!! that could also work!

Work for what?

 

[Sgooosh]

Work for what?

sorry, i was thinking it can be used as a spray bar too

 

[PheonixKingZ]

sorry, i was thinking it can be used as a spray bar too

How can a sponge be used as a spray bar? Now I’m thoroughly confused. ?

 

[Sgooosh]

How can a sponge be used as a spray bar? Now I’m thoroughly confused. ?

ill make it work, hehehe

 

[PorshaF]

I would definitely cover the intake, I have a whisper that also had just a cage and my poor veiltail got stuck on his one night(a few months ago) and it split his tail because I didn't see him until morning