New Betta

[cramman]

Can anyone help.

Am I correct in thinking this is a male. Sorry, comera phone so not the best shots. Only ever seen it flarring once, so couldn't catch that. Seems quite calm.

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Also, I have a fluval plus filter which just jets water out through one pipe. Will tis be OK for a betta, seems to hang raound in the stiller pat of the tank. Also, seems to stick along the side of the glass a lot.
Was thinking there may be an attachment I can add to the filter. Doesn't see to bother the Harlies tho.

 

[kizno1]

yes that is a male males have long fins unless its a pk. the current will be a bit strong for him they dont like currents could you point the filter towards the glas so it dosent take up all the tank that or get a sponge fillter

 

[cramman]

Thanks for that. I have the filter pointing at the glass and it's turned right down. Nice current running through the tank whihc is good for cleaning. I'll see if I can changed it so there are more outlets, or try one of thos air drivel sponge filters.

Cheers.

 

[kizno1]

yh it just there fins the struggle to swim in a strong curent. how big is yout tank?

 

[aly2k9]

Yep thats a male. My betta liked slow moving water aswell.

 

[pippoodle]

you could add a bit of tube to the filter outlet , seal one end and turn it into a spray bar - by making holes in the tube

gravel vac tube fits perfectly

 

[cramman]

Thanks for the advice.

Tank is 2 foot long, 1 wide and 1 high.

I have just ordered a spray bar for £4 off ebay. I'll give that a try and see how it goes.