How to reduce flow for beta

[AC-X2]

I have a 5 gallon tank with a filter and a beta in it. I've heard betas don't like strong currents. He seems to fight it a lot. Is there a way to reduce the flow? It's some kind of under the hood biowheel setup.

Thanks!

 

[Mebbid]

For HOB filters there really isn't any way to fix it without modding the filter other than raising the water level as much as possible. I ended up having to buy a canister filter with a spray bar to make it safe for my betta.

 

[AC-X2]

For HOB filters there really isn't any way to fix it without modding the filter other than raising the water level as much as possible. I ended up having to buy a canister filter with a spray bar to make it safe for my betta.

It's not exactly a hob, but works similar. I guess I'll just keep the water up then.

 

[Masha]

I used a bottle baffle, works like a charm, super easy to make and doesn't really modify the filter

 

[AC-X2]

I used a bottle baffle, works like a charm, super easy to make and doesn't really modify the filter

What's that? How do I make one? Can you post a pic?

 

[Masha]

Sorry - I should have posted a link. This article explains how to make one. It's basically a plastic water bottle with the top and bottom cut off and a slit along one side, clipped over the outflow part of the HOB. It fits nicely on my Aquaclear, not sure if it will work for all HOBs. I attached mine with a single cable tie through a little hole in the top.

Step-By-Step Filter Baffle

 

[AC-X2]

Sorry - I should have posted a link. This article explains how to make one. It's basically a plastic water bottle with the top and bottom cut off and a slit along one side, clipped over the outflow part of the HOB. It fits nicely on my Aquaclear, not sure if it will work for all HOBs. I attached mine with a single cable tie through a little hole in the top.

Step-By-Step Filter Baffle

Thanks, I'll see what I can do.

 

[AC-X2]

I made one of these and it works like a charm! Thanks again!

 

[Masha]

I made one of these and it works like a charm! Thanks again!

It does, doesn't it ! Glad that you found a solution