How to reduce flow in an Eclipse aquarium?

[swanandmokashi]

I have an Eclipse 3 system with a male betta, with a clump of java moss. He seems happy in his bachlor pad, except that his fins seem to fray which I think is becuase of the high flow in the tank. How can I reduce the current in the tank ?

 

[flipz]

You can try putting a sponge (from the LFS. not the kind for your sink ) over the intake tube, which should slow it down.

-brent

 

[TankGirl]

Another thing is that sometimes plastic plants have sharp edges that tear up betta's fins, as do some rock decorations. Those Eclipse systems don't seem to me to have much flow in the best of times (I have 2) so check for other causes, too. I agree with Flipz about the sponge, get an Aquaclear Mini and cut an "X" into one end, and shove it over the intake tube, to replace the strainer end. You will have to rinse it out quite frequently.

 

[swanandmokashi]

there are no artificial plants in my tank . Only a No fishing ceramic ornament : something like this : http://www.petco.com/assets/product_images/4/4258314484A.jpg
though bigger with 2 fish on it

 

[roscoe]

I have an eclipse 1 and hade the same problem. What i did was remove the bio roller and add a sponge. Then I removed the out let thing (just snaps off) and added 1" pipe that goes to the top of the substrate . I then drilled small holes on the bottom end of the pipe(larger or more holes to allow more flow). Also caped the end of the pipe. I will post some pics if you want.

 

[swanandmokashi]

I have an eclipse 1 and hade the same problem. What i did was remove the bio roller and add a sponge. Then I removed the out let thing (just snaps off) and added 1" pipe that goes to the top of the substrate . I then drilled small holes on the bottom end of the pipe(larger or more holes to allow more flow). Also caped the end of the pipe. I will post some pics if you want.

yes please

 

[Menagerie]

I want to see it too!

 

[roscoe]

Promise not to laugh?

 

[roscoe]

Some more...

 

[swanandmokashi]

cool thanks !