(Newbie alert) Betta safe?

[ImBettaThanCool]

Hi im new here. Im really new to this fish care thing. I just wanted to know if a fluval chi 5 gal is betta freindly. Im scared that my Betta's fins will get sucked into the filter. Also, is the flow of the chi filter too strong for a betta? I would definitely appreciate some helpful hints. ����

 

[Aaron26]

A five gallon is a decent size for a Betta and no don't worry about the filter being to strong these fish are strong filters and the flow is fine as long as it's not on all the time

 

[ImBettaThanCool]

A five gallon is a decent size for a Betta and no don't worry about the filter being to strong these fish are strong filters and the flow is fine as long as it's not on all the time

I have a crowntail betta. Thats why I was worried about his fins being sucked in to the filter and him not fast enough yo beat the flow.

 

[tankman3]

The filter should run all the time!!! letting water flow over the media inside the system creating the beneficial bacteria you need and much needed gas exchange..there is a little switch on the side of the little pump. you can adjust the flow with that..your betta will do just fine in that aquarium I wouldn't worry too much about the fins being sucked in but just in case you can place a plastic or real plant in front of the inlet to block your betta from it.

 

[Aaron26]

Ahhhh okay well have you already bought the tank?

 

[Aaron26]

Ohhhhh I thought you meant you had a power head nevermind

 

[ImBettaThanCool]

Thanks for the tips!

 

[ImBettaThanCool]

Not yet. I was just looking around for a good tank and this was suggested to me so i wanted to make sure that it was betta friendly.

 

[ImBettaThanCool]

The filter should run all the time!!! letting water flow over the media inside the system creating the beneficial bacteria you need and much needed gas exchange..there is a little switch on the side of the little pump. you can adjust the flow with that..your betta will do just fine in that aquarium I wouldn't worry too much about the fins being sucked in but just in case you can place a plastic or real plant in front of the inlet to block your betta from it.

The flow of the fluval chi filter is adjustable?

 

[tankman3]

Yes it is

 

[ImBettaThanCool]

Yes it is

Can you please send me a pic of this because i cannot find how to adjust the flow on the fluval chi filter.