Filters and Bettas(again...)

[Starka]

I have noticed when I watch my male betta in my 26 bowfront gallon that his long flowing tail keeps getting caught in the filter intake. He likes the spot right behind it(of course) and he sometimes gets caught. He struggles with it for a while and finally gets away. Is there anything I can do to the filter that it doesn't intake my betta?
It is a Aqueon 30 quiet filter, the platies(3) and plecos(2) have no problem with it and I did put a filter sponge thing in the out take so that the flow isn't too rough on him.
Any ideas are appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Put a piece of sponge over the intake. you don't want him being damaged but it.

 

[Starka]

Thanks Again
He seems much happier and isn't getting sucked up the filter anymore.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Thanks Again
He seems much happier and isn't getting sucked up the filter anymore.

That's good they can't swim very well with all those fins! Lol.