Another betta question- filter

[SABWARNER16]

Hello, just me asking my 1000th question. I have my betta in a new 5 gallon but the waterfall filter Seems to be too strong even after all of my modifications (putting in sponges, more filter media, filling the water higher). He doesn’t let his fins flare as often and kinda seems to be working harder to get from place to place. I’m thinking of switching to a sponge filter but two problems: 1) just got my tank cycled with the current media and not sure how to transfer it. 2) I know nothing about sponge filters lol and do they affect live plants
Help?

 

[FishFinatic77]

Sponge filters don't affect live plants.
To switch over, I would just put the sponge into the tank, but don't actually turn the sponge filter on. Let the old filter run for about month or two, then you can switch over to the sponge filter.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I agree with @FishFinatic77, a sponge filter is a very affective way of keeping water clear, and your betta safe.

 

[SABWARNER16]

Sponge filters don't affect live plants.
To switch over, I would just put the sponge into the tank, but don't actually turn the sponge filter on. Let the old filter run for about month or two, then you can switch over to the sponge filter.

That’s a good idea. Do you think this one would work? It says for 5-10 gallons. I just hook it up to an air pump right?

 

[JuiceBox52]

That’s a good idea. Do you think this one would work? It says for 5-10 gallons. I just hook it up to an air pump right?

That one would be fine yes use some air tubing and hook it up to a pump

 

[FishFinatic77]

That’s a good idea. Do you think this one would work? It says for 5-10 gallons. I just hook it up to an air pump right?

Yep, that one looks fine. As JuiceBox52 said, you just use some airline tubing and attach it to the air pump.

 

[Barry Tetra]

I dont think they need filter IMO, I dont have filter in betta tank only live plants.

 

[Essjay]

Does the filter in the link have a hollow core? I had a similar one which did have a hollow core (the instructions said it was for carbon). If it does, you could squeeze some of the current media in there.