Filter too strong for Betta

[biscuitbetta]

Hi everyone,

As some of you already know, I was gifted a 5gal tank by my hubby so I could have a little betta set-up. The tank came with a filter however imo it is way too strong for my betta as it pushes him around. I've read online that sponge filters are good for bettas but I would like to hear the opinion of some of the more experienced betta keepers on here because I've found online articles to be incorrect before!

Edit: If anyone has any good recommendations for filters then that would be much appreciated!

 

[Rocky998]

For a five gallon tank with just a betta, a sponge filter is perfectly fine and works very well.

 

[biscuitbetta]

For a five gallon tank with just a betta, a sponge filter is perfectly fine and works very well.

Thank you! I think I might pop over to my LFS now and grab one.

 

[Rocky998]

Thank you! I think I might pop over to my LFS now and grab one.

Make sure you also have an air pump. (I know you probably know that. I just don't want you grabbing one and then possibly not having an air pump for it)

 

[biscuitbetta]

Make sure you also have an air pump. (I know you probably know that. I just don't want you grabbing one and then possibly not having an air pump for it)

I actually had forgotten that part so thanks for the reminder

 

[Rocky998]

I actually had forgotten that part so thanks for the reminder

Ah ok! Glad I could help

 

[Slaphppy7]

You'll need an air pump, airline, & an airstone

 

[Rocky998]

You'll need an air pump, airline, & an airstone

Airstone? Why an airstone? Sorry lol...

 

[Slaphppy7]

Airstone? Why an airstone? Sorry lol...

Yeah, scratch the stone...I forgot how sponge filters are set up...probably because I don't use them...I don't like sponges

 

[Rocky998]

Yeah, scratch the stone...I forgot how sponge filters are set up...probably because I don't use them...I don't like sponges

I love sponges!
I use one in my fry tank. Really useful in there

 

[biscuitbetta]

I have no bias...yet...
We'll see how I get along with this one

 

[Rocky998]

I have no bias...yet...
We'll see how I get along with this one

Lol.
It all depends on what air pump you use and what type of sponge filter you use. Just get a quality one of each and you should be good. Especially a quality air pump

 

[sharkweek178]

Yeah, scratch the stone...I forgot how sponge filters are set up...probably because I don't use them...I don't like sponges

It's nice if you can rig one up with one. But not strictly necessary.