Is Some Current Really The End Of The World?

[Rynofasho]

So I have two male Bettas now in separate 1.5 or 2 gallon homes, both without heat (they were rescues from my wifes work). I know the temperature certainly does drop in there at night and never stays in the desired range, but they are both doing great. Very active, building bubble nests, eating well, etc.

I got a 10 gallon tank now and I was going to put at least one of them in there, maybe divide it and put them both in. I filled up the tank and it has a Penguin 100 that came with the kit, and it creates a pretty fair amount of surface movement. Are Bettas really THAT put off by current? Would it be better to leave them where they are currently since they seem to be pretty happy?

 

[bae1994]

coming for to carry me home!

if only there was a way to graphically represent the rude hand gestures that go with this song!

I used to live just outside Twickenham stadium. Great days watching the games there or just soaking up the atmosphere in the local pubs.

mine have all been fine with current just as long as it doesnt pin them against the wall

 

[Amunet]

I would def divide the 10 gallon and put the 2 bettas in to a filtered tank. Some current isn't going to harm the bettas so long as there is more of an area that stays calm. You have to remember that their long tails don't make them the strongest swimmers and most have been in small spaces w/ very little room to exercise their muscles.

You could always try reducing the current strength if it looks like it could cause a problem.
I had to do this for one of our tanks a while ago.
I bought some needlepoint mesh. Think it cost maybe a dollar for a sheet of it. Cut it to fit on the filter and it reduced the current without hindering the actual output of the filter

 

[Rynofasho]

Think I may try that. Thank you!

 

[scampi]

My Betta has a gentle current too - he's fine

 

[lilfishie]

i have very strange bettas that seem to enjoy the current and are often seen swimming against it