What filter for betta?

[roysters]

Hi all,

I recently purchased a betta. I have a EHEIM Aquaball internal sponge filter, but the betta really doesn't seem happy with this on. I suppose the current is to strong. When I turn it off the betta is happy and swims everywhere and oppsed to staying in the corner.

The problem with this is that I got other fish in there aswell including a mini catfish, do they require the filter to be on?

Also, and as weird as this may sound, I fed my betta a prawn and he loved it! is this ok for them?

Sorry for my ignorance but im learning day by day.

Thanx in advance

 

[RodsSexiMami]

hook your filter to a gang valve it will allow you to adjust the air flow to a very low setting

 

[roysters]

"gang valve"

What exactly is that... sorry

 

[mm_simb]

I use an external filter in my 10 gallon tank and used the method in this thread http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=84710 and my betta seems a lot happier. It doesn't throw him around. This is the link to how to do it: Current kill
I'm not sure about your other questions but I'm sure someone will help you with that.

 

[eudielynn]

A gang valve can be purchased at any LFS and most department stores that carry fish. The best way I can describe it is that it is like a water faucet for air. The air tube from the pump is connected to the gang valve, there is a little control knob on the valve that allows you to adjust the air flow. Then another air tube goes from the gang valve into the tank, with a decreased air flow that causes less current. That's probably clear as mud, but I hope it helps a little.