Will This Work?

[vanvran]

Hi, I have a 20 gal tank with only a couple ghost shrimp and 3 corie catfish. I would love to add a male betta delta tail to the tank. If I lowered the filter flow and put a tank divider in, would that work to keep him from stressing due to current? I welcome any suggestions. Thanks.

 

[lilacamy931]

It will depend on the betta as to whether he will get on with the shrimp and catfish. Im afraid others will have to guide on the catfish and stocking of the tank itself. As to the filter what type is it. Sometimes you can twist the outlet towards the wall, if overhang one we have a way on here with coke bottle or you could add small bit of tubing and stuff with sponge to slow the flow Also to note some bettas don't mind a bit of a current and others do, it would be if stocking is ok with a betta trial and error

 

[vanvran]

It will depend on the betta as to whether he will get on with the shrimp and catfish. Im afraid others will have to guide on the catfish and stocking of the tank itself. As to the filter what type is it. Sometimes you can twist the outlet towards the wall, if overhang one we have a way on here with coke bottle or you could add small bit of tubing and stuff with sponge to slow the flow Also to note some bettas don't mind a bit of a current and others do, it would be if stocking is ok with a betta trial and error

Thanks, how would I know if the betta hated the filter? It could be too late, I'm afraid he would get caught up in it or so stressed he'd get sick. They seem to be fine one day and so sick the next. My filter hangs over the outside of the tank. It's only a 20 gallon tank and the current isn't strong. The cories are little cuties who mainly scour the bottom of the tank.

What did you mean by "it would be if stocking is ok". Do you wrap a stocking over the filter? Sorry, don't quite understand. Thanks.

 

[lilacamy931]

Oh the stocking thing was to do with if the betta and other fish you are keeping are suitable for that size tank and filter so there is no undue stress on the filter. Hope making sense.

If it is a hangover the back filter here is a link on slowing the current that everyone come across says have happy bettasI use this on mine and he will swim underneath easily undisturbed.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=84710

Hope that helps!