gentle filter

[Larry Blanchard]

I've currently got a betta and a cory cat in a 2.5 gallon tank with no
filter and no plants. I want to move the betta into a 5.5 planted tank
and add a filter. I'll move the cory to another tank and get him some
companions, replacing him with an SAE.

Actually, I've already set up the tank and cycled it. The problem is
that the filter on it, the smallest Aquaclear, generates too much water
flow for a betta, even turned down all the way.

So I'm looking for a different filter. I could go with no filter at
all, but I tried that in the 2.5 gallon and it seemed to increase algae
growth.

The only thing I've come up with so far is a Duetto 50, but I'm
wondering if there are other alternatives. Suggestions?

BTW, the airstone driven corner/box filters seem to have quite a
turbulence effect from the bubble stream, so unless there's a way to
quiet them and still have them work, I don't think they'd be suitable.

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[Angrie.Woman]

"Charles" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:33:36 -0800, Larry Blanchard
> > wrote:
>

> >The only thing I've come up with so far is a Duetto 50, but I'm
> >wondering if there are other alternatives. Suggestions?
> >
> >BTW, the airstone driven corner/box filters seem to have quite a
> >turbulence effect from the bubble stream, so unless there's a way to
> >quiet them and still have them work, I don't think they'd be suitable.
>
>
> Sponge filters are good, I've used them for goldfish fry tanks.
>

I had to look to see what a sponge filter is, because I've never heard of
that before. I found this:
http://www.hagblomfoto.com/article_spongefilter.htm plus, as a crafter, I
know that the best tool to cut this stuff with is one of those 60's style
electric carving knives. Works like a charm.

A

[Tom Randy]

On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 10:33:36 -0800, Larry Blanchard wrote:

> I've currently got a betta and a cory cat in a 2.5 gallon tank with no
> filter and no plants. I want to move the betta into a 5.5 planted tank
> and add a filter. I'll move the cory to another tank and get him some
> companions, replacing him with an SAE.
>
> Actually, I've already set up the tank and cycled it. The problem is
> that the filter on it, the smallest Aquaclear, generates too much water
> flow for a betta, even turned down all the way.
>
> So I'm looking for a different filter. I could go with no filter at
> all, but I tried that in the 2.5 gallon and it seemed to increase algae
> growth.
>
> The only thing I've come up with so far is a Duetto 50, but I'm
> wondering if there are other alternatives. Suggestions?
>
> BTW, the airstone driven corner/box filters seem to have quite a
> turbulence effect from the bubble stream, so unless there's a way to
> quiet them and still have them work, I don't think they'd be suitable.


Sponge filter! Like the Jungle labs Dirt magnet Jr. Works very well. I had
a Hydro 1 in a 2.5 but it was a bit too big for my likeing. Worked but too
big...

Tom

[NetMax]

"Larry Blanchard" > wrote in message
...
> I've currently got a betta and a cory cat in a 2.5 gallon tank with no
> filter and no plants. I want to move the betta into a 5.5 planted tank
> and add a filter. I'll move the cory to another tank and get him some
> companions, replacing him with an SAE.
>
> Actually, I've already set up the tank and cycled it. The problem is
> that the filter on it, the smallest Aquaclear, generates too much water
> flow for a betta, even turned down all the way.
>
> So I'm looking for a different filter. I could go with no filter at
> all, but I tried that in the 2.5 gallon and it seemed to increase algae
> growth.
>
> The only thing I've come up with so far is a Duetto 50, but I'm
> wondering if there are other alternatives. Suggestions?
>
> BTW, the airstone driven corner/box filters seem to have quite a
> turbulence effect from the bubble stream, so unless there's a way to
> quiet them and still have them work, I don't think they'd be suitable.
>
> --
> Homo sapiens is a goal, not a description

Attach a piece of fabric under the AC filter cover. The size and mesh
size will determine how much it will dampen the turbulence. The fabric
hangs down into the aquarium. I'm not going to change filters everytime
a fish is not happy. I prefer to just modify the filter which is
working. hth
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www.NetMax.tk

[Billy]

I've been using one of these in a 2.5 gallon for quite some time.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9821&N=2004+22769

Azoo Palm filter, designed for tanks 5 gallons and under.

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"Larry Blanchard" > wrote in message
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| I've currently got a betta and a cory cat in a 2.5 gallon tank with
no

[Elaine T]

Larry Blanchard wrote:
> I've currently got a betta and a cory cat in a 2.5 gallon tank with no
> filter and no plants. I want to move the betta into a 5.5 planted tank
> and add a filter. I'll move the cory to another tank and get him some
> companions, replacing him with an SAE.
>
> Actually, I've already set up the tank and cycled it. The problem is
> that the filter on it, the smallest Aquaclear, generates too much water
> flow for a betta, even turned down all the way.
>
> So I'm looking for a different filter. I could go with no filter at
> all, but I tried that in the 2.5 gallon and it seemed to increase algae
> growth.
>
> The only thing I've come up with so far is a Duetto 50, but I'm
> wondering if there are other alternatives. Suggestions?
>
> BTW, the airstone driven corner/box filters seem to have quite a
> turbulence effect from the bubble stream, so unless there's a way to
> quiet them and still have them work, I don't think they'd be suitable.
>
Here's a shocker. Try an undergravel filter on a small airpump. UGF is
great for tiny tanks because it provides so much surface area for
biofiltration and cleaning all of the gravel is simple. You don't get
much turbulence because the lift tube outlet is close to the surface.
My 2 gallon hex betta tank has an UGF, and my betta is able to maintain
his bubblenest at the surface in a corner opposite the lift tube. Also,
since a 2.5 gal is so small, it's not a big deal to carry the tank to
the sink and break it down once a year to clean gunk from under the
filter plate.

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[Larry Blanchard]

In article >,
says...

> Attach a piece of fabric under the AC filter cover. The size and mesh
> size will determine how much it will dampen the turbulence. The fabric
> hangs down into the aquarium. I'm not going to change filters everytime
> a fish is not happy. I prefer to just modify the filter which is
> working. hth
>
Great idea! Low cost and variable effects. Thanks, I'll try it.

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Homo sapiens is a goal, not a description

[Larry Blanchard]

In article >,
says...

> Azoo Palm filter, designed for tanks 5 gallons and under.
>
Another fairly low-cost solution. Pumps 2gph less than the Duetto's
lowest setting. Now if I can just find it locally :-).

This group is extremely helpful. Thanks to all who responded to this
(and to my many other questions).

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Homo sapiens is a goal, not a description