too strong of a current? HELP

[rachelq]

i have an evolve2 tank that i bought at petco.

it creates a rather heavy current, the last betta housed in it didn't seem to mind it and actually rather enjoyed it. but since his fatal jump i've bought a new betta, hector, and he HATES the current.
the problem is i'm not sure how to turn it down in this tank.. any suggestions?

[rachelq]

also i fed him some frozen brine shrimp and now the waters slightly cloudy.

[OrangeAugust]

You can use filter sponge to baffle it. My filter in my 10 gallon is really strong, too, and I covered the intake with a porous filter sponge and also put a piece of sponge in the outflow. I used old hairbands to keep it on. haha.
It helped a lot. My betta isn't pushed around nearly as much.

[rachelq]

awesome! we know what i'll be doing today. thank you!

[OrangeAugust]

You're welcome! Make sure you use sponge that is made for filters/aquariums. Regular kitchen sponges have chemicals in them to keep them from getting moldy and they actually say, "Not for aquarium use" on the package. Make sure it's a fairly porous sponge, too.

[rachelq]

where did you find your sponge at OrangeAugust?

[JessJesting]

You could probably find some at your petco. I used the Aquaclear filter sponges for mine. I think they have white and black ones. I used the white. I just cut them up and stick them in. I also created a baffle for the output using the sticky in the Betta Bowl section I believe. Works wonders! You could try to make a pre filter if the pull is too much from the intake.

[OrangeAugust]

I couldn't find good sponge at Petco, but I found one at a pet store called All Pets Club. Nice and porous. It came in a box, and you can cut it to any size you want.

[bettaluver14]

i have a marineland Bio-wheel penguin 100 in my cycling 10gal and without fish in it(i'm doing the pure ammonia cycle) the current seems strong... can anyone give me a step-by step how to make a water bottle baffle on a filter? thanks :3

[koincidenskis]

I used pantyhose wrapped around the outflow of the water. Works perfect and I did not have to go out and buy anything :) always a bonus