Step-By-Step Filter Baffle

[fishcurl]

In case anyone is interested in what a sponge baffle looks like on a Marineland Eclipse Hex 5 gallon, here's my setup:



I used a thick Aquaclear sponge and cut it to size. Both of the outflow channels are covered by it.

And you can see the bottom of the sponge sticking into the water here:



It took a bit of adjustment, but now the water is still enough that you can see the reflection of the rubberband and plants. My betta also started to make a bubble nest off the sponge of all things XD

So if a plastic baffle doesn't work for you or you're afraid of injury (because it can happen), I highly recommend a sponge baffle :)

[Comet1993]

Thank you all for the great step-by-step tutorials!!! =] I'll probably make one for my betta's filter.

[Neil D]

He'll thank you!

[Vizja13]

THANK YOU for posting this! Now I don't need a whole new filter for Jazz's new tank setup!!!

[Bloeduwedd]

So, I just did this for my community tank. My fish seem confused by the sudden lack of current. My betta seems happy though :) Thanks for the info!

[jskate94]

thank you sooo much! at first i payed no mind to this thread, then i actually read it, made one, and now my betta already seems SOOO much more happier! THANK YOU! :D

[LaLaLeyla]

I just wrapper some gauze aroudn my filter! Worked amazingly!
Im so happy I didnt waste my money!
This thread is great! :D

[ManInBlack2010]

just made a baffle out of a water bottle after being directed to this thread by sakura and i come to find my dear Cash swimming through it like it's a game.... should i be worried about this, lol

[ALS1104]

i need a baffle for my new filter. i was thinking about the water bottle baffle but im not sure- i think id feel better with the sponge... but what kind of sponge should i use?

[Neil D]

People say aquarium sponge or something...google?