Baffle not working?

[BeFree]

The filter I'm using in Poseidon's new 5 gallon tank is too strong, so I attempted to baffle it. I used the instructions I found here to make a baffle out of a water bottle, but the there is still a current.

Is there anything I might be doing wrong? Also, are there alternative baffle options?

I can take a video/pictures if necessary.

[Lion Mom]

Since a member here once lost a curious betta to the bottle baffle (swam inside then couldn't get out), I don't really recommend them myself.

I MUCH prefer the aquarium sponge/foam baffle - it's adjustable (pull it up for more flow or down for less), it's safe and it's one more place for the good bacteria to grow. Just rubber band it on & you're done!

Here is a pic to show you what I am talking about:

[BeFree]

Lion Mom- Thank you so much for the suggestion/picture. I hadn't realized it before, but I can see now that there is a definite possibility Poseidon could swim into the bottle and get stuck. I'll be going right now to pick up a sponge. Again, thank you.

Just a cheap kitchen sponge will work? (without detergent/scrubber of course)

[Cutar]

Here is what I do that works great...you get a thick sock and rubber band it across the front if you dont have a sponge

[Lion Mom]

Originally Posted by BeFree

Lion Mom- Thank you so much for the suggestion/picture. I hadn't realized it before, but I can see now that there is a definite possibility Poseidon could swim into the bottle and get stuck. I'll be going right now to pick up a sponge. Again, thank you.

Just a cheap kitchen sponge will work? (without detergent/scrubber of course)

I'm not one to use kitchen sponges - some have with success, but others not so much. If you can't get an aquarium sponge/foam (AquaClear or Imagine are two brand names), I would go with the thick sock as suggested or even a bunch of gauze or cheesecloth folded up & rubber banded in place.

[Alex09]

You can get and aquaclear sponge from most chain petstores for around $2.

[BeFree]

Ok, sounds good. I'll use a sock temporarily until I can drive out to the pet store. Thanks for the suggestions everyone! All advice is much appreciated.