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How to Boost Your Betta Fish Filter the EASY Way
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- Remember that DIY betta tank filter hack I posted last year? Turns out my DIY tricks didn’t work so well in the long run, so here’s the part 2 sequel of lessons I learned and what I would recommend doing instead.
PART 1 - DIY Filter Upgrade for 5 Gallon Aquarium Kit: • HOW TO: DIY Filter Upg...
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▶ Mini sponge filter: www.aquariumco...
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▶ USB nano air pump: www.aquariumco...
▶ USB backup battery: amzn.to/2UWTLgK
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A Gamer's Wife
Buy a nano protein skimmer. It runs of air only
The protein skimmer is small and will fit in the sump area. You can even do a diy version. That should solve the protein on the surface of the water. Now the algae problem is another issue. The best way to solve that problem is to do more water changes, and that should also solve the protein problem your having . Now if I was you I would just so airlift tube. I would run it from the sump, and have it flow into the display tank. That way you can control the water flow for the beta.
@@eric4052 Ooo interesting! I've seen them before but didn't know they ran on air. Gotta check them out...
I have a couple of nano kits but I always seem to augment and upgrade them. My fave is the Imagitarium 6.7 gallon, but basically because the circulation vents at the top of the insert act like a gentle suction style betta hammock. My fish really digs that! @_@
@@lightwavz Awww too cute!
I’m glad you’re posting this update instead of just standing by your old video. It shows a lot of maturity to say “I messed up”. And you gave some very valuable information as a result. Great video.
Thank you! Yeah, I've definitely said some things in past videos that I wish I could take back. But I've seen other RUclips channels change their opinions/facts over the years as well, so I guess it's normal as people learn and grow more in the hobby. :)
I've been planning to start a no filter tank soon and watching this video is making me question everything again :')
Lol, you should totally do it! I love the no-filter tank that Foo the Flowerhorn's channel has done. I think if I had more plants in that tank, water circulation might not matter as much. 👍
Oh yay u beat that pesty algae good job!!! Also great video for beginners who are thinking of getting a “all in one “ tank
Yes, it's such a relief! I was fiddling around with nutrients and light to balance my tank, but water circulation really helped SO much. :)
Yea if there’s no water circulation then the nutrients would only be at one spot causing an algae bloom so your right LoL
I had the exact same experience with this cheap kit. I got the replacement pump on amazon, just search usb fountain pump and youll see a million different cheap pumps. I actually just use air though to power the system. I used the included silicone tube that the original filter used, and just jammed an airline inside. So it now works as an airlift to power the filter, and aerate the water. Flow is reduced from the original pump though.
Clever method!
Oh no, I literally had only seen the other video so I just ordered everything you said to make the sponge filter and bio media filter. My tank is the top fin dazzle for my daughter.
I just went through something similar with the imagitarium 6.8 gallon!! Built in filtration was a nightmare, stagnant water and yuck stuck back in that filter compartment. I agree with the plain glass box and adding your own filtration, I love your videos!!
I already put in a comment but this is the exact aquarium I have. I have pathos and red root floaters in the back.
Yesss... no blocked off areas! At least, not without some "overflow weir" like holes at the top of the filtration compartment. :P
A few points in regard to the aquarium. I hate to see it get a bad rap when all of the reported issues are due to a lack of maintenance or inexperience. 1) The pump in these units typically fail due to lack of maintenance. They do not have a pre-filter so you remove the pump every other month and clean the impeller chamber. Takes 10 minutes and the pump will last years. 2) I used sponge in my filter just like you and it worked perfectly as both a mechanical and bio filter. You just remove the bottom piece and squeeze it out in tank water and put it back. Don't clean the sponge on top. It get's little to no debris. No additional bio media is necessary. 3) If you get a protein skim on the still water in the filter chamber put your airstone in there. No more skim. 4) If you a get a film on the surface of the main tank service your pump. The provided pump is more than adequate for the tank. If you still get a protein skim in the main tank you may be over feeding or your aquascape may be causing dead spots. I have several of these tanks and use them for Bettas and have seen none of the issues you experienced. Research of various videos and forum posts on the set up all support the information I have posted here. Have a great day and thanks for the video.
That #1 point is so key - doing maintenance on your pumps! I actually just learned that tip recently and wish someone had told me earlier. Good idea on the airstone in the filter chamber. Unfortunately when I tried that, the popping bubbles kept splashing water under my not-waterproof light so had to nix that idea. :P Thanks for sharing your advice and taking the time to comment!
You are quite welcome. I enjoy your work.
I agree with the final statement 100%. As someone who has purchased multiple versions of Top Fin tanks during such mega sales, including the Retreat as well as the Engage, I can concur that the tanks with the built-in plastic compartments are just not worth it. First off, any Top Fin replacement parts you may want to buy or need for these tanks is impossible to find, including the tiny, tiny pump that can and WILL die after not so long. The compartments are too small to replace with most third party pumps and filters. And yes, they all create these stagnant areas in the back compartments. I have alleviated this slightly in the Retreat by poking a small hole in the top of the pump tube, which helps to move the water a little bit in the compartment, and also weakens the output a bit, which benefits a Betta, but it would still be better to just buy a cheaper and more spacious basic glass tank and go with a gentle clip on waterfall type filter for bio media, and a gentle air stone for aeration. And another issue worth mentioning is not being able to fit an average size adult hand into the compartments to clean or add/remove items. The whole system dynamic in these tanks, especially the Engage, are just not very well thought out messes. Whoever designed them for Top Fin should not have the job of designing aquariums.
I got this tank a few weeks ago and already gave thought about the dead pump issue, did some research and I found the perfect pump . Its a NEWA Mini Submersible Water Pump - MN404 Powerhead (18-106 GPH) and its diamensions will fit behind as its width is 1.4 inches and only slightly taller . I found the pump at INTANK an online store
It features an adjustable flow rate as show above and is only slightly bigger than the stock pump . It also features the outflow on the top just like the stock pump . I have not fitted it yet as I'm waiting for my stock pump to die . I also have a heater and bio media in the back . So far so good . I also cut a piece of sponge and stuffed it into the tank output nozzle to slightly cut down the flow rate of the water into the tank but the pump is working ever slightly harder so not sure it that will lead to a premature death of the pump later ....guess I'll find out but that okay as I have the Newa pump ready to go .I am going to put some holes into the the pump line to allow some flow into the back ...probably in the next week
My tank has a Indonesian wood branch , live plants , indian almond leaf and a show koi betta from Thailand with 1 snail
I am so glad I found your channel. Your content is clear, complete, so well-explained, even the graphics and the animations are neat! I'm having my first betta and you are helping me so much to understand little by little the whole information (which is a lot!) thank you and best regards from Mexico!!
I have an aquarium that has a closed off back compartment. I stuck pathos and red root floaters in the back.
Oh my goodness, that is genius! Especially since some floating plants hate surface agitation. Thank you so much for the tip!
Is it wrong that I enjoy listening to your growing pains and how you figure it out. Great video!
LOL! Ok your comment totally made my day. That is _exactly_ what my videos are all about. I should seriously rename this channel "Don't Make My Aquarium Mistakes" or "Lessons Learned from a Fish Keeping Noob." 😂
So helpful, thank you. I have been getting biofilm on the surface of my Top Fin 3.5G tank with the waterfall clip on filter.
Drill 2 to 3 (4 or 5 is fine if 3 doesn't work for you) small holes mid way and near the top of the output tube so a small amount of the water flows back into the chamber. It will minimally reduce flow back into tank but keep the water from getting stagnant in the back compartment of the built in filter area. The beauty of the hidden filter area is that it is hidden and self contained. I have 2 tanks both with hidden areas and zero issues with stagnant water once i drilled holes. I even put in bio filter rings in chamber to get beneficial bacteria growing in output tube area with holes. Can also put heater back there now as the water will be recirculated back into tank.
I do agree that for a small tank a sponge filter is easy and enough, it is just they are so damn ugly. I prefer the fake wall and i can then put a moss carpet on it and keep filtration hidden.
I have a Fluval Flex, which I love. It too has the little pump in the back, which has definitely slowed down some since it was new a year ago, but I haven't had any problems with gooey stuff in the back because it comes with a lot of built-in Sponge Filter that works for me. I too, however, have added a sponge filter, in my case to the opposite side of the tank from the filter to help with airflow and water movement. It's a simple and great solution!
That's awesome! Yes, I'm such a fan of good water circulation now... Had no idea it could make such a difference!
I'm a fan of the plain glass box, for all the reasons you mentioned. I do have an all in one 5g aquarium (it was a gift) it's still in the box until I figure out how I want to set it up to avoid the problems.
Good job on presenting what the issues were and how you fixed it.
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Thank you so much! Best of luck with your all-in-one tank; I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work beautifully. :)
yes I am suffering with brown algae in 2 of my betta planted tanks Had sponge filters so now I have sponge filters and a small hang on back filters in both tanks Hope it works fed up of taking plants out to wash them just more work each week You should not keep taking real plants out of a tank to keep washing the alge off
Debbie In Manchester
Otocinclus are great brown algae eaters. Leave the plants in, be diligent with your water changes.
That's so annoying! I went through that exact phase where I hated cleaning my betta fish tank because of having to wipe off brown algae from the plant leaves. It's gotten a lot better since I increased circulation, started adding the right fertilizers, and other tweaks. :P
My hero for that air pump I bout a 5 gall tank of this guy with out research got back and it’s out of stack everywhere can’t find anything except a pdf the filter is so strong I’m 100 % confident I could use it on my 15 gall community tank Im just gonna keep the outflow covered up with some sponge till the filter motor takes a shit then get a mini sponge filter
Thank you for sharing this video. I had the same fish tank with same problem. Lessons learned. I will buy aquariumcoop sponge filter with usb nano air pump now.
I should of gotten a square aquarium too. I could have got cheap one online. I got the fluval spec 5 I believe and their filteration system has closed off wall and it's annoying to clean
Right? I feel like I should change the title to "Why I Regret Getting an All-in-One Tank".
I have a Fluval spec 5 as well that I use as a planted tank. It's sleek to look at but the filtration is terrible. The tiny hole at the bottom clogs up constantly with even a tiny piece of plant debris and the top filtration slots also seem to block debris from getting into the compartment with the huge, useless foam block, and the ridiculously thin pump compartment barely leaves space for a heater, and also creates this tiny area where the water seems to evaporate daily in mine, which can then lower the water level to dangerous levels for a heater, so I have to constantly put new water into that compartment every morning. In my opinion tanks like that are just cash cows for companies like Fluval, which they create in the hopes that you are constantly shoveling them money every month for foam bricks, charcoal pouches and netted bags of bio media.
Is thier a technique for maintaining heat from aquarium heater where perfect place to have it with a spongfilter
What if you fill it with sand ,or you the bottom entrance with silicon or expanding foam?
I have a planted betta tank and I got biofilm on the surface. I am afraid to increase the flow on the filter as I have read that bettas like very low flow. Can my betta withstand higher flow?
Good video. I’ve never tried the kits and more and more of these are hitting the market. I can’t say I’m a fan. I’ll take an out of the way canister filter any day. Yes it’s more expensive and often more than we need, but then I don’t have to see it, it’s easy to maintain and now we can get a model that also holds the heater too.
That's awesome! I haven't gotten a canister filter with an inline heater yet but I love the idea of hiding as much equipment as possible. :)
A Gamer's Wife I’m currently using a simple corner box filter for the betta 10 gallon, but the small Oasie Thermo canister is on my wishlist. Hopefully by mid July I can have that running.
there's usually loads of tiny pumps on ebay that should match what was originally in this kind of kit, have you tried searching in the small decorative table water feature sections? some of those are tiny and at least one of them must fit in that small space.
Failing that, I would suggest trying one of the really small sponge filters that come with a long curved air lift tube - they kinda look like umbrella handles at the top, one of those or even just one with a 90 degree bend at the top positioned to output the water flow over the top of the divider should allow the divider to work as intended but air powered instead of pump powered. (search youtube for videos on diy air pump hamburg matten filters for a look at the kind of way this modification would work for you and solve the stagnant water problem in the back)
Yeah, I found several small pumps that had the same dimensions, but the nozzles were always pointing the wrong way such that they didn't fit this tank anymore. If I were better at DIY adjustments, maybe I could have made more modifications to make it work. Thanks for the tip about the curved air lift; I'll have to take a look at it.
Wait so did she take out both of the mechanical filters ? I am new to this. Is she only using a sponge filter, and an stone as a pump?
How did you get rid of the Detritus worms?
I’m wanting to tear down the wall in mine, though besides simply gently pulling it from the silicone that connect it, is there an easier way? After that, I’ve seen some hazey residue is left where the silicone was, any way to get that crystal clear?
I have the same tank as you do. I just got my first betta and was wondering if I should ditch the filtering system that comes with the tank and use and but a separate filter like the one that you were using with the sponge around it
Is the flow with that mini pump enough for a 5 gallon?
great video! All in one aquariums can be very good but you only get what you pay for, Something like the fluval spec line are pretty good quality.
Fluval definitely makes very pretty tanks... one day I'll have to add it to my Christmas wish list. :)
I have the Fluval Spec 5 gallon and it's my first tank for a Betta. Honestly, I'm not thrilled with it. I had to modify the flow issue and it's still not great! What was the point for getting the all in one? Maybe I was just a sucker when I went shopping for a Betta tank? I've got the itch though so my next tank will be a 15-20 gallon glass box!
So you only use the mini sponge filter with air stone and nothing else to keep water clean?(Other than the plants and water changes) Also do you know what that air pump is rated up to in gallons?
do you have an update on this? I bought the same sponge filter and same air pump but it was too much flow for my betta. I even took out the center, put a stone in AND put some floss in there to try and slow it down more. any extra tips?
I got a fluval spec V starter kit for my betta, had all the same problems you had... ended up ripping out the back part of the filter compartment, and the tank looks so much better now with out it...
Yeesss... I totally want to rip out my side compartment too. Glad to hear I'm not the only one annoyed by those things. 😉
@Skshdjdh Zjzhdhdhdh you don't have to, i just got annoyed because everything i did to help make it betta friendly just made my tank look gross and it seems it was hindering the overall performance of the filter, so rather than buy all these accessories to make it work i just ripped it out. I still have the parts though if i ever wanna put it back.
I have always been seduced by good looking aquarium kits. Would you be willing to do a video where you show us how you put your own kit together? Compare price, aesthetics & overall satisfaction?
Yes! I totally want to do a budget tank for a friend and showcase what I did (because I swore to my husband that I wouldn't set up any more tanks). But first I have to find a friend who is willing to keep fish! 😂
@@GirlTalksFish This was cute. Finding a friend that wants a tank/fish would be the challenge. (I have a friend that had goldfish when I did several yrs ago. Unfortunately, we don't keep them anymore)
@@sunnycal2293 I know! Who knew it would be so hard to convert someone new into keeping fish?
Thanks for confirming what I've always suspected. Kuwel shades, dudette! ; D
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Ah so cool! We have the same air pump and filter! Just bought a 2nd set for a near-future 2nd nano tank!
That's awesome! I really love it - it's nice and quiet and I even have it on a battery backup in case of a power outage. :)
Thnx for sharing this update video . I m a very new aquarist who was rushed into this hobby coz I was adopting few fishes ( Betta ) from a friend moving to other country . Soon enf I realized I have done some major mistakes by buying stuff without thinking . Anyhow currently I m struggling with brown algae in my 10 gallon ( with plants ) . I have gravel as well some Aqua soil in it any tips ?
Congrats on the new fish! No worries, we've all been at that beginner phase before. Brown diatoms/algae is very common for newly planted tanks. I was able to get rid of mine by a) lowering the light period to 6-8 hours a day, b) adding floating plants to suck up the excess nutrients, and/or c) adding an algae eater like shrimp, snails, or otocinclus. You can try any one of these techniques or combine. Hope that helps!
Ms. Gamers Wife Tear Down That Wall!
Lol!
Thank you. I think you answered all my questions regarding filtration on my new Marineland Portrait. I was concerned about throwing away all my filter media when cleaning the tank. I just placed my order with Aquarium Coop. The USB filter could be a life saver since I live in a rural area and lose power frequently and in a hurricane zone. Can a filter stone be attached to the Hikari mini sponge?
I was able to barely fit one in, but I did have to remove some of the spokes in the center of the sponge to do so. I'm happy with the results though!
I think you can I fit small bio media in a sponge filter to add more filtration
It might work better with a corner box filter, which is similar to a sponge filter but has room for customizable media.
Did you ever make a video of removing that back wall?
I'm in the process of switching out my tanks from those boxed in compartment filters to air filters. They just seem so much more practical. How are you finding those nano USB air pumps by the way? I've seen those myself and they look decent. Do you think it could circulate enough power to run two outlets from?
Aquarium co op sells them at a good price
Good question! So, that nano USB air pump is definitely the weakest/gentlest air pump I've ever used so I definitely would only recommend for nano tanks (or transportation buckets) at 5 gallons or less. Probably wouldn't be able to provide enough circulation for two tanks. But I love how silent and portable they are. Very good for the purpose they're intended for. 👍
can u connect a sponge filter to a submersible powerhead or does it have to be connected to an air pump?
I believe you can! Haven't tried it myself, but I heard it's even quieter than the air pump. 👍
@@GirlTalksFish Nice. Im trying to minimize all the crap hanging from the exterior.
does the sponge filter replace the air stone?
Good question! I actually have another video that explains how I use sponge filters with air stones (ruclips.net/video/BS7gIHUkhuo/видео.html), but basically you can use them separately or combined together. An air stone just provides lots of bubbles and is good for water circulation and aeration. A sponge filter also uses air to produce bubbles but it has a sponge around it so that it helps suck in detritus floating around in the tank (good for both mechanical and biological filtration). In my case, I like to put an air stone inside the sponge filter - it seems to make the bubbles smaller and not as noisy. :) Hope that helps!
Another great video!!!!😎👍🏼
Hay Black Yay! So glad you found it helpful. :)
I just completely stopped using that tank. I have replaced the stupid pump motor TWICE! This tank all around is a fail. I had all the same issues x1000. I will never use this tank again.. which sucks because I liked the look of it.
The good ol sponge filer. 😁👍🏼
I'm seriously such a fan now... I even put away my Aquaclear filter that I was using. 😜
A Gamer's Wife lol. It’s my go to filter 😂. Cheap and effective.
I bought one of these and ended up not liking it now my betta is an a 10 gallon planted
You need to insert a mini sponge filter in the compartment of the aquarium and leave the biological filter material next to it, and put a sponge at the outlet..
NICE VIDEO ✌😎
T.C.B AquariumFish Yay, I'm so glad you liked it! :)
Latter I got Aqueon Mini Bow 5 Gallon took stop using their filter then added Fluval Nano Filter and sponge filter
Nice! I've never used the Fluval nano filter before but that little spraybar looks pretty slick!
A Gamer's Wife I lift up the square sponge and add bio media in the big space. Working on adding also with bio-media lava rocks too
I forgot to mention Fluval Nano that Filter has holes may has betta struck to it or shrimp suck up to it. I use floss to cover the holes in empty chamber .. I attached RUclips which I adjusted to my needs the chamber under the square sponge bio-media and the empty chamber floss. My does not make any noise. I clean all media dirty floss I squeeze out all dirt in a small bowl that dirty water I water my Pathos plant and start placing all media in the proper place and place the Fluval Nano back where it was and just let set there while place the decor and plants back in aquarium (soaking in aquarium water) then add 25% flesh dechlorinate water and then turn on the Fluval Nano Filter. I hope this make sense
ruclips.net/video/VzYcmaz0zIo/видео.html
Oh yes, good point! I totally forgot to mention that in my shrimp video - use a prefilter sponge or mesh to cover the filter intake. Great idea and thanks for sharing your setup details!
I used lots of floating plants to tackle d oily surface.
I'm getting sakura shrimp from some one as a trade I send him plants a marimo balls and also guava leaves for like 20 shrimp
That's awesome!
Might want to just take it out and put in a diy matten filter.
Ooo, I would love to try a matten filter someday! Good suggestion.
My rule is never to buy a tank with a built-in filter, heater, or light. Everything goes bad.
I did I ripped it of simple . Had cloudy water for a day.
I had all the same problems with the tank too.
Okay, so glad I'm not alone! This tank has been a source of trouble for me (mostly algae-wise) but ever since I put in the sponge filter, I swear magic has been happening! I'm no longer having to spend a ton of time cleaning algae off every leaf and surface.
I always have good luck with algae, when I have live plants in my tank. I don’t think I’d buy this tank again.
@@ryansraven I like the aesthetic of the tank itself, but yeah I'd rip out the plastic divider and replace the light and filter. :)
Yes I like the look of the tank too. I put a hang on filter for filtration and use a Kessil A80 light.
Had the Fluval Spec 5 not Betta Friendly. Gave to my brother.
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that! I thought I saw Rachel O'Leary use one for her betta fish, but maybe it's not for everyone.
You need to adjustment the Spec 5, make holes on the tube, cover the bottom intake and move the sponge filter so the betta will be sunken it. But making holes on tube leave no water circulation in the filter area
@@mvvinds What do you mean by "move the sponge filter so betta will be sunken it"?
Amazing
we are fish lover Thank you so much!
Why are you wearing sunglasses indoors
Wearing the sunglasses makes my husband feel more comfortable with me being on RUclips, even if it's just a small thing. :) There's this American RUclips couple that got attacked and it was personally kinda scary for us since we lived in Texas in the past.
www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/02/14/they-shared-their-lives-on-youtube-then-an-obsessed-fan-came-calling-with-a-gun/
A Gamer's Wife makes a lot more sense now. Thanks for the reply
And I am saying it once again , you rock 😇😇😇😇❤️ . I was having the oil problem in my tank but I increased my flow from outlet and it stopped🤗🤗. Ps : I really wanna talk to you and discuss about fishes and aquariums , so please check your Instagram DM, I have messaged you . I texted betta betta rocks
That's great to hear! Unfortunately I've stopped answering direct messages on Instagram because I was starting to get overwhelmed so the best way to reach me is through the comments on RUclips or my patrons on Patreon can share pictures of their aquariums via the Community tab. :)
Ok thnks for replying 😇😇
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Aqua-A Thank you so much!
Well, you're doing too much ya. 😅
Okay, constructive comment: I could pick you out in a lineup of 1000 people. The glasses are your RUclips thing, I know, but they make you look like "the drug dealers wife" instead of the gamers wife, and it can't be easy to see what you're doing inside. ;-)
Lol! Thanks for the feedback. Wearing the sunglasses makes my husband feel more comfortable with me being on RUclips, even if it's just a small thing. The RUclips couple that got attacked in Austin was personally kinda scary for us since we lived in Texas in the past.
@@GirlTalksFish wow, I didn't know about that. What a horrible thing! Yep, I grew up in Texas. The English used to say "worse things happen at sea," but I have found that worse things can sure happened in Texas! Also better things, happily.
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please no sunglasses. Please!!!!!🙏🏻
Haha, I can't help it! The Internet is full of scary people. 😅