Fluval Spec V - Betta home - Could use advice

dtf kev · 01-23-2013, 10:08 PM

Yep!

tekkguy · 01-23-2013, 10:27 PM

My Fluval V has the perfect amount of flow for my betta with a 1/4" hole in the outflow line and the pump turned all the way down to low.

If you cut a bunch of holes, maybe try turning the filter back up or sealing some of the holes?

dtf kev · 01-24-2013, 01:30 PM

Ill turn the pump up and see how that goes...

I wasn't sure about what i can use to seal the holes....

Silmarwen · 01-24-2013, 01:33 PM

There are plenty of putties and epoxies you could use--or even just a dab of silicone, which I understand tank owners should probably keep on hand anyway, haha. (I ought to get some next time I'm out...)

tekkguy · 01-24-2013, 02:09 PM

You could also slide a piece of wide air hose over the tube, or replace it entirely if you had to with a new air hose. Just check the diameter.

01-24-2013, 01:33 PM	#19
Silmarwen Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan Posts: 423	There are plenty of putties and epoxies you could use--or even just a dab of silicone, which I understand tank owners should probably keep on hand anyway, haha. (I ought to get some next time I'm out...) __________________ "Aquariums are like science, art, and hypno-therapy, all rolled into one," I insisted. "You're not putting a hundred gallon tank in the living room," my roommate replied. 10g "Community" of nothing but Danios - 2g (barely) planted Betta - 2.5g Betta - 1g Pond Snail Repository My aquascape style tends towards 'tall in the back, short in the front, lots and lots of green and stuff. And maybe a rock somewhere...'

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01-23-2013, 10:08 PM	#16
dtf kev Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 6	Yep!

01-23-2013, 10:27 PM	#17
tekkguy Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 164	My Fluval V has the perfect amount of flow for my betta with a 1/4" hole in the outflow line and the pump turned all the way down to low. If you cut a bunch of holes, maybe try turning the filter back up or sealing some of the holes?

01-24-2013, 01:30 PM	#18
dtf kev Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 6	Ill turn the pump up and see how that goes... I wasn't sure about what i can use to seal the holes....

01-24-2013, 02:09 PM	#20
tekkguy Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 164	You could also slide a piece of wide air hose over the tube, or replace it entirely if you had to with a new air hose. Just check the diameter.