[Laughing Cat]

Just noticed nobody reposted this from the old forum.

http://www.petfish.n...currentkill.php

It's obviously not of my making, but very useful for all people who need to kill currents.

[Shadow]

What a great idea! It's so simple yet so useful! :) I'll have to try it out on some of my filters :)

[Majestic]

I already use these and it works great for older juvies who need more filtration......... :D

[gumbo]

Thanks for reposting that LC it will come in handy.. :thumbup:

[Christopher]

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Then you're done, go play in traffic or something.

:lolsign:

[tygr1203]

oh we finally found it. yah i use this too. delta loves it hehe he can now sleep on top all day if he wants.

[tygr1203]

hmm, i think we need to sticky this one!

[black_eyed05]

why when i click on the link i dont see what you guys are talking about?

it just has a bunch of categories and subcategories

[tygr1203]

oh dear it was there last time i checked. nooooo we have to hunt it down again!

[tygr1203]

here it is again!

http://www.petfish.n...a28a2e19ef7a91c


Filter Currents: A Betta's Worst Nightmare



Aquarium Supplies
Many people need some way to slow down the current of a filter, whether because their fish are being thrown around in it or because their betta, a species notorious for their hatred of water currents, despised it. I have had the same problem, and designed a system to help alleviate it.
Stopping the spectre
The vast majority of filters sold in the US are of the Hang-on-Back type. These typically have a 'waterfall-outlet,' where the water falls down out of the filter into the tank. The obvious problem is that as the water falls from the outlet, it accelerates under the force of gravity until it reaches the waterline, then creating a strong current.

The secret to stopping the current is to simply obstruct it. The most efficient way to do this is to use the body of a half-liter soda bottle. I will now describe how to construct the device.

Step 1: Start the incision...
http://www.petfish.net/kb/client/pix/cut1.jpg


You must first cut the soda bottle appropriately to prepare it for mounting. On the right, you will see a diagram for the first cuts, labelled "Cut 1." You must remove the two ends of the bottle, leaving only a smooth cylinder from the center of the bottle. Next, you need to tear off the label and cut the cylinder along its length, right next to the strip of glue, as shown in diagram "Cut2." You should now have a simple sheet of curled-up plastic.

Step 2: Duct Tape and BubbleGum

http://www.petfish.net/kb/client/pix/outlet.jpg

This step is very simple: simply tape one end of your plastic sheet - the end with the glue on it - to the top of the filter, and bring the other end around under the outflow, as pictured at left. (I outlined the edge of the sheet so you can tell where it goes) Then you're done, go play in traffic or something.

© Eric Smith, shtinkypuppie@hotmail.com
If you have any suggestions for this page, please send them to shtinkypuppie@hotmail.com. I wish to make this page as clear and understandable as possible, and your input would be greatly appreciated.

[black_eyed05]

thanks a ton, thats extremely helpful

[highflyer]

It is extremely helpful. I did this Thursday evening and it took me a whole 5 minutes to accomplish and it works wonders.