desk top aquarium

[joephys]

Some people might shun this, but I would put a betta in there and not have a filter, and do frequent water changes. I would keep like a 1 liter bottle and change out that much water every coulpe of days.

 

[minnesotagal866]

Another option is a couple of shrimp-amano shrimp are fairly large and interesting to watch. Add a few plants, change water weekly, and there's no need for a filter or heater.

jackie

i second the motion for a red sea nan filter if you go that route.

 

[mykidsmylife]

Some people might shun this, but I would put a betta in there and not have a filter, and do frequent water changes. I would keep like a 1 liter bottle and change out that much water every coulpe of days.

actually....I don't have a filter on my 5 gallon betta bowl. I could...but chose not too. Instead I have some live plants in with her and do daily water changes. She is doing just great! I think as long as you keep your water changes up and water quality at it's best...it is probably best NOT to have a filter on a betta tank.

Where is our Mighty Queen? She is our resident betta expert!

 

[Gretchen]

I rubber-banded a filter sponge to the area under where the water flows out of my HOB filter, it Basicaly eliminated ALL strong current.

Thanks. I used a sponge where the water flows out of the HOB. It worked like a charm. The water is no longer disturbed by the flow. But the flow should still be the same right? Well, it does not matter--even if it was cut by half or more it would still be more than enough for my little environment.

Thanks for all the suggestions.