Firedashflame Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Hi y'all I have a Fluval Flex 15 and am planning to put a betta in there. The pump seems too strong, any ideas how to slow it down? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I had to put two pre filter sponges over each of the output nozzles. I no longer keep a betta in my Flex 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 There's some baffles you can get on Etsy as well as things to split the output flow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedashflame Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 Thanks to both of you! I will definitely look at those Etsy baffles and thanks for the info Stef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedashflame Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 Thanks to both of you! I will definitely look at those Etsy baffles and thanks for the info Stef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueBeetle Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I bought this on Etsy:. It pours towards the wall and you can angle it all kinds of ways. I have a flex 15 with shrimp and fish that need low flow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Ball valve or other flow restrictor: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Little-Fishies-ATL5445W-Regulating/dp/B00025675K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyM Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 If you restrict flow from the pump, just make sure it's on the output side of the pump, or you'll burn it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedashflame Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Thanks, you guys. I will look into what you recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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