Nicely put betta article

[Christmas_Hamster]

A very well written article!!!! Thanks for showing!

The CT that is near the bottom of the page is stunning!

Anyways. There are ways to slow the filter Here is a link: http://www.petfish.net/articles/Do-I...urrentkill.php

I think if you have a big enough tank then filtration is needed as you need to cycle the tank or else you would be putting your betta through a cycle every time you clean the tank. I think 5 gallons can go without a filter but I think it would be so much easier to use a filter with a tank 5 gallons and up Much less work for you. My bettas do fine in the divided ten gallon with the filter. I use the DIY current adjuster and my bettas do much better with the current. I also have more plants and a clay pot for the ebtta who is nearest the filter to be able to get away from what ever current might be bothering him

[IRescue452]

I have a new betta in one of my heated goldfish tanks with a medium-strong conflicting current (water goes towards the center from the outside to create bubbles into the middle to break the surface). The current grows weak halfway to the tank bottom, its just for surface agitation. The betta does fine. He learned the weaker spots in the tank where he can hang out. I also have caves in the tank where he can avoid the current and they are big enough for him to swim around in. I've been integrating him slowly throughout the week and just yesterday he proved he could compete with the goldfish for food fine. I always make sure they are quick enough to get their share.