SUSS8 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I purchased a 30L tank which came with a aquatopia IF-01. I have the flow setting to min but it is still fairly strong to the point where the tetras are greeting thrown & pushed around. What can I do to ease the flow ? Or anyone recommend a different filter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Put some cotton floss or sponge on the outlet, where the water comes out if you can. It is an internal filter whith spraybar correct? Edited August 1, 2012 by Chi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSS8 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yes it is, I've tried to put a little bit of sponge but it either blocks it up completely or it doesnt stop it at all :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 do you need to use the spray bar, can't you just get the normal outlet pipe and use that with some cotton wool wrapped? Try cotton wool, that might work better than the sponge because you can wrap layers if not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 They have pretty strong pumps in, there's an adjustable lever on the side to reduce the flow - look for that first. Otherwise do as I have in the past and get some filter wool (very loose and allows water to flow through, but disperses the force) I place it over the spray holes and very loosely wrap it with cotton, loose you hear me! Tight and it won't allow any flow through. We all need flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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