Is a filter&air pump requred for 6gl Betta

[tinagirl59]

Hello, I have a 1/2 moon betta that ice had for 6 months in a 3 gal bowl, I have placed him in 6 gal tank with live plants, they are doing quite well, and have been doing partial water changes. I would like to introduce a sponge filter . do I need a filter?
I purchased one from Amazon Pawfly Aquariam Nano bio sponge fiter but it's too loud? I'd love to be able to do less water changes !!! Will the betta be stressed?

 

[A201]

Since your Betta has been doing fine for six months w/o a filter, I think you already answered your own question.

Don't overfeed & change out 30% - 50% of the water once a week, things should be fine.

 

[tinagirl59]

Since your Betta has been doing fine for six months w/o a filter, I think you already answered your own question.

Don't overfeed & change out 30% - 50% of the water once a week, things should be fine.

Thanks, my concern going forward is that my work away from home has changed and I'm away sometimes for 2 weeks at a time. I have someone coming to feed but can't ask for more from them I purchased the Pawfly MA-60 airpump / bio pump it says super silent * it's not? Any suggestions?

 

[ProudPapa]

Thanks, my concern going forward is that my work away from home has changed and I'm away sometimes for 2 weeks at a time. I have someone coming to feed but can't ask for more from them I purchased the Pawfly MA-60 airpump / bio pump it says super silent * it's not? Any suggestions?

Maybe add a few more live plants and not worry about the filter? Live plants help with taking up ammonia and nitrates, and returning oxygen to the water.

Also, you probably already know this, but be very careful about the instructions you give to whoever feeds the fish for you while you're gone. Many more fish have been killed by being fed too much than too little.

 

[tinagirl59]

Maybe add a few more live plants and not worry about the filter? Live plants help with taking up ammonia and nitrates, and returning oxygen to the water.

Also, you probably already know this, but be very careful about the instructions you give to whoever feeds the fish for you while you're gone. Many more fish have been killed by being fed too much than too little.

Thanks

 

[Fishfur]

Live plants will help but you can get a piezo air pump that’s dead quiet - I mentioned it in your other thread.

 

[tinagirl59]

Live plants will help but you can get a piezo air pump that’s dead quiet - I mentioned it in your other thread.

Thank you getting familiar with how these msg thread work ..

Thank you getting familiar with how these msg thread work ..

I live in Ontario Canada, looks like Amazon doesn't have it. Nor does pet smart I guess I will have to do some shopping at aquarium shops here. Thanks again

 

[3Fishnight]

Hello, I have a 1/2 moon betta that ice had for 6 months in a 3 gal bowl, I have placed him in 6 gal tank with live plants, they are doing quite well, and have been doing partial water changes. I would like to introduce a sponge filter . do I need a filter?
I purchased one from Amazon Pawfly Aquariam Nano bio sponge fiter but it's too loud? I'd love to be able to do less water changes !!! Will the betta be stressed?View attachment 916204

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