Water current with baby betta

We (my daughter) purchased a baby female betta at the LFS yesterday. She is currently about 3/4" to 1" long. The 3 gal tank she is in has an in-tank filter that creates quite a bit of current. Right now I have the filter turned off as it seems the fish doesn't really like the high current, it was being thrown around a little in the current and appeared to be struggling to swim. Will the fish be okay with the current? Or should I try to reduce the current somehow (partially block the intake, or redirect the outflow)? I'm sure once it's grown, it won't be such a big deal, but the fish is pretty small, and is used to living in 8 oz of water.

Is there a better filter setup for a betta? One that filters adequately, but doesn't create a huge current? It took almost 3 months to get this tank cycled, so I really don't want to switch to a new filter and have to cycle again. I'm up for purchasing a different filter, as long as I can somehow reuse the existing filter media.

 

We (my daughter) purchased a baby female betta at the LFS yesterday. She is currently about 3/4" to 1" long. The 3 gal tank she is in has an in-tank filter that creates quite a bit of current. Right now I have the filter turned off as it seems the fish doesn't really like the high current, it was being thrown around a little in the current and appeared to be struggling to swim. Will the fish be okay with the current? Or should I try to reduce the current somehow (partially block the intake, or redirect the outflow)? I'm sure once it's grown, it won't be such a big deal, but the fish is pretty small, and is used to living in 8 oz of water.

Is there a better filter setup for a betta? One that filters adequately, but doesn't create a huge current? It took almost 3 months to get this tank cycled, so I really don't want to switch to a new filter and have to cycle again. I'm up for purchasing a different filter, as long as I can somehow reuse the existing filter media.

Picture of the filter?
Or what tank is it?

 

Ps here is a picture of an internal pump from 5 gal fluval setup. You can stuff coarse sponge in outlet to reduce flow. But again. Picture of filter and we can help.

 

Here is the filter. It’s a tetra whisper.

 

Here is the filter. It’s a tetra whisper.
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I would just shove chunk of filter floss in front top. Will grow good benificial bacteria and slow flow.

I would just shove chunk of filter floss in front top. Will grow good benificial bacteria and slow flow.

Ps. Side note be careful with plastic plants and bettas. They can cut fins on them. If soon you can get one or two live plants your betta would thank you lots. And with cycled tank there are lots of easy to care for plants that tank almost 0 maintenance.

 

Aquatic plants all the way!

 

Thank you for your help. We're pretty new to this.

 

Thank you for your help. We're pretty new to this.

Your welcome!