Water Filter Current is Strong!

Hi!

I finally managed to get a 30 gallon tank (no plants) for my fishies! I now have 2 tanks, one is 10 and one is 30. I'm using the 10 for the fish fry and the other for the adults. Sorry I didn't take a photo yet, but will do tonight.

New 30 gallon tank: I spent $70 Canadian on a used but good 30 gallon tank that also came with a 200W "Aqueon submersible heater" and "Aquaclear 110 water filter". Also it came with brand new foam, carbon, and biomax for the filter, analog thermostat, hood and light. I think if I had bought all these items brand new at a store it would have cost me at least $300 before tax, so I think I scored a good deal! No?

Question: The water current is really strong even on lowest level because the "Aquarclear 110" is for 60 gallonto 110g tanks and not a 30g. The fish are all hanging out on the sides of the tank at the top, because I have the filter centered on the tank and current is super strong for them.

How do I deal with that? Ideas, please? The photo in my signature is from the 10 gallon tank.

 

Get a cube-shaped sponge. Cut a slit in the middle, to half depth. Use that to cover up the intake. It would reduce the flow. This is kiiiinda what you're gonna go for



Btw, good deal!

 

Hey! That did the trick. Thank you!

Check out the photos!

see high res .

 

I spy a betta with guppies and a red platy? There's a high chance that when the fishes are settled down, there's gonna be aggression from the betta towards the rest.

 

Yes, but they get along good.

They all been in same 10 gallon tank since last nov, so they should be ok now in a 30g, no?

they use to be in the small tank.

 

Ah right. I guess if it works out in your case, that's fine. Fishes have such varied personality anyways. Congrats on the upgrade btw

 

I was thinking the same thing with the Betta in that tank. If it works, it works.
That is a really good deal that you got on the setup..nice score.