O/T. Anyone keep tropical fish?

[caytonmiller]

Daughter just bought a tank. Approx 4ft long. (260lt) It came with a internal filter pump but imo the pressure it send out is way strong for the fish. Is there some kind of defuser you can add to restrict the flow or a spray bar ect
Pump is Betta 1300

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Daughter just bought a tank. Approx 4ft long. (260lt) It came with a internal filter pump but imo the pressure it send out is way strong for the fish. Is there some kind of defuser you can add to restrict the flow or a spray bar ect
Pump is Betta 1300

Usually you can get an air diffuser for the outlet, or fit a “ duck bill” tube to the outlet to spread out the force of the water

[avondalemiller]

You used to be able to buy a "U" shaped fitting with a screw in one side, just attach it to the airtube to restrict the air flow. If not, just get a "T" junction fitting and put an Airbrick on 1 end to share the output.

[caytonmiller]

Thanks all. I will get her to bring it over tomorrow and rig sumat up. It's 25 years since I've kept tropical fish so a bit out of touch.

[caytonmiller]

You used to be able to buy a "U" shaped fitting with a screw in one side, just attach it to the airtube to restrict the air flow. If not, just get a "T" junction fitting and put an Airbrick on 1 end to share the output.

It's not air it's pumping m8 it's water. It's a internal filter and the force of the water is lifting the plants at the other end (4ft) of tank. New pumps look like they come with a spray bar. Approx 12 inch long but it came with the tank.

[crashbang]

Daughter just bought a tank. Approx 4ft long. (260lt) It came with a internal filter pump but imo the pressure it send out is way strong for the fish. Is there some kind of defuser you can add to restrict the flow or a spray bar ect
Pump is Betta 1300

I've kept sea fish , very hard to keep .
first thing. research what you need before you buy any fish as they all need different needs. Water needs to mature before adding fish. A few over a period.
in the mean time as you don't know what you are doing, face the pump against the tank not along it..how irresponsible is it to purchase live creatures with no clue?

[crashbang]

In your opinion it is to strong for the fish?
What type are They? do they have different needs? why not buy a Tiger?

[crashbang]

You will get a build up of nitrates in the water with ****e. and need to replace 25% of water weekly. with reverse osmosive water. or just chuck tap water in.

[crashbang]

poor fish

[Brin]

I would have thought the best advice to seek is from the store who sell the fish.