Reddit reviews LTWHOME Pre-Filter Sponge/Foam Set Fit for Fluval Edge Aquarium (Pack of 12)

Grab some of these: Generic Pre-Filter Sponge / Foam Set For Fluval Edge Aquarium (Pack Of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gXPEzb0ZD57XC

They just go onto the end of your filter intake and prevent any inverts/fry from getting sucked in. Doesn't really effect flow in my experience either. Sorry for your loss.

Get yourself a filter intake sponge asap. If that is an aquaclear hang on back filter, they are excellent filters but that intake is the perfect long-fin suction trap.

I'm very likely to end up overrun by shrimp shortly. Feed em veggies, make sure you have filter intake sponges, and they'll multiply. It's somewhat of a lottery on what you'll get though as far as quality of color. It doesn't help that I started with lower grade shrimp, but the other ones can get crazy expensive.

Between the shrimp and my BN pleco they can easily polish off a chunk of zucchini in a day.

I bought a 12 pack of the generics and they seem just as good as the Fluval Edge brand.

I can mail you one free if you need it for your tank. Just PM me.

Be sure to cover that outflow with a piece of sponge. I have Spec V too and the output is too strong for a betta even on the lowest setting. :D

I understand about the air pump noise, especially if the tank's by your bed. Its a big factor in why I haven't switched over.

The Aquaclear 20 would be fine for a modestly stocked 10g. I just erred on the side of more filtration and media. I keep the flow low but I also have a 50 gph submersible pump tucked in the other side of the tank to promote water circulation.

The recommendation for HOBs is 8-10x tank volume filtration per hour, so 80-100 gph/hour on a 10g. The Aquaclear 20 max is 100 gph; the Aquaclear 30 max is 150 gph.

Platys are big poopers so you might consider the AC30 if you'll get 2-3 of them, especially if it won't be run on high. It's $6 more at $33. You'll want to put a prefilter like this on the intake tube if you get shrimp or tiny fish. (12 is a lot, though; they'd last you years.)

If you're looking for something different than a betta (I'm sorry for your loss) you might consider a group of small fish. I have ember tetras and chili rasboras in my 10g.

It has a hole that you can see right through it. I might not be the right dimensions, but it looks like this.

I have the tetra 3i filter. I couldn't get any pictures of the tube, but it has a thin plastic cross covering the opening... But it seems that could be easy for the shrimp to get suck in through those gaps.

Are you suggesting something like this? I'm looking around on Amazon for a similar one that would fit the dimensions. Any recommendations are more than welcome!!

The Tank

https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Fish-Aquarium-Starter-Gallon/dp/B01LCZMHPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884869&sr=8-1&keywords=aqueon+10+gallon

For the gravel I het a $5 discount card since I bought some cat toys, so I got that for $7 from Petco. I would recommend the fluval shrimp stratum though

https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Plant-Shrimp-Stratum-4-4-Pound/dp/B00JGQIY48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884958&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+shrimp+stratum

Then I got this set of marimo balls

https://www.amazon.com/Marimo-Moss-Ball-Variety-Pack/dp/B00I323A0E/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1536884997&sr=1-4&keywords=marimo+balls

Got some pre-filter inlet covers

https://www.amazon.com/LTWHOME-Pre-Filter-Sponge-Fluval-Aquarium/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536885057&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+prefilter+sponge

API Freshwater test kit for $20 from amazon

API GH KH test kit for $8 from amazon

a basic TDS electric meter for $10 from ebay

I got salty shrimp 100 grams for about $20 off ebay

Then I bought a piece of driftwood from the Pet store for $10

I got three java moss balls from the pet store for $6 each

Bought an Anubias plant from the pet store for I believe it was $12

I got 3 amano shrimp and 5 CRS from the pet store, prices vary so check your own pet store.

Fluval EDGE Pre-Filter Sponge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LL32RY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gaKPybNKN3XM0
Or in bulk
Generic Pre-Filter Sponge / Foam Set For Fluval Edge Aquarium (Pack Of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AaKPyb5NGTFHQ

I’d move them back to the tank ASAP and pick up a filter sponge for your filter intake. I use the “fluval edge” prefilters on my aquaclear HOB filters with no issues. LTWHOME Pre-Filter Sponge/Foam Set For Fluval Edge Aquarium (Pack Of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FMJACbBKN82TE

I use a pre sponge filter. You can find them on amazon. I happened to purchase these.

Just a few things I noticed and would love to help with! I have this same aquarium.

1. He'd probably be MUCH happier with a pre-filter sponge over the nozzle of that filter outflow. I'd go ahead and buy a bunch of them too, because they come in handy for everything. You can buy them here. All you do is put it over the nozzle and it disperses the water, making the flow much slower. :)
   
   
2. Near the bottom left side of the tank, there is a little slot. Cut off a bit of the foam on the filter block and stuff it in there so that he can't accidentally get stuck. It doesn't look big enough, but my betta got sucked by his tail into that little hole and drowned while I was at work one day. :(
   
   
3. Did you cycle the tank before you put him in? There are a lot of articles on fish-in cycling that can help you out if not. If you have any questions at all about that, please feel free to message me, I've done it a few times and almost have it down to a science, lol.
   
   The tank looks gorgeous by the way! He looks like a happy little guy. :)

Here is the mobile version of your link

Something like this might be better than a 3d print https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5Z44OE/

Sand is pretty easy tbh. You shouldn’t have to worry about it blowing around, a betta tank shouldn’t have that strong of a flow. Sponge filter is the easiest option. If you want a HOB filter, put foam around the intake for a [mechanical prefilter and betta fin guard](LTWHOME Pre-Filter Sponge/Foam Set For Fluval Edge Aquarium (Pack Of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aIsNBbGW56V4D)
Just get a HOB rated at 10g or less and that has adjustable flow so you can turn it down. [Aquaclear](Aqua Clear 20 Power Filter - 110 V, UL Listed (Includes AquaClear 20 Carbon, AquaClear 20 Foam & AquaClear 20 BioMax) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000260FVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RKsNBbY81XP7A) and [Azoo Mignon 150 or 360](Azoo Mignon Filter 360 Aquarium Power Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLJ8OFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BOsNBbVM2B6ZN)

If you have a Hang on Back filter, on the intake (er the suction part) I suggest you stick one of those pre-filter sponges on it, I got mine on amazon here (https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Pre-Filter-Sponge-Fluval-Aquarium/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500061442&sr=8-2&keywords=fluval+edge+pre-filter+sponge), but really if you go to a petstore and find one of the replacement Fluval sponges, you can cut a hole in the middle and then jam it on the intake and it'll keep your little one from swimming up it.
 
If your goldfish is super super small, you may want to invest in a sponge filter or one of those filters powered by an air pump that where it intakes the water through a sponge.
 
Also as Karloesh said, keep the filter media. In water, preferably in the tank where your goldfish is in so that the bacteria doesn't die off.
 
I don't have advice for the spot on his face, but if he has scrapes or something, you may want to pick up some melafix (http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?id=629#.WWkfroTyuUk) to keep him from getting any infections and to help heal wounds. Make sure that if you have any carbon in your filter you take it out or else the carbon may suck up the medication. Also follow the directions on the bottle.
 
Let me tell you that I had a situation similar to that where my baby goldfish managed to wedge himself somewhere and rip a patch of scales off his body and a small part of his tail fin off (and similarly, he still ate and swam and looked okay except for the whole fin and scale issue), but if you do regular water changes (while priming your water), and keep an eye on him while he heals up, he should be okay. It's been a bit over a month since my baby got hurt, but since then he's regrown all his scales back and most of part of his tail that got ripped off grew back. :)

I have the 50 on my 20 long with nano fish. It actually did suck up some unfortunately so I bought these prefilter sponges and they fit the intake tube perfectly. They'll last quite a long time too. I've had the same one of for 2 months and still looks brand new after rinsing it during water changes.

Sponge filters are good but I like using this with this on the end. You may want to skip the heater, most shrimp enjoy coldwater. The main killer of my shrimp was actually super high temps where lower ones keep them happier. Plus if it's a bit cooler then they age slower and die slower. My tank stays at 72 with no heater.