A NEW kind of filter? Simply Betta Tries New Things and Can't Pronounce Them!

Does my pronunciation of "matten filter" enrage you? Blame it on that thing I blame it on.
Link to matten filters! flipaquatics.com/collections/...
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[@carysdavies2603]

I’m going to keep telling myself that Penny is happy at home in Atlas with her fish. I’m in denial

[@SimplyBetta]

T_T

[@reddeadtommy3897]

did she die again?

[@carysdavies2603]

@@reddeadtommy3897 NO SHES LIVING HAPPILY WITH HER FISH

[@reddeadtommy3897]

@@carysdavies2603 denial is the first stage of grief pal

[@carysdavies2603]

@@reddeadtommy3897 yep. I’ve luckily entered the second stage of- crying every time I hear her somg

[@enwarrior8163]

All i hear is penny's voice and that is honestly adorable!

[@djmars1983]

Agreed

[@thescholarsjourney661]

A lot of people seem to say that. Also is it weird that I think she also kind of LOOKS like Penny?

[@wynja77]

Hi! I've seen comments like this and I'm out of the loop completely.... Penny who? And something seems to have happened? I'm sorry if it's rude to ask, but it all made me very curious...

[@thescholarsjourney661]

@@wynja77 Taylor is a voice actor, and, as far as I know, Penny is the most popular character she's voice. (She's from a show called RWBY, and if you enjoy slightly over the top animated fight scenes Is 100% recommend it.)

[@wynja77]

@@thescholarsjourney661 Oh, thank you! I didn't know... out of the loop clearly... my head too deeply stuck in an aquarium, perhaps? ;) From other comments it sounded like something horrible had happened to someone named Penny, and I was confused and worried... I'll check the show out, thank you!

[@roseandraventhenekosisters1101]

Ok ima be honest hearing your voice now gives me a twinge of sadness.....because what happened in the show r.i.p you adorable cinnamon roll😢😢 Gods how it Ruby gonna react😓😓

[@SimplyBetta]

😭😭😭

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

😥

[@thescholarsjourney661]

I'm here for therapy, imagining Penny finding a new hobby and just constantly telling Ruby new things she's learning. (Also because I want to get into fish, bit that's beside the point at the moment)

[@roseandraventhenekosisters1101]

@@thescholarsjourney661 yes me t-too😔

[@santiagobarreto9357]

Wait, your Penny voice is your ACTUAL voice?!?!

[@SimplyBetta]

yeah I'm stuck with it ;)

[@blackheartthedarklord6428]

@@SimplyBetta Can you begin your videos with a loud "Sal-U-Tation!" from now on?

[@volgayno7382]

@@blackheartthedarklord6428 Please, I would cry-

[@lilirose72]

Matten filter user in Europe here! I pronounce the T, because the original Germans (who invented the things) definitely pronounce the T. They work great and are ideal for labyrinth fish like Bettas and gouramis. And maintenance is...pretty much non-existent! You just leave it alone until it's completely blocked, which can literally take years to happen, then rinse in old tank water. I recommend them to everyone who loves Bettas!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for the tips! I'll keep pronouncing it the way I do, haha

[@yolesya001]

I had no idea you have finnish heritage. Greetings from finland. My grandfather was born in brooklyn. My first betta frys are 6 weeks old now and i love to watch your videos 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Hei! There are some Finnish-American communities in Northern Minnesota, where my family is now :) Thank you

[@random-kun]

Well...I searched for cute fish videos and I found Penny! 2 of my favorites in one video is a win win!

[@JonanaBanana4]

I got my first betta fish around 3 weeks because of your channel and I love him so much! His name is Mik, he’s blue, orange, and red, and he shares his 5-gallon tank with Eleanor, my little zebra snail. Thanks for making so many helpful videos to help me understand how to make my little Mik as happy as possible ❤️

[@SimplyBetta]

That is awesome! I'm glad : )

[@Elizabeth-go4kv]

I love Penny but I also have found bettas very pretty and have always wanted one! Hearing Penny educate me is like a dream!

[@mamag8753]

I have seen the matten filters on line and thought about trying it. Can’t wait to see how it goes for you.

[@tylerlazerte4987]

Check out Flip Aquatics! All he uses in his shrimp tanks are matten filters!

[@matthewloomis2942]

I've noticed that alot of ppl that use the matten filters put alot of ceramic rings behind them...or bio rings/bio balls

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh really! I haven't seen that but it's probably a great idea

[@veronicav2478]

I purchased my 55 gallon Cornerfilter from Swiss Tropicals back in 2014 and it's still going strong👍🏻

[@Amaleigh2024]

All I can imagine is penny raising fish with her friends. All in a world where nithing bad ever happened. So wholesome

[@meghanmurphy8535]

Cool video! I help manage a large aquarium at my university that has some local fish species and a few turtles and I’ve gotten some great tips from your videos, especially about cleaning. Also if I may say so, as a huge RWBY fan you were absolutely brilliant as Penny this past volume!

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate it! ;D

[@jasonguanzon8967]

Honestly your personality type and the quality of content makes this channel undeniably gr8. 🥺🤧💕 Thanks for posting 🥺😭

[@rainerszesny8593]

Matten, from Hamburger Mattenfilter. Hart T and ɑː, not æ! 😉

[@SimplyBetta]

So like, Mah-ten

[@autiedaughtie8277]

Now I know what to do when I get some betta fish! Thank you!

[@thesoapcrate596]

I'm just starting to look into getting a bigger tank. I like the idea of the Matten filter! I think it would keep the tank looking sleek. I'll have to check them out, thanks!

[@kimmorankm]

That's a pretty cool concept for a filter. 😊👍 I'm gonna have to check it out for my 10 gallon tank.

[@Sionnachuigim]

You carried every scene you were in I MISS YOU!!! Can we get a salutations when you start videos please!!!

[@fishgarden5590]

Cool and fun filter video !

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

I’ve been using the HMF, Hamburger Matten Filter - which gives you an idea from where it started, for ages. We’re talking more than ten years here. I only uses them in a combination with the Czech airlift which makes it a very quiet and effective filter.

[@brianp6180]

Cool idea for a filter. I have seen them before but never tried it. I saw a version where he used a power head instead of an air pump. It Does tank up a bunch of space in the tank but great surface area for the bacteria to grow. Look forward to your review after it runs for a bit!

[@BriannesFishFam]

Shrimp are amazing!! I love them, you should do some. I have never done a matten filter before though. Love the thunbnail lol the filter is larger than your head 😂 Your hair looks great 🖒

[@SimplyBetta]

I'll do some shrimp someday!! I got your letter too, thanks for the sticker

[@BriannesFishFam]

@@SimplyBetta I'm glad you got it!

[@darthlobster]

Linguist here! That sound in matten or mitten is actually the same as in ladder or kiddy! At least in American English. It's a sound called a "tap" because t and d are articulated in the same place in your mouth, except d is voiced (hold your hand to your throat and go d-d-d) and t is voiceless (now go t-t-t)! A tap is the sound between the two! People who don't speak American English have a lot of trouble producing it. :) Signed, a crazy linguist fish lady

[@SimplyBetta]

I've been sitting here for five minutes testing this and my husband is getting concerned. Thanks for sharing, crazy linguist fish lady!

[@darthlobster]

@@SimplyBetta Hahaha! Well, you can test k and g, or p and b if you want, or s and z too! But those have less to do with your video (There are a lot of pairs actually! Language is a cool job.)

[@m_k8298]

I love that you are posting every week with such good information

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! I'm trying : P I appreciate it

[@bravehearts1986]

Sweet love that kind of filter!

[@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife]

I don’t use them.... yet. Lots to learn still.

[@terrenbrandt4822]

So do you put substrate in? How do you clean it? Cause pulling that whole thing out and putting it back in looks like it'd be a challenge.

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

You can put this matten filter on top of your substrate and it should be safe for Betta (they don't dig). To clean this kind of filter is actually pretty easy and fast, all you have to do is just unplug the PVC pipes and just pull it.

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm not going to be adding any substrate, so I'm not sure how it would be with substrate!

[@anthonychang2367]

Love your videos! I lol when you called the guy from Flip Aquatics crazy. 😆🤣

[@SimplyBetta]

I think he knows it! : P

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

I use this "matten" as a divider for my 10 gal Betta tank. But i use the thinner version, enough to fit into suction cup. I do think this kind of divider is the best because : it's not see through at all, it's doesn't affect the flow thanks to that tiny holes, and it's an extra biological filtration.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh yes, they make good dividers! Where did you get a thinner version?

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

@@SimplyBetta i don't know where you can find it there, but in here (Indonesia) i can find it pretty easy on online or offline store that specialized in Koi / Pond. Because what i bought is come at large sheet (100 cm length, 50 cm height and 3 cm thick).

[@crittergirl3647]

Been wanting to try them out, so will keep an eye on how it works for you.

[@chriskeith988]

Haven't used a matten filter but I have used a matten filter sponge (without the holes for the uplift tubes) as a tank divider for shrimp. No way shrimp are getting past that bad boy! And also creates a lot of surface area for beneficial bacteria. (which I also got from Flip Aquatics)

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

I use it as divider for my Betta tank too. This divider is the best for not interrupting flow between "room" that usually a major drawbacks of typical divider (acrylics sheet with holes).

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

Cool, haven't use that filter before but looks quite interesting.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

"I'm not a shrimp keeper, but I do lurk in the shrimp keeping community. I would desperately like to join the ranks of the shrimp keepers but I just know I shouldn't start yet because I'll become obsessed with them." Not only is this quote hilarious, I also find it very relatable. Just replace "shrimp keepers" with something like "Smash Bros" and it might as well be me saying it!

[@SimplyBetta]

Or replace it with "interesting but expensive hobby" and I'll be interested, knowing me!

[@inbaconsomnia7259]

ooh, this filter looks awsome, I will so wish for one in birthday gift this year O.o love your videos btw! ^-^

[@Rainart520]

Your videos are so relaxing

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad you think so! Thanks, just don't watch Friday's because theres a LOT of bugs

[@thescholarsjourney661]

I have NO idea what half the stuff you're talking about is, but you're still so fun to watch!

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thanks ^^

[@rgilroy1909]

old fashioned tech lasts forever!!! love them

[@Shoelaces77]

There is something therapeutic listening to 'Penny' talking about Betta fish. On a side note, my interest on betta fish has been piqued. Love your vids, I am subscribing for peace of mind :")

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for stopping by my channel, welcome aboard! I appreciate it.

[@SHORTS-rj2xz]

Beautiful

[@Loveofpets]

That looks like a nice filter

[@SimplyBetta]

Right!

[@petestockus1082]

MA-TT-EN Filter! Loved the video!

[@slamboy66]

I love mine. Hides heaters and stuff. My tank is peninsula so it is at back of tank.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I'm right with you on the shrimp keeping community... I've got one toe in and it's the big toe 😂 But I'm so fascinated with them and all the different kinds and they're just so beautiful and extremely cute!! I have a couple of nice colonies that consist of pumpkin shrimp, cherry shrimp and black rose shrimp!! I've had them going over 8 months now and have yet to dedicate some tanks just for them! Of course one of my favorites is our friends at Flip Aquatics 💚 I have heard of them and I pronounce them Ma--en😂😂 I'm sitting here saying it to myself and I'm very Southern 😂😂 I can just see my grandma getting after me now about pronouncing it correctly 😂😂 oh Well😂 sorry Grandma RIP❤️ 🙏🙏 I can't wait to see how you do with them looking forward to your experience! Thanks Taylor hope you and your family are having a very blessed day 🙏❤️🌿🐟🌿🦐💚

[@SimplyBetta]

Heya Mary! I like that phrase and I might steal it someday. I'm happy you have some cute shrimp! Man, I would love some. Maybe too much. So far it seems like the Americans prefer Ma-n filter and the Germans like the "t"s : P

[@MentalMeles]

I don't know anything about fish, but your voice is so pleasant to listen to that I can't help but watch your videos anyway

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I love them. I did a corner matten filter in my 30 gallon and it’s got a water pump behind it and the heater. Are use the water pump to move the water because now I’ve added a planter above with a bunch of pot those and lava rocks but it worked fine without it, I’ve had it for Close to two years, the nice part is you almost don’t have to clean it. One hint I can give you is put some dark plastic or something over the top of it so your light doesn’t hit the top directly because it will grow all kinds of wonderful algae and weird stuff on there. But my tank is virtually maintenance-free other than changing water. I vacuum the gravel every few weeks but usually just change 5 gallons of water a week. I had a few guppies in there and some ember tetras, the guppies died because they only live about a year and a half to two years anyway but the teachers are good, I started out with six cherry shrimp and a few near right snails. Somewhere along the way I picked up some Ponds’s nails which I love because between the shrimp in the pond snails it’s pretty much zero maintenance, two of the guppies died and we’re pretty much disposed of before I ever found them and I had six narrates nails and one is left alive, they only live a year or so also. I think shrimp do way better with cover, I put a pile of smooth rocks in the tank and that’s when they really started breeding, and of course they love plants. I don’t call them and never found any dead ones, I know they die but I guess the snails get them first and once they start breeding it’s just sort of automatic. I think the biggest thing about shrimp keeping as you watch all these videos and they tell you about all these special foods and temperatures and all the things you should and shouldn’t do. I think that’s just people being overly obsessed, I did that for the first few months but then realized it really doesn’t matter. Lol. Then I started watching Lucas from LRB aquatics, he’s one breeding awards and all kinds of stuff and he does almost nothing with his tanks but change water he lets them grow over and feeds all his fish the same food whether it’s shrimp or whatever they all get tetra color granules. I watched him in a bunch of people doing natural biologically filter tanks and I’ve kind of done a halfway version of those, I use Low light plants, just Anubis and Java ferns and I keep some lava rocks here in there and black sand on the bottom and I took some black PVC tubes and cut them up and glued them together and covered them with a bunch of small black smooth stones I bought at Walmart and I throw an Indian almond leaves in there every now and again and some cholla wood. I really don’t feed the shrimp because I figured they get enough from the fish waste and the shrimp and snails pick up the extra. A judge how much I feed based on how fast the snails are growing, if I only see a few on the glass I feed a little more if I see 20+ I figure I’m doing good and if I see a lot more than that I’ll cut back. Once in a great while I’ll throw a little kale or spinach in there and I just use small pieces and I’ll leave it in there because the snails will finish it off, other than that I just clean the front glass. I’ve never cleaned them out and filter but the water level is the same on both sides even with 160 gallon pump. Every now and again I’ll scrape the algae from the glass lid under the light but I usually dump some of that back in the tank and they seem to eat it up pretty quickly, but unless you’re sitting there obsessing and trying to call them out and get the perfect grade of shrimp, they can be really really easy, honestly I think the plants are much harder. But I love the matten filter And as long as you keep something under the light to shade theTop of it it’s pretty much zero maintenance. I guess someday I’ll have to go in there and clean it but right now the flow through there is fine and I don’t see anything on there that the shrimp haven’t eaten other than some plant roots. I still get A little of the stringy algae at the top of the filter, it’s not the fuzzy kind it’s just like a green string with a little white dots in it but I just pull some of that off every three or four months and it’s pretty easy. I don’t call the shrimp so I’m getting some that are looking a little more faded and wider but I’m also getting some dark black ones and somehow I got a couple red Riley’s in there out of the babies. But I just leave them. Someday I plan to add a few more for new genetics, But they’re pretty much zero maintenance at this point and the huge oversize filter is everything I’ve always wanted in a filter, a.k.a.zero maintenance and it blends into the black background.

[@undersurfacechannel]

I really need to try this 😊 Looks amazing!

[@SimplyBetta]

I can't believe I've never tried one!

[@undersurfacechannel]

@@SimplyBetta I haven’t even heard about it... 😊 so am on the same boat 😅😅

[@MrsBJPalmer]

Im happy with my Aquarium Co-op sponge and HOB filters. I considered a Matten, but my tanks are so small, and I don't have the space for one. As I move to bigger tanks, I'll consider one. Just not sure- how do you maintain a Matten?

[@lilirose72]

They require almost no maintenance! You leave it alone until it's completely clogged, which takes a few years- then take them out and rinse in old tank water like a sponge filter. It's not advised to clean them before they clog, as everything that grows on them is your biofilter, and also because they are a pain to take out and put back!

[@dragon6irl]

I was going to try something like a matten filter on a backyard pond, but now we're talking about moving out so I'll have to save that project for another year. I would have made the foam into a semicircle, and fill the empty space with lava rock for extra biological filtration.

[@SimplyBetta]

Ooo that would be interesting! And probably highly effective

[@SchneeflockeMonsoon]

Little known fact: when you are voice acted by someone, you reincarnate as anyone else they voice act. Meaning that it said voice actor voices over their pets, they’ve brought all their characters into reality in their pets they adore.

[@farmhousefishroom182]

I have one matten filter installed in a 10g and have 3 others still in the box. So far I like it, but I think I need more air to get the best out of it. Regular sponges are definitely easier as far as maintenance goes, but I think there is a lot of potential with the matten. Central air is the next upgrade to the fish room, so I'm hoping that really puts it over the top.

[@deikeb.7790]

In Germany those are pretty common in fishbreeding. You can even buy whole tanks already fitted with them. Most of the time you can leave them alone for years without cleaning and they are by far more efficient than smaller sponge filters, because you have far more space for beneficial bacteria. I used to hide them with Monte Carlo or mosses. Just shove them in there or, if you have a finer pad, use a planting mesh.

[@SimplyBetta]

Interesting! I can't believe I have not tried them yet. I like it so far

[@lmp8932]

I'm with your Uncle - pronounce the T's!:) I haven't seen those type of filters here in Australia but I will be looking out for them. I do like sponge filters.

[@SimplyBetta]

I agree! I'll the weirdo over here in the states who pronounces the "T's", haha

[@gohwuiping]

This type of filter are very common to many fish shops in Singapore. Aesthetically looks great when place at back of tank. Might not even notice there is a filter.

[@SimplyBetta]

Yes, you are right! : )

[@tfink830]

I know this is a fish video but I just wanna say I love your hair ! It’s so pretty 😍

[@SimplyBetta]

Awwww 😊

[@Agnus78]

I'm jelaous of this big thick foam you have... Im looking for similiar one for matten filter but all i find in aquarium stores are 2-3 cm at most Cute video and suprisingly informative! Instant sub, im going to watch your vids from now on. Thanks!

[@williamamely7038]

Thanks for sharing. I will check on that filter to see if my fish can benefit from it. I watched your other channel. Your workouts are great. I need to do something similar, as I need to lose a ton of weight..., er..., a few pounds. Happy workouts and happy fish keeping to you, and to all. 😁😳😁

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thanks for checking out the other channel, William! I saw a message a while back about a fish club interview, that's interesting! man, I'm not sure about timing though. Could you email [e-mail] with the info again?

[@karmun0617]

Love the title!! 😂😂

[@SimplyBetta]

😂

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I love my matten filters. I use them on five of my aquariums. Great video. Liked.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh right on! A lot of people like them, it turns out : )

[@ElfyBean]

i really wanna try one of these out; perhaps with my next build?

[@pecktec]

I have a corner version that works great.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh yeah, I've seen those! They don't seem quite as ugly too

[@JonVlogs123]

I do not use sponge filters or matten filters or anything air powered at all. I like hidden equipment and silent filtration. I am a fan of all-in-one aquariums. Thanks for the information anyway! It is always good seeing you.😎👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Silent filtration is the BEST filtration, hah! I use a large air pump to power sponge filters on my fish rack, though, for efficiency. The humm is the worst :P

[@aaronbradshaw5930]

Pronounciations now a biggie since my mom and sister are speech therapists. So glad to know of this great hobby of yours!! I had a betta from 8-14 that I named Flash though I just kept him in a bowl

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for stopping by! :D

[@aaronbradshaw5930]

@@SimplyBetta My pleasure

[@MridulSinghMusic]

I used the matten filters in the past, but I went back to sponge since they're easier to clean. But sponge is sponge, so both should be as effective as the other in terms of filtration.

[@pickled_sneeze]

I've seen these in pictures of tanks and wondered about them, so I'm so glad to know what they are now

[@marycombs3574]

I find it strange that a Minnesotan pronounces his Ts I was born and raised in northern Minnesota. I moved out of state about ten years ago and I still have a thick “fargo” accent, all my Ts are either D’s or silent. O and cool filter to

[@tylerlazerte4987]

Minnesotans represent! Proud Minnesotan here as well!

[@SimplyBetta]

Maybe that Finnish backwoods cowboy rancher handlebar moustache uncle of mine is just a pronunciation enthusiast

[@Bigglare]

Hamburger Matten Filter. Keeps condiments clean,

[@SimplyBetta]

Give it 6 months of use and I can squeeze a nice condiment out of it

[@mirafen4311]

Been using them for quit some time now, the only difference is I use a small internal filter to cycle the water, because of the noise the bubbles make, but it works great! I also put some ceramic filter media behind it for extra biomass

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jillianandrews7569]

I'm in the process of setting up a tank with a matten filter in the sump. I'm looking forward to seeing how it handles.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh right on!

[@mekat861]

If I kept my tanks short side out I would use them but I always have my tank long side facing outwards and don't want the eyesore. I did want to try a corner matten filter on the two back corners of my 75 gallon but changed my mind when I realized I would have to use the tank as a room divider behind the sofa. If the next 4 foot tank I set up is against a wall I would like to do two back corner matten filters (Swiss Tropicals sells the corner filters I don't know if anyone else does) with a large Seachem tidal 110 in the center. I think a black matten corner filters would blend much better into a solid black background then a traditional free standing black sponge filter.

[@SimplyBetta]

That makes total sense, if you want a pretty tank then a matten filter probably isn't ideal!

[@pollertry4003]

I heard that Säkkijärven polkka at 2:08 lmao

[@SimplyBetta]

*gasp* You get 500 Betta Dollars as a prize

[@SupremeGecko]

I'll have to try the Brightwell product. Do you consider any advantages to this product over using established water (+ established sponge filter) taken from a long running tank?

[@SimplyBetta]

Nope, using an established filter works great, especially if the water you're putting it into isn't completely clean (so the bacteria can still thrive). Sometimes I like to start things clean, though, especially because I often put fish directly from miscellaneous farms in Asia into my tanks! I don't want a situation like what poor Jenny from Solid Gold went through! I'm going to be re-setting my tank rack soon and starting it completely clean, so using the bacterial starters and "food".

[@c.b.kansan1700]

I am late to the party by a couple of years, but for a tank that big, I would use powerheads to move that water.

[@ReneesZooTube]

I know of a pleco breeder who just got rid of all their matten filters because they ended up with gnats breeding in the moist top section of the filters and they couldn't get rid of the gnats because of that. Just something to be aware of. I've not considered trying them. I personally think they'll be super hard to clean out once they ultimately get dirty and clogged up. But of course, to each their own. 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh that's weird! Gnats! 😮

[@naturallyscaped1135]

HMFs are good. Watch the outflows with Bettas though. You may need something over them. I have a square, freestanding hmf and it is great. It doesn't polish the water well due to the pore size but it certainly filters. Grow java fern, other plants and moss on it to hide it. 😉 Good luck!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for the tips! I was actually thinking about trying to make a moss wall on it, have you tried that?

[@williamganley4739]

I have used fishing line and a sewing needle to attach Java Moss but once it's grown in it acts as Velcro when it comes time to clean the sponge. Also if you add a heater behind the HMF add a extra air stone behind the filter to circulate the water so your heater doesn't short cycle. I noticed inconsistent temperatures without the additional air stone in my RCS tank.

[@jamesclough2638]

Looks like it would work really well

[@SimplyBetta]

Right! If shrimpkeepers like it then it must work nicely

[@laughinglighting4343]

Oo fun video!

[@tessanderson2957]

I have seen the matten filters on Flip Aquatics and Fiah Boy's channel but haven't tried them myself yet. Keep us updated on how you like it.

[@SimplyBetta]

Will do!!

[@mikazukigaw-id5688]

I just had a successful spawn between a dumbo ear and a black samurai. Am very nervous! The hatchery is running now, expecting a lot of them babies to survive!

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh neat! :D

[@estherkalkbrenner5222]

You also could hide filter materials in that small compartment behind the filter mat, fx those ceramic tubes which provide more surface for the bacteria. Mattenfilter actually is a German word, so you‘d pronounce it with double T, like you prefer it. I am curious to see if you like it, once you have used it for a while.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh yeah that's a good point, a lot more filter media could fit back there. And thank you!

[@yaduvaibhav7494]

Ur Bettas are great!!

[@SpeekofDee]

I used it before. It is very easy to clean as most of the gunk settles on the bottom in the section with the tubes & heater. The only con is that some shrimp & babies do get behind there somehow and when u go to clean, they may end up going down the drain.

[@SimplyBetta]

Good to know, Dee!

[@trenamarie9820]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard of these filters. Interested in seeing how it works out for you.

[@MarliQQLuv]

Looks cool. Maybe if I had a fish room I'd give it a try but all of my tanks are display tanks and in no way shape or form do I want to see that visually 😬😂😂 So I will just watch you experiment with "our" newly cycling tank 😂

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh yeah, this totally isn't the best option for nice display tanks! :D

[@joyjoy534]

Not a good idea to block the access to the electrical panel with the tank full of water. BTW, Swiss Tropical has been selling Poret Foam for years. That lift tube design is the best.

[@ericesper348]

I have made my own mattin filters for decades. I would customise the porosity of the phone there all available on Amazon all different grades. And I would use PVCAnd the nearest tone or 2 if I used two uplift tubes. As far as functionality they worked great in there were advantages but recently I discontinued when away from them not because of any kind of water issue but As far as functionality they worked great in there were advantages but recently I discontinued when away from them not because of any kind of water issue but, Because I've moved to less filtration. So I can say they work great. If they suit your needs and their aesthetic works for you I think you'll be happy.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for sharing, Eric! It seems from the comments that people who are more concerned with aesthetics don't like them, but those more interested in fishkeeping or breeding or shrimp love them, haha.

[@WhatIsMisophonia]

Nice explanation :P You spent more time talking about the pronunciation than the filter itself. "The term 'filter' for a Mattenfilter is actually misleading. The purpose of the foam is not to filter the water as is often assumed. The foam serves as the habitat for a vast array of microorganisms that include bacteria, archaea, worms, ciliates, flagellates, and many others." - swisstropicals.com In other words, it's similar to a deep substrate undergravel filter without the gravel. These things are not meant to be cleaned (hence, not filters pre se), they are meant to supply DOC from the water column and waste to a community of organisms including algaes, which the shrimp feed on. Even though the animal waste won't fall directly on it like with a gravel filter on account of it being vertical, it will likely suck in much of the shrimp waste as they crawl along it and poop on it. Long story short, why not just have an undergravel filter? Not sure really, I'll have to do more research I guess.

[@klcpca]

Rachel O'Leary used a matten filter for her 150 gallon Hillstream tank... I "think" about 6 years and running....

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh good to know!

[@mauricematla1215]

I have used matten filters. En yes they are pretty decent overall. In my experience not the best at mechanical filteration. Not that they won't do any but it simply is not as fine as floss. For a showtank I would not recommend them for many other aplications I will. The a is pronounced much the a in far the double.T is pronounced as a single one it is just there to indicate that we are talking about the plural of mat wich means yes mat. With a single t "maten" you would indicating you are talking about the plural of Maat. wich means size or can mean buddy/friend in Dutch.

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thank you!

[@Erki750]

❤️

[@random-db2we]

who needs therapy when you have this 😎😎💞💞

[@jeannehutter40]

Never saw one before, but it looks like it takes up alot of room like you said...

[@SassyHippo]

I think I want this on my 20 gallon pea puffer tank.

[@vpearls]

Where's the link Taylor??! 😝

[@fishenjoy]

Sweet

[@roanypony3066]

How did you start your betta breeding? I’m wanting to breed betas but I don’t have enough money or conference to order a pair of bettas to breed.

[@SimplyBetta]

I started small with plenty of research to know what I was doing : )

[@faedoyle4147]

Mat-n baby girl lol

[@SimplyBetta]

Noooooooooo

[@ashleylightheart126]

Everyone: OMG YOU'RE PENNY!?!?!?! OMG OMG OMG Simply Betta: BETTA FISH!

[@SimplyBetta]

Hah!

[@lainightwalker5495]

: O i want this!!!!