10 Best Filters for Betta Fish 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Filters for Betta Fish

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How we created this filter list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best filters for betta fish.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best filters for betta fishes.

Key filter considerations

Filtration System

Flow Rate

Noise Level

Size and Compatibility

1
AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 30
AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 30

AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 30

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
115
$7.49Chewy Price
($7.49/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.6/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.7/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.0/5
Great

Size and Compatibility

4.4/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Mesh, Synthetic Fabric

Aquarium Type

Freshwater, Saltwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish...
2
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal
Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal

Tetra Whisper Aquarium Filter, 30-gal

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
195
$14.19Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.4/5
Great

Flow Rate

4.4/5
Great

Noise Level

4.2/5
Great

Size and Compatibility

4.2/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Aquarium Type

Freshwater, Saltwater

Capacity (Max)

30 gallon/175 GPH

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Bottom Feeder, Cichlid...
3
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal
Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal

Marina Aquarium Power Filter, 10-gal

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
136
$27.99Chewy Price
($27.99/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.2/5
Great

Flow Rate

4.3/5
Great

Noise Level

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Compatibility

4.3/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Aquarium Type

Nano Tank, Freshwater, Saltwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish
4
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack
Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack

Aqueon QuietFlow X-Small Filter Cartridge, 3 Pack

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
55
$8.49Chewy Price
($2.83/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.4/5
Great

Flow Rate

4.6/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.5/5
Great

Size and Compatibility

4.2/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Mesh, Synthetic Fabric

Aquarium Type

Freshwater

Fish Type

Betta, Goldfish
5
Eheim Classic 250 External Aquarium Canister Filter
Eheim Classic 250 External Aquarium Canister Filter
Eheim Classic 250 External Aquarium Canister Filter
Eheim Classic 250 External Aquarium Canister Filter

Eheim Classic 250 External Aquarium Canister Filter

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
33
$116.95Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.6/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.3/5
Great

Noise Level

4.8/5
Excellent

Size and Compatibility

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Aquarium Type

Freshwater, Saltwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Bottom Feeder, Cichlid...
6
Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Rite-Size A Filter Cartridge, 6 count
Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Rite-Size A Filter Cartridge, 6 count
Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Rite-Size A Filter Cartridge, 6 count
Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Rite-Size A Filter Cartridge, 6 count

Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Rite-Size A Filter Cartridge, 6 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
89
$13.89Chewy Price
($2.32/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.8/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.7/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.0/5
Great

Size and Compatibility

4.5/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Foam

Aquarium Type

Freshwater, Saltwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish...
7
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge
SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
18
$14.99Chewy Price
($14.99/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.7/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.7/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Compatibility

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Cotton

Aquarium Type

Freshwater, Saltwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Marine Invertebrate...
8
Boyd Chemi-Pure Green Ultimate Filter Media, 5-oz jar

Boyd Chemi-Pure Green Ultimate Filter Media, 5-oz jar

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
17
$11.13Chewy Price
($2.23/oz)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.7/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.6/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Compatibility

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this filter right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Aquarium Type

Freshwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish...
9
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal
Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal

Aqueon Quietflow E Internal Power Filter, 3-gal

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
35
$8.98Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.5/5
Great

Flow Rate

4.5/5
Great

Noise Level

4.4/5
Great

Size and Compatibility

4.3/5
Great

Is this filter right for my pet?

Aquarium Type

Nano Tank, Freshwater

Fish Type

Betta, Goldfish
10
API Water Softener Pillow, Size 5
API Water Softener Pillow, Size 5

API Water Softener Pillow, Size 5

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
35
$7.58Chewy Price
($7.58/ea)
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Our ratings

Filtration System

4.7/5
Excellent

Flow Rate

4.7/5
Excellent

Noise Level

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Compatibility

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this filter right for my pet?

Aquarium Type

Freshwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater, Betta, Goldfish, Bottom Feeder...