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I have a 55g tank that i want to seperate into 2 sections to isolate one of my male cichlids which is aggressive and is constantly attacking my other male cichlid who was recently sick and has not recovered and its likely he wont recover unless he stops getting chased and nipped at!


So my question is .. what do you use to seperate the tank and still allow for water flow and movement ?

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Most stores will sell platic dividers for standard-sized fish tanks.

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here is a link to one
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441806492&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030143&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1150938882590&itemNo=0&Ntt=tank+divider&In=All&previousText=tank+divider&N=2

To be honest I have never seen a divider for sale in Vic Aust, that does not mean they do not exist. Please let us know how you go.

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thanks for your replies!
ive never actually seen them in fish stores.. does anyone have an aussie link for one of these or any DIY ideas? it will hopefully only be temporary so how it looks doesnt really matter...

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Hi,
If you go to a fabirc store or a hobby shop, you can find
sheets of plastic mesh. Normally used to weave thread or
yarn through to make patterns and pictures, they are
perfect for making dividers for tanks that allow water to
flow through but keep the fish separated.
The mesh (holes) is actually small squares and comes
in various sizes ie: 1/8, 1/4, inch squares.

Frank


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Hi carpe_diem

You're in Sydney, right? I don't know how far from Sutherland Shire (Menai) you are, but I had a small glass tank that I wanted to divide into 2, to house 2 male bettas.

My LFS measured my tank up & cut a piece of perspect (spelling???) with water flow holes, into just the correct size to divide the tank in 2. He then attached 2 suction caps 2 affix the divider to the rear glass of tank. We didn't need suction caps on the front, as the fit was firm enough that the 2 at the back held it all in place. On a bigger tank though or with stronger fish who can push hard, you might need suction caps in front as well. I have 2 happy bettas now in residence.

If you are close enough to Menai that a visit to this LFS is possible, let me know & I'll give you the contact details.

Cheers
TW

Thanks for all your replies.
I do live in sydney tankwatcher but menai is a bit of a drive.

i wonder if i go to the hardware store and buy perspex (hopefully its no too expensive) would it be ok to cut it with a saw and drill holes?
any handy people out there ?

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Just pop down to me and I will do it for you. That is if youn whant to to come all the way to Vic. All jokes aside perspex is very easy to cut, use a very fine saw not electric unless you know exactly what you are doing. It does drill easly. When you get it as if they have any scraps and have a practice cutting and drilling it.

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Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos

Keith

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Thanks Keith!

i went to the hardware house n looked at perspex but it was quite expensive so I went and bought a storage container instead n have cut up the lid and drilled holes in it.. im gng to sandpaper the rough bits off... im gng to do a tank clean n pop it in today so will let you know how it goes...

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