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T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	I am planning on dividing a 10 gallon tank for two Bettas. I have heard of people using plastic needlepoint canvas for the divider. But, how about plastic Gutter Guard? I was thinking of using two layers of the Gutter Guard(for stability) and siliconing them together. Has anyone ever tried this material? Any comments would be great.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
castlequest Fish Addict Posts: 661 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2003	i found this post on another forum where someone used it in a different way but for bettas so it should be safe id suppose http://www.australianbettaforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9627
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Jaylene_Grasshopper Hobbyist Posts: 50 Kudos: 61 Votes: 7 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I just reckon, if you are separating them, use glass! It is much safer!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
castlequest Fish Addict Posts: 661 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2003	but glass wont allow much water flow...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
dreamweaver8891 Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 533 Votes: 79 Registered: 25-Apr-2004	Don't know much about gutter guard --- but I've used the plastic canvas -- and considering how little it costs, and is easily found (even in the craft dept @ Wal Mart!)... if the Gutter Guard doesn't work --- try the plastic canvas! To thine own self be true...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	i was actually going to mention that linked post above, a lot of breeders on that forum are now using it. you need the small holes, the 8mm ones are just big enough for bettas to squeeze through diagonally if they really try (obviously depending on their size/age). if you strengthen the sides with binder spines, you should only need one layer. Last edited by Callatya at 27-Oct-2004 10:57 For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	Alright, thanks for the comments, everyone. I know the plastic canvas would be the first choice for many people. But since I already have the Gutter Guard I figured I'd ask to see what other people thought. As long as I can make it sturdy enough, it should give the same results.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17


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