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mews Hobbyist Posts: 75 Kudos: 33 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Apr-2007   | hi all Thought it was time for me to contribute something  My Angles suddenly decided to spawn and I had no spare tank or dividers. It was past shop opening times so I was left to be resourcefull. I built this tank divider out of some flyscreen and perspex bits in my garage. http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/twiki/bin/view/Aqua/DIYAquaGadgets Its width is adjustable, and the bottom can follow the lay of the land ie over and or around rocks and such (to a small extent anyway). I also feel its less obtrusive to the the look of the tank than a full perspex divider you see in the shops. My 5footer http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2242540621_1a81dcb3c8.jpg |
 Posted 28-Jan-2008 01:23 |     |
keithgh      *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003  | That looks good and as long as it works problem solved. Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
| Posted 28-Jan-2008 06:41 |  |
FRANK    Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002   | Hi, Good thinking to resolve a problem in the short term. I'd be thinking about using actual dividers that don't exert additional pressure on the tank sides. The bent plastic stips holding the assembly in place is adding to the outward pressure of the water in the tank. Over time, if strong enough, the tank seals could start to leak. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
| Posted 28-Jan-2008 09:52 | |
| HOKESE Mega Fish Posts: 1105 Kudos: 478 Votes: 271 Registered: 22-Feb-2003 | well done,a great temperarey idea,i have lots of different sized tank dividers,im always going on about how good they are,but really im speaking from experience with em,as i keep most aggressive cichlids,ive just found ive needed them so many times over the years,there great when aggression breaks out at night,or when the fish shop is closed,tanks are full,or just intill your lfs opens again,a great fishkeeping tool.. |
| Posted 28-Jan-2008 11:01 |  |
| mews Hobbyist Posts: 75 Kudos: 33 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Apr-2007 | Thanks all No worries Frank, the plastic strips are quite weak, just enough to keep the rods in place. As an engineer I can tell you they are insignificant compared to the water pressure However it was well worth raising the issue Ill add the comment to my web page. My 5footer http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2242540621_1a81dcb3c8.jpg |
| Posted 29-Jan-2008 00:25 | |
Patrick   Fish Guru Posts: 2110 Kudos: 355 Votes: 9 Registered: 25-Apr-2002 | Amazing what you can do with stuff sitting around the shed!! Nice work. *************************************** Just one more tank........ |
| Posted 29-Jan-2008 02:16 | |
| wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001  | That is very sculptural. Engineer!, no wonder you came up with such a great solution. Ya knows ya stuff. /:' ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
| Posted 30-Jan-2008 04:19 | |
| mews Hobbyist Posts: 75 Kudos: 33 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Apr-2007 | you liked the camera angle huh perspex and pvc are sooooo keewwl to play with glad ya liked it. I can even make the strips glow at night if I wanted. LEDs in the edge would certainly make it look way goodr. Cant think of a practical use for it tho  My 5footer http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2242540621_1a81dcb3c8.jpg |
| Posted 30-Jan-2008 11:04 | |
| wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 | "strips that glow at night" Makes me think of those hotted up cars with the lights glowing from underneath....the ones that have to be switched off when the other cars with lights go past (the ones with lights on top and a uniformed driver).  ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
| Posted 31-Jan-2008 03:47 | |
ogothangel Fingerling Posts: 16 Kudos: 6 Votes: 13 Registered: 24-Jan-2008 | Way to think outside the tank! |
| Posted 31-Jan-2008 04:30 | |
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