Koffy Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I want to divide a small 10 gal tank for a couple of betta's. Suggestions on how it should be done?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 There are a few ways to do it: If you're planning on filtering each compartment, you can cut glass to fit and silicon it in. The glass should be fairly easy to come by: people w. broken/cracked tanks, old windows, etc. If you need some, I can probably help you out. If you just want to run 1 filter, then I'd use something like needle-point boards - something plastc that will let the water through. You can try eggcrate (plastic light diffusor), but I think the spaces are too big and the fish may be able to swim through. If your house/fishroom is warm enough, you could do w/o filtration and heating - just do large WCs each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koffy Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 There are a few ways to do it:If you're planning on filtering each compartment, you can cut glass to fit and silicon it in. The glass should be fairly easy to come by: people w. broken/cracked tanks, old windows, etc. If you need some, I can probably help you out. If you just want to run 1 filter, then I'd use something like needle-point boards - something plastc that will let the water through. You can try eggcrate (plastic light diffusor), but I think the spaces are too big and the fish may be able to swim through. If your house/fishroom is warm enough, you could do w/o filtration and heating - just do large WCs each week. I think ill just silicon in the glass. Maybe plastic or plexi with holes drilled in it?? Gf's just got them in some cheap plastic thing. There her's.(my oscars better) haha. She just wants me to make the tank. Thanks for the help. Ill try and post pics of my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 sounds like you have it all worked out can't wait to see your work all done!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Could try the white needle point stuff sold @ walmart & michael's. Would cost a few bucks to make a divider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkstar Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Could try the white needle point stuff sold @ walmart & michael's.Would cost a few bucks to make a divider. If I ever get my laptop repaired I have a nice article on divider creation on it lol I think that needle stuff is probably your best bet. Granted separate sections also reduces illness transfer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koffy Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Could try the white needle point stuff sold @ walmart & michael's.Would cost a few bucks to make a divider. If I ever get my laptop repaired I have a nice article on divider creation on it lol I think that needle stuff is probably your best bet. Granted separate sections also reduces illness transfer... Yes well right now they're sharing a small plastic container. if one gets sick so will the other. same food same water. They dont seem to mind sharing the tank. thought there would be a little more aggression?? They're the gf's problem anyways. ill stick with my oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkstar Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Could try the white needle point stuff sold @ walmart & michael's.Would cost a few bucks to make a divider. If I ever get my laptop repaired I have a nice article on divider creation on it lol I think that needle stuff is probably your best bet. Granted separate sections also reduces illness transfer... Yes well right now they're sharing a small plastic container. if one gets sick so will the other. same food same water. They dont seem to mind sharing the tank. thought there would be a little more aggression?? They're the gf's problem anyways. ill stick with my oscar You could always visit a walmart or something a get some clear tupperwares for them for now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koffy Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Could try the white needle point stuff sold @ walmart & michael's.Would cost a few bucks to make a divider. If I ever get my laptop repaired I have a nice article on divider creation on it lol I think that needle stuff is probably your best bet. Granted separate sections also reduces illness transfer... Yes well right now they're sharing a small plastic container. if one gets sick so will the other. same food same water. They dont seem to mind sharing the tank. thought there would be a little more aggression?? They're the gf's problem anyways. ill stick with my oscar You could always visit a walmart or something a get some clear tupperwares for them for now lol I got this at walmart for like $9. should work for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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