tank divider suggestions please

[Linda C.]

I am looking for suggestions/directions on making a divider for my 55 gallon tank. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Linda

 

[scorp1on]

I know they sell dividers taht have holes for the water to flow through. Had to use one to keep the other cichlids safe when 2 of them were mating.

 

[upstatedave]

you could measure....get a piece of acrylic that is close and cut it...drill it for water to pass through..silicone it in....

 

[Linda C.]

Thanks Dave, that sounds do-able to me...I even have Plexiglas and some left over silicone from sealing my other tank. What I was thinking was to put my gorilla crab on one side by himself because he "doesn't play well with others". I could put him in my sump but I wouldn't really be able to see him all that much. I just want to make sure he doesn't escape to the other side.

btw...the 42 gallon hex I just re-sealed is doing fine- so far no leaks ...I'm glad I did it!

 

[Dave ESPI]

Plexi will not stick for long in tanks with silicone.

Get some glas panes cut and then make sure they grind the edges so they are not super sharp * you can also do this yourself with a Dremel tool and an oxide cone tip.


Glas will be the best if you intend for a long term partition.

 

[Linda C.]

what about having holes in the glass for water movement? What do you suggest?