Lowes aquarium separtor $5.60

[CWO4GUNNER]

I found these neat adjustable window screen to use as an aquarium separator at Lowes while returning a some unused hardware. They are made of plastic and fiberglass and come in different widths in 1 inch increments from 15-on up. This one works perfect and adjust to the proper height or above the water line.

For some reason my male and female 4 inch Electric Blues are not getting along and the female has the male cowering in the corner and chases and bites him every chance she get, she a real mean lady lol.
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss270/CWO4GUNNER_G/Separator001.jpg?t=1256963431
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss270/CWO4GUNNER_G/Separator002.jpg?t=1256964529

[RodInCALIFORNIA]

Excellent find Gunner YOU DA MAN !

[RodInCALIFORNIA]

what size tank you using this one? do they come tallen then 15" ? I dont have a lowes close by maybe they carry these at home depot?

[CWO4GUNNER]

Sizes 10, 15, 18, 20. But I'm sure you could stack or double up. It fits perfect in my 77 tall tank. Anyway for me the price and fit were a no brainer. Ill post pics of it inside the tank tomorrow.

[Rbishop]

Great idea!

[dundadundun]

you just keep coming up with things don't ya gunner. i like it.

[RDTigger]

can't wait to see pics.. I discovered I might have to do something like this in my 30g

[FINJOY]

JUST WONDERING IF THE OPENING IN THE SCREEN ARE SMALL ENOUGH SO IF USED WITH GUPPIES THE NEW BORN FRY WOULD BE UNABLE TO SWIM INTO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIVIDER... WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[CWO4GUNNER]

Its a tad wide for some reason. But becasue its ridged it still fits well and is easily braced at the bottom buy two rocks wedged to each side of the glass. When expanded it just stays put.

At the top I have the far end setting between my AC intake tube and housing. It really doesn't take mush to hold it in place becasue its pretty strong and self supported by its own frame.

It not very subtle looking and stands out ( painted black would help) but its very functional and doing the job really good, no more fighting and both get their own side for now. I didn't know elec blues were so aggressive and anti social.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1697&pictureid=14308
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1697&pictureid=14309
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1697&pictureid=14311

[jpappy789]

cool idea!

[krytan]

Neat idea gunner.

[Navyscuba]

Great idea. Are you holding it with something in place on the top or is loose?

[mellowvision]

now maybe some curtains for mood

[Bubbles2112]

Great idea!!

[CWO4GUNNER]

Im sure if I took some time I could fab some holes for bracket hangers but like I said its ridged enough that all that is needed is a couple rock at the bottom to wedge it in place. So its good when you need something ASAP to divide your tank.

For a more permanent situation I would recommend buying two and use them stacked (side by side) next to each other as needed vertically then install suction cups on the ends and paint the frames black. That way a pair stacked side by side will fit almost any aquarium height and simply placing then inside and simply adjust the width. Then you will have universal tank divider that will almost fit any aquarium up to 31 inches high and 37 inches deep, all for only about $12.

But for me as long as it works good I can put up with an offset screen that is white for less then $6

[CWO4GUNNER]

JUST WONDERING IF THE OPENING IN THE SCREEN ARE SMALL ENOUGH SO IF USED WITH GUPPIES THE NEW BORN FRY WOULD BE UNABLE TO SWIM INTO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIVIDER... WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Sorry missed your question, there is a 1/16 inch gap between the screen slide mechanism and the glass and having raised Molly fry I can tell you that they will get through, but I had to look real hard to see that gap and I think all of my fish including my Neon's would never get through once placed properly.

If this was a permanent set up for fry, a dry tank and silicone would eliminate that 1/16th gap. In fact if painted and siliconed in black it would probubly make the ideal ridged semi-permanent tank divider.

[nguyendetecting]

swt find gj