55 gallon tank into a Betta tank?

Lillyan

Lillyan

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So I have a 55 gallon tank doing nothing in my garage & I have several Betta I would like in one tank & not all around the house like they are now. I wanted to know how should I go about dividing the tank?
I read that Betta fish don't do well in deep tanks, but that is just not true, at least for the guys I've had over the years. I have one in a 90 gal & he usually stays in the top half, but from time to time, he will explore the bottom & even nap there.

I could make 8 sections that would be deep & narrow, the dividing wall would be width wise, 6*13*21in, making them 7.1 gallons each. This first version would have just one front viewing side.
Or I could do it with 12 sections divided length wise & width wise, 8*6.5*21in, making them 4.73 gallons each. The second version would have both long sides to view, so a short side would be against the wall with the rest having clear space.

So which version do you think is best, 8 or 12? I will have 3 inches of sand and will be planted with ground cover, broad leaf and tall live plants to reach the top. The Betta will have places to rest at all levels, making the depth of the section irrelevant.

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either way i would think dark dividers would be best so they don't stress out.
 
I think this is a really cool idea. Either would work. I can't wait to see how this turns out!
 
Thanks!
The first version would be the easiest to do, but with my Betta addiction, the latter would make more sense. I'm glad that each section would be almost 5 gallons since all my Betta currently have 5 gallons or more. They really enjoy the space. I used to have them in 3.3 gallon sections, but it seemed too small.

I may end up making it 10 sections instead of 12, depends on how I feel about the space they will have. Either way, they should really like it.
My Sorority would get to have the whole 20 gallon long tank to themselves! Though I have to say, females kinda suck, not many are unique.

I plan on using the craft plastic canvas. I am either going to go with black or white, dark green if they have it. I will silicone them in place, hopefully that goes well! I plan on using painters tape and newspaper to cover all areas that should be silicone free. This should make the edges clean, like how the corners of tanks are.
 
i would love to see the 12 design. id love details and step by step[ instructions too.

and pics of your sorority roommates :) :) :) :) (jk)
 
Neat idea... :)

Although personally, I think the design leaves not enough swimming room for them.. 6 X 12 inches is not much space... I know my bettas like swimming the full length of thair takns (10 or 20 gallons)... But just IMHO. I realize 6X12 is still better than pet store cups!
 
My only question is how would you enjoy looking at the second row of fish on the second plan? It looks like to me they would be hidden unless you have the whole tank out in the open where you can walk around it.
 
Luvbugz said:
My only question is how would you enjoy looking at the second row of fish on the second plan? It looks like to me they would be hidden unless you have the whole tank out in the open where you can walk around it.
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I agree. And with painted dividers so they don't stress.
 
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