Plastic Cross Stitch Canvas As Dividers

[Bristlenose1804]

Hi guy
well as the title says would it be ok to use plastic cross stitch canvas as a divider in a 6 gallon tank?
thanks

 

[dwarfgourami]

Not sure if it would be strong enough to withstand the current+ fish bumping in to it; also, you would need to be sure it didn't fray so fish could cut themselves on it. How would you attach it to the tank sides?

I don't know where you're based, but I've just ordered a tank divider from Aquatics Online; it seemed like they also did stuff that could be cut to size (yours being a smaller tank than mine).

 

[newfishies]

do a site search for dividers, you will find plenty of info on how to use craft canvas to make dividers. that's what i use in my tanks

 

[Bristlenose1804]

hi there
Iv looked on the aquatics website and those dividers seem good.
There will be no current in my tank because its small tank iv decided to go without a filter and do regualer water changes

Does anyone know any good site I can look at on how to make dividers from the plastic canvas iv bought?

 

[red-devil0602]

plastic canvas is fine i have never needed to use anything different

 

[newfishies]

http/bestbettas.com/index.php?showtopic=126
sorry if this is against the rules, this is from another forum, but it is one of the best explanations of how-to make these, and i thought i could just point it out to you, rather than re-type it!!

 

[Bristlenose1804]

WOW that website was great
book report protectors with the plastic spines shoudl I be able to get these from my local stationary shop?
Anyone in the uk new if Stationary box sells these things?

thanks

 

[wolfrad]

I'm also using those spines in my 10 gallon aquarium----however I went ahead and used some all purpose 100% silicone with no additives and secured them to my tank I'm going to let them dry for 48 hrs. then add water, and filter and setup my tank which will be setup for 3 males. You can also go at www.mushi.petfish.net/diydividers.html, this shows you how to do the project also. GOOD LUCK at which ever step you take.

 

[red-devil0602]

yes they should have them. i got mine from partners 10 for a quid