fry proof tank divider

[Matt181]

just a quick question

i need to divide a tank into two sections for a breeding project, one half parants to provide their care and the other half for the growout stage

the problem is i dont want the free swimming fry to be able to move from the first section to the second and get eaten by fish already in growout.

so i need to design a fry proof tank divider that will allow water to pass through but not fry.

i was thinking of stretching a pair of tights over a tank divider? but i was wondering if anyone had done this kind thing before?

With thanks
Matt

 

[latshki]

get a piece of plexi glass and cut it to size then cut a big square in the middle then take window mesh and cover the hole
bam, done

 

[Matt181]

but surely the fry would be able to swim through the mesh?

With thanks
Matt

 

[axelfoley]

tiny fry from fish like anabantoids might be small enough to pass through the holes in a window screen. most fry would be two large once free-swimming. maybe just keep the screened opening a couple inches off the substrate so tiny wigglers don't wander through the screen. hth