LOOKING FOR-------->> Divider holders

[twk1]

at the LFS

Unfortunately your lfs is way too far for me.

 

[CichlidsGoneWild]

i buy these at walmart.
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you can either use one on each side of the divider, or use 1 only and ziptie the divider to the hook. their cheap and work great.
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DMopar, your idea is great but the light diffuser won't work with smaller fish. I need the acrylic divider.

Twk, order them online. They cannot cost that much.

 

[dmopar74]

DMopar, your idea is great but the light diffuser won't work with smaller fish. I need the acrylic divider.

Twk, order them online. They cannot cost that much.

and why couldnt you use them with acrylic?

 

[CichlidsGoneWild]

I tried to make my own acrylic divider. Everything was working out great until I decided to drill holes into the acrylic. Word of advice for everyone is never ever attempt to drive acrylic without lubing the drill bit with oil.

 

[twk1]

I tried to make my own acrylic divider. Everything was working out great until I decided to drill holes into the acrylic. Word of advice for everyone is never ever attempt to drive acrylic without lubing the drill bit with oil.

Oh man.... i should've asked MFK members some questions on drilling acrylic first, because i just cracked a divider...
CichlidsGoneWild..... Okay... so what should i use to clean off all the oil on the divider so it would be safe for fish? Or just plain water will do the trick?

 

[CichlidsGoneWild]

I was thinking of using cooking oil since that stuff is bio degradeable and easier to remove than motor oil or other machinery oil. You're lucky u cracked it cuz I shattered mine into pieces. Luckily I had safety goggle on.

 

[House 64]

I tried to make my own acrylic divider. Everything was working out great until I decided to drill holes into the acrylic. Word of advice for everyone is never ever attempt to drive acrylic without lubing the drill bit with oil.

Try taping the acrylic with masking tape and using a slower setting. Back the acrylic with plywood/wood so you have a solid backing. Clean off the acrylic shavings after each hole drilled..... the acrylic shouldn't crack and the oil will not necessary. Done it a hundred time.

I have suction cup divider holders.... bought more than I need. If interested PM me, I'll sell the for what I paid.... $2.00 ea plus shipping.

 

[CichlidsGoneWild]

Attempted to redrill at the lowest setting and again I cracked the acrylic. I guess my drill is too manly for the job. I dissed the acrylic idea and decided to do this. This will work for now. You can pick up a 11x14 piece at HomeDept for $3.

 

[j-lor]

Go to menards and buy some plexi glass and a plexi cutter. This is what i use because its clear so its not ugly looking and you will need some sucktion cups to hold it.