My neighbor just gave me a 125gal. I am really want to get into breeding guppies for desired traits. This requires a lot of individual tanks to pair them up individually. I was thinking of taking plexiglass and sectioning the tank up with it and silicone. Has anyone ever split a tank up into 4 or 5 sections? Or can someone give some input as to what I am thinking about doing?
separating a 125 gal
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It'd be easier to filter the tank if your dividers had slots in them. Other than that, sounds like a fun project!
This might seem silly but i have to ask anyway: Would the fish seamen be able to travel from one section to the next and impregnate the female in a different section?
I am separating for genetics though, so I dont want one male fertilizing another female in another set that is setup with another male.
Shouldn't be an issue. Guppies fertilize internally.
I suggest semi-rigid jap mat or Matala mat as dividers. Cut pieces just slightly larger than the tank's width; they will stay where you put them without need for sealant, are easily moved, and provide some additional biofiltration.
I suggest semi-rigid jap mat or Matala mat as dividers. Cut pieces just slightly larger than the tank's width; they will stay where you put them without need for sealant, are easily moved, and provide some additional biofiltration.
Build net dividers so the fish stay isolated but the water flows free. Filter mats will restrict flow between compartments.
Net dividers sound like the best/easiest solution. Especially compared to what I was thinking. I think I am going to go with that craft plastic criss-cross stuff.
I am going to go to the craft store and get some of those plasic sheets with have holes in them (im not sure what they are called). Could I just use hot glue instead of silicone to make sure they dont budge?