20 gallon tank with a divider?

Question

I'd like to get a 20 gallon tank and a divider and devote 10 gallons to certain fish and the other 10 gallons to the other fish. Basically fish that don't get along with other fish, but ones that I can put in the same tank with a divider without any problems... Something like a betta on one side and some gouramis on the other. Got any ideas on how I can start this little project? What would you do? Do dividers really work? I love reading step by step ideas! Thanks to all that answer.

Answer 1

Yes, dividers really do work. I have used them to keep a mated pair of Angel fish separate from various other fish. Just follow the instructions (fairly easy, logical) and you will have no problems at all.

Answer 2

You could do that - although I'd put the divider about 1/3 of the way across the tank if you're getting a full-sized gourami. He might appreciate the extra room, since he'll be larger than the adult betta. If it's a dwarf gourami, a 50/50 split is fine.

I've used these in tanks for a number of reasons - to separate males from females, adults from fry, and fish that didn't get along. The only time I didn't have success was with a pair of bullhead catfish that wanted to kill each other. One managed to push his way around the side of the divider, and ate of the tail of the other before I found them and separated them again. You shouldn't have this problem, since neither of the species you'll be getting will be as large as the catfish I had (the smaller of the two was 6", and it was the 8" one that moved the divider).

You can purchase dividers that have holes predrilled for water flow - you can find clear or opaque versions, depending on whether you want the fish to see each other or not. You could also cut a piece of plexiglass to fit, drill a few holes for water movement, and fix it in place using an aquarium-safe silicon (what's in the tank corners). The second version would be more sturdy, but the first will be easier to move and won't leave silicon along the tank sides that you'll have to scrape off if you decide not to use it anymore.

Answer 3

dividers are an eyesore. A 20 gallon tank is too small to seperate gouramis to one side IMO. Most gouramis will get along but will sometimes fight when bigger (like the opaline, pink kissers, and blue) The dwarfs are usually peaceful. Bettas do better in smaller tanks. Dividers do work with smaller fish. If they are big fish they usually find some way to knock it down.

Answer 4

I don't see why it wouldn't work. people who have multiple male bettas often keep htem in a large divided tank. just be sure to provide the betta with plenty of silk or real plants, especially in front of the divider if you can see through it.

dividers are easy to use, they sell them at pet stores and comes with instructions, you pretty much just pop them in and you're ready to go. my suggestion would be to have a small filter, maybe one for 5 gallons, on the side of the betta. then have one for 15 gallons on the other side. also either get two heaters for 10gallons and place them on opposite sides or one for a 20gallon and place it in the middle.

Answer 5

A 20 gallon long is the minimum for a pair, so which you should be high-quality. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, in case you have a male, you will must be arranged for breeding. verify you do not upload a male with a male. 2 women is okay. additionally, verify you introduce them slowly. it truly is recommended to maintain the tank divided till the get used to each others presence. of path, verify you get an grownup gecko it truly is in an identical way sized as your modern gecko.

Answer 6

Lees make plenty of products and dividers. They are easy and they work.

Bettas and gouramies do get along BTW.

Answer 7

There are ready made kits you can buy. I've seen them at Petsmart.

I divided my tank by measuring and buying regular window glass. I used aquarium sealant (cheap at Walmart) on the edges and it worked perfectly.