KRL 2 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Hi I want to DIY a divided tank for bettas, and I've been looking online for advice. Only problem is the majority of tutorials/videos/posts are from US/UK and I can't seem to find the materials needed in australia. I'd like something more solid and I saw a video where a lady used Sintra PVC- anyone know the Australian equivalent and where to get it? If I can't get that I'd settle for the mesh/report binder method but I can't find black plastic canvas/mesh anywhere (only clear or white). Any help? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter m 156 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 You mentioned mesh, should be able to get it from a place that does awnings and shade sails but I would use perspex with holes drilled in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heintz.G 254 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 https://www.bunnings.com.au/cyclone-810mm-fibreglass-insect-screen-linear-metre_p4111796 https://www.bunnings.com.au/project-panel-2440-x-1220-x-2-5mm-black-corflute_p0390164 https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=aquarium silicone Have a look and see if these they might be a viable replacement for what you can't get here, or you can check out the sponsors here and you'll get 10% discount for being a member of QLDAF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raycam01_au 658 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 u can make flyscreen screens as Heintz said, I make glass dividers for my girlfriends tanks and leave them enough off the edge to allow water flow into each section, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRL 2 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks guys I'd love to do something like perspex with holes drilled but I don't think I have the skills. That corflute stuff might work. Looks like the stuff that companies use for signs. I think I'll just walk through bunnings touching everything until I find the right strength haha. I am also worried about chemicals leaching into the water though. So much to consider! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raycam01_au 658 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 perspex is easy as to use, put small patches on masking tape where you want to drill and go in with a straight hand, it will cut easy 2 KRL and mikie91au reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRL 2 Report post Posted February 23, 2017 Great, thanks for that advice!! Perspex might be an option then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikie91au 51 Report post Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, raycam01_au said: perspex is easy as to use, put small patches on masking tape where you want to drill and go in with a straight hand, it will cut easy Yep ^^ Perspex is easy to work with, won't crack when drilled and is easily bent with a bit of heat... 2 raycam01_au and KRL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
l2h 99 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 then use these with the Perspex sheet (3mm is a good thickness) http://www.thetechden.com.au/Aquarium_Divider_p/ar37.htm 1 mikie91au reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
