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Dilemma
- Thread starter mbdorfer
- Start date
Jimmy Johnson
Old Timer
I would divide
I have a couple of 55 gallon tanks I divided and they work quite well.
Here is one
the other one
both sides of the second split tank
left side
right side
I have a couple of 55 gallon tanks I divided and they work quite well.
Here is one
the other one
both sides of the second split tank
left side
right side
Jimmy Johnson
Old Timer
hey Mike
The divider is just a tight fitting piece I cut, but there is a secret.
In 55 gallon tanks there is a plastic piece in the middle of the tank that helps keep the tank from swelling in the center when filled with water.
I drilled two holes through this piece down into the divider and added two screws to help keep it secure. One thing though. I had to notch the top of the divider because there is a piece in the dead center of the plastic piece that protrudes downward.
If you look at a 55 gallon tank you will see what I mean.
The lids are plywood cut to , I think, 13" x 24" (half the tank)
I cut out a round hole for the dome light and then stapled nylon screen to keep the snakes from escaping. I drilled several rows of holes on each side of the lid for circulation.
Add handles for easy lifting.
To make the lids secure I add strips of board to the bottom of the lid. These are cut to the same dimension as the inside of the aquarium ( 12 1/2" I think)
These are fastened to the underside of the lid approximately 3/4 of an inch from each end. They need to be a tight fit. When you place the lid down on the aquarium it needs to be a fairly tight fit.
I have never had a snake escape from a tank with these lids.
Not very technical but I use bent nails to hold the dome light in place.
You will see the nails in one of the pics. I just place the dome light in position and turn the nails towards the dome and they hold perfectly.
.
.
.
.
The divider is just a tight fitting piece I cut, but there is a secret.
In 55 gallon tanks there is a plastic piece in the middle of the tank that helps keep the tank from swelling in the center when filled with water.
I drilled two holes through this piece down into the divider and added two screws to help keep it secure. One thing though. I had to notch the top of the divider because there is a piece in the dead center of the plastic piece that protrudes downward.
If you look at a 55 gallon tank you will see what I mean.
The lids are plywood cut to , I think, 13" x 24" (half the tank)
I cut out a round hole for the dome light and then stapled nylon screen to keep the snakes from escaping. I drilled several rows of holes on each side of the lid for circulation.
Add handles for easy lifting.
To make the lids secure I add strips of board to the bottom of the lid. These are cut to the same dimension as the inside of the aquarium ( 12 1/2" I think)
These are fastened to the underside of the lid approximately 3/4 of an inch from each end. They need to be a tight fit. When you place the lid down on the aquarium it needs to be a fairly tight fit.
I have never had a snake escape from a tank with these lids.
Not very technical but I use bent nails to hold the dome light in place.
You will see the nails in one of the pics. I just place the dome light in position and turn the nails towards the dome and they hold perfectly.
.
.
.
.
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