I might be getting a 10 gal within a few months...

[freeflow246]

... and I was wondering what I would have to do to set up a divided 10 gal for two bettas. Just stuff like setting up a filter, making a divider, cleaning requirements, plants, other tankmates like snails and shrimp, etc.

[Littlebittyfish]

Originally Posted by freeflow246

... and I was wondering what I would have to do to set up a divided 10 gal for two bettas. Just stuff like setting up a filter, making a divider, cleaning requirements, plants, other tankmates like snails and shrimp, etc.

Making the divider:
http://www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/d...ividers-21866/
I like to cut an extra peice of the craft mesh and T the top of the divder...It prevents the bettas from jumping sections.

If you use a HOB filter you will want to baffle it well...I like to use the aquarium sponge method on page 4:
http://www.bettafish.com/showthread.php?t=30139
You could also use sponge filter...

You can either cycle the tank before adding the fish..or do an in-fish cycle and keep a close eye on water params...I usually do 2 50% water changes weekly while my tank is first setup and cycling..Cycling usually takes about a month this way...Once my tank is cycled I do a 40% water change weekly.
It is a good idea to provide lots of hiding spaces and plants live or silk for bettas in divided tanks... it helps break up the view of the other betta.

[freeflow246]

Thank you for replying! Very helpful.