Now, use some aquarium sealant, which you can purchase at any fish/pet store, and glue it in place..
I did basically the same thing when I first got my BP's, but I used glass instead of wood. Be forewarned, though, that they will eventually outgrow the space of half of a 55g aquarium...
If you use the aquarium glue, can you later remove it and open the tank up so one BP can have the whole space? Or is it permanent?