View Full Version : round rubbermaid tub for pond?
PhoMan
03-23-2006, 1:36 AM
I was thinking of building/setting up a small indoor pond .... do you guys think it'd be cheaper to buy the rubbermaid tub and use it as a pond?
maybe build a wood housing and drop it in to make it look better than just a tub.... I know the tubs come as big as 500ish gallons.
I am sure the tub is more durable than pond liner... and you can move it around as needed... I know I may need to do this in a few years.
Jason_S
03-23-2006, 2:00 AM
if you don't want one much over 500 gallons then I'd just get one of the tubs. if I ever did a DIY pond it would be well over 1000 gallons. of course, it would also never be moved either. LOL :D
Rubbermaid makes a nice oval 300g stock trough for $315.
Oddball
03-23-2006, 9:37 AM
gemplers.com has a 400gal stock tank for under $220. aquaticeco.com has poly bins up to 1500gals and can install 24"x24" windows in them. Their poly bins are also under $1 a gallon.
BTW, Rubbermaid no longer has stock tanks over 300gals.
rallysman
03-23-2006, 9:39 AM
around here I can get the rubbermaid tub (300 gal) for under $200
rottbo
03-23-2006, 9:42 AM
i use a 150 gallon rubbermaid agricultural water trough it works great i paid $100 i think for it heres a pic or two
i like it because you can plumb your filter straight in through the bottom bulkhead
around here I can get the rubbermaid tub (300 gal) for under $200
Yeah the Ace hardware here has them for $200 but the Rubbermaid website sells them for more, pretty odd.
Aquatieco has some strange stuff.
softturtle
03-23-2006, 2:34 PM
They have them at the Tractor Supply Co. for $180 (the 300 gal). They also have bigger galvanized steal tubs for even cheaper, but I don't think they will make it inside my door. That brings up another thought, measure before you buy.
A company in my town called 'Aslin Finch Feed & Seed' sells the oval 300g poly 'horse troughs' for about $160. If you go to an equine store or anything that is farm related, you might be able to find a good deal like these ones.
Jason_S
03-23-2006, 2:38 PM
stores like Lowes and Menards may also carry them. the Menards here in Columbus had a 150 in stock when I was looking and could have ordered me the 300 gallon for $180ish. :)
rottbo
03-23-2006, 2:41 PM
i wouldnt use a galvanized steel one myself poly ones are just to good at the farm supply store where i got mine they have a 1800 gallon circular poly tub but i couldnt fit that down my stairs and my woman would kill me if i took up the garage
rallysman
03-23-2006, 2:51 PM
stores like Lowes and Menards may also carry them. the Menards here in Columbus had a 150 in stock when I was looking and could have ordered me the 300 gallon for $180ish. :)
go to rural king. They stock them for $160:)
rottbo
03-23-2006, 3:02 PM
i was gonna get the 300 but i wasnt sure i could get it down the stairs but i know that i can now so i was thinking of getting one for a huge water aging system for the new pond
adc-aquatics
03-23-2006, 3:46 PM
http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=8&paID=1039&sonID=214&page=3&productID=9331
Opiate
03-31-2006, 9:30 PM
nice lookin pond!! :P
If you use a galvanized container you need a liner or to coat any area that gets near the water with a gelcoat.
Heretic
05-01-2006, 12:58 AM
I have a 300g rubbermaid in my basement, turned on its side it should fit thru a regular opening. It fit into my door easily (I have a daylight basement).