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Freakyfish
04-01-2006, 9:36 PM
Thinking of building an indoor pond for a shovelnose cat that is getting to big for the 185 Gallon tank. Any suggestions?
I am thinking about 350 to 450 Gallons. Maybe 2' deep.
Make the walls tall, you never know.
waterboy
04-02-2006, 4:15 PM
Building a indoor pool is easy but I would go to the added work of building a large aquarium.Heating a large open pond is expensive , can cause mold problems, and in a aquarium you can enjoy seeing your cat from the side.I would leave open indoor ponds to fish that can be kept at room temperature.
werdna
04-02-2006, 4:22 PM
Building a indoor pool is easy but I would go to the added work of building a large aquarium.Heating a large open pond is expensive , can cause mold problems, and in a aquarium you can enjoy seeing your cat from the side.I would leave open indoor ponds to fish that can be kept at room temperature.
ya build a huge aquarium
rottbo
04-02-2006, 9:45 PM
go fro a pond if you like man its not that bad
rallysman
04-02-2006, 9:47 PM
veiwing catfish in a pond is really pretty nice. You could also use a huge stock tub from a farm store (like rottbo)
USMCtanker
04-02-2006, 9:48 PM
build a pond with just a viewing pice. so its a mix of both worlds
dovii88
04-04-2006, 10:07 PM
go big and make sure he cant jump out and that the walls can hold that water pressure you dont want that s**t to explode all over ur sloor
Music Man
06-09-2006, 1:17 AM
you can go to a 300g acrylic tank for the same money as a 300g pond so definitly go with the tank it is sooo much less maintenance. now at 1000g or more a pond is way cheaper
Steve_89
06-10-2006, 2:27 AM
veiwing catfish in a pond is really pretty nice. You could also use a huge stock tub from a farm store (like rottbo)
Agree.
The stock ponds are pretty cool.
guppy
06-10-2006, 12:21 PM
Agree.
The stock ponds are pretty cool.
And cheap!
Aras118119
06-12-2006, 12:52 PM
I would go with the stock pond they work really well
softturtle
06-12-2006, 2:28 PM
you can go to a 300g acrylic tank for the same money as a 300g pond so definitly go with the tank it is sooo much less maintenance. now at 1000g or more a pond is way cheaper
Where do you get your tanks at? I can't get a glass 300 for less than $500.
I can get a 300 gallon rubbermaid for $180 though.
http://www.stockyardsupply.com/page11/index2.html
Check the rubbermaid 300g or the farmaster 350g
Chad55
06-14-2006, 7:28 PM
I think that with those cats you need something a little bigger. I don't think a 450 would do it for life. They get rather large. I think you should do like a 700 gallon pond. But I think a pond is a good idea. I like viewing cats from the top better anyways.
Chad
Bassman89
06-14-2006, 11:02 PM
Agree.
The stock ponds are pretty cool.
ya stock ponds are awesome
necrocanis
06-15-2006, 4:20 AM
I got a 350 gal cattle trough for around $145 at my local feed store. Had it for about 9 months now and it works great. I keep huge catfish in it. I'd like to see anyone beat that price for an aquarium the same size. I like it so much in fact I plan on making a slightly smaller one. I am going to get a 150 gal for around $60. ;)
necrocanis
06-15-2006, 4:20 AM
oh yeah, and the dimensions you said you are looking for in a pond are exactly what you are looking for. Mine is 6 ft. dia, and 2ft tall.
nativelover
07-04-2006, 4:36 AM
if you do a pond make it large, 6' x4' x2' or larger. but if you want an aquarium then go 300-400 gallons. i think a pond would be better because you can always add more fish and grow lillies and such. plus you can have a really nice waterfall on a pond and not really on an aquarium, unless you do the basspro shops thing....lotta money though.
astronatus
07-05-2006, 10:49 PM
I have an 1100 gal indoor pond and it is a breeze to take care of. I have had two over the side suicides, but I think i solved that prob with plastic poultry wire. You can keep SO many fish in a tank that size. It is totally worth it, even if your tank someday splits and dumps water all over hell and back.
necrocanis
07-07-2006, 1:27 AM
The plastic on my pond is kinda thick like 1/4" thick, and there are no seems so it must be vaccum molded! It is inside also so no UV damage. i think it should last a while and if you are not totally comfortable then put a liner in it, but mine works fine! Here some pics for ya! If you see from one of the pics you can see the side view of your catfish just fine! i haven't had a problem yet. I feed the biggest one first, he's about 28" right now, and then feed the other ones! If you see though catfish look beautiful from above! Especially a TSN. Mine is 350gal., and I don't think i need to upgrade until the big one reaches more than 4', even then since it is round instead of squaure he'll have no problems turning around, and as for swimming space, well I solved that by putting my filter intakes sideways and letting the water whirlpool in a circle. when they do decide to swim they swim against the current in a big circle for hours(kinda like nascar). So don't worry so much and go to your nearest farm supply store and ask to look at their cattle troughs. Mine had sizes up to 12' dia, but only the 6' or 4' dia would fit through my doorway! They were all 2' tall.
black_monster
07-27-2006, 7:30 PM
ur pond is amazing!
necrocanis
07-31-2006, 7:14 PM
tnx, very easy too. Good luck guys!
rottbo
07-31-2006, 9:42 PM
you can go to a 300g acrylic tank for the same money as a 300g pond so definitly go with the tank it is sooo much less maintenance. now at 1000g or more a pond is way cheaper
i want to know where you can get a 300 acrylic for the pirce of setting up a pond i have $300 in my 750 gallon pond and i bet that ya cant get a 300 for even that cheap....
Redtail_Watcher
08-03-2006, 1:14 PM
i got one 4x12ft. indoor pond i suggest of putting 2x4's two feet apart from each other so the pond/tank don't ever boldge outwards. first time i put mine in i forgot to put the 2x4's to rebrace the bottom i was too tired and feeling lazzy after from putting in my 100 pound rubber liner in. That was like wrestleing a huge bull in. the pond wall buge out a half a foot!
But what i want to know is any one has any suggestion of a water paint selant to help me to seal my wood to make it water proof and non toxic, any suggestions please help!
Thinking of building an indoor pond for a shovelnose cat that is getting to big for the 185 Gallon tank. Any suggestions?
I am thinking about 350 to 450 Gallons. Maybe 2' deep.
Redtail_Watcher
08-03-2006, 1:20 PM
you tried to get the cutting the glass in half yet?? it might be cheaper because of the weight...
i want to know where you can get a 300 acrylic for the pirce of setting up a pond i have $300 in my 750 gallon pond and i bet that ya cant get a 300 for even that cheap....
nativelover
09-04-2006, 3:22 PM
Building a indoor pool is easy but I would go to the added work of building a large aquarium.Heating a large open pond is expensive , can cause mold problems, and in a aquarium you can enjoy seeing your cat from the side.I would leave open indoor ponds to fish that can be kept at room temperature.
TSN's cant be kept at room temp? isnt room temp from 76-80 deg. usually? well thats what my house is always set at and i have heaters but they never come on.
stotty
09-04-2006, 3:42 PM
I bought a performed one. I haven’t got any pics of it in will try and get some in a few days time its in just no water in there yet. Just running it like a pond, got a large pond filter and pond pump on it I hope it works well:D
Redtail_Watcher
09-05-2006, 1:25 AM
here are a picture of mines under reconstruction... due to bowling 6inch out to both sides of the pond tank i will have it up and running I'm turning it into a diy with glass tank.
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