Metal stock tank

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gmalone

Jack Dempsey
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Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum and have read some DIY articles about plywood tanks and concrete tanks.
I am wondering if anyone has ever tried cutting a rectangular hole in the side of a metal stock tank and using silicone to put in a viewing window. (Aqrylic or glass)
I know the cut edges would probably rust over time (even with the viewing window on the inside) but i was thinking this would be much easier than building one from scratch and waterproofing it.
Any thoughts or experience?
 
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Dan F

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Metal stock tanks can be toxic to fish long-term, so you would need to line the tank somehow.
 
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skjl47

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hello; there was a long thread on this just a few weeks ago, a search may find it. I believe the consesus was that it is a risky idea with out considerable effort to isolate the galvanized metal from the fish.
 
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RareExoticFish

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The metal could be toxic.
I would put a liquid rubber all in the tank so none of the metal is showing.
Post some pictures of this tank when its done.

One other option is to make a concrete tank with the viewing windows and cover the out side with a metal like cover.
 
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