Fix the leak in the rubbermaid. Then you can dig a hole and bury it in the ground. Helps maintain a more even temperature.
When I buried my rubbermaid stock tanks, I dug a hole, put the stock tank in with the lip of the tank above ground level, leveled the stock tank off, and then backfilled the hole with sand and clay dirt mixed with water. Solid as a rock and level. The stock tanks have been in the ground for about 4 years.Any advice on how to make sure the ground/hole is flat? I have a level, but I'm worried that the ground will settle in/ change after a while of having this weight on it
I did the same thing with container for my turtles I had. It's been in the same place for a year now and it's still level.When I buried my rubbermaid stock tanks, I dug a hole, put the stock tank in with the lip of the tank above ground level, leveled the stock tank off, and then backfilled the hole with sand and clay dirt mixed with water. Solid as a rock and level. The stock tanks have been in the ground for about 4 years.