ragin_cajun
Scratch the metal stock tank. Went through the reviews and it rusted. looks like its a 90 gallon unless I can find something else330 gallon setup and sump build
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ragin_cajun
Scratch the metal stock tank. Went through the reviews and it rusted. looks like its a 90 gallon unless I can find something else
james --
why don't you take a look at those big rubbermaid stock tanks they sell at feed stores for horses and livestock. They're big black fiberglass water troughs.
Like this.... https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-C...&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000NPBLAU&th=1
May not be much cheaper than a used tank, but it's new, easy to find, and almost no chance it'll leak on you.
Another idea is to get a used fish tank, and reseal it. I think most of the worry of a used tank leaking is that they often have sat up with no water in them and the silicon seal dries out. If you reseal it yourself, you'd know it's good?
Or just dry a new glass tank for a sump. A 125 gallon tank with no stand is pretty cheap.
why don't you take a look at those big rubbermaid stock tanks they sell at feed stores for horses and livestock. They're big black fiberglass water troughs.
Like this.... https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-C...&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000NPBLAU&th=1
May not be much cheaper than a used tank, but it's new, easy to find, and almost no chance it'll leak on you.
Another idea is to get a used fish tank, and reseal it. I think most of the worry of a used tank leaking is that they often have sat up with no water in them and the silicon seal dries out. If you reseal it yourself, you'd know it's good?
Or just dry a new glass tank for a sump. A 125 gallon tank with no stand is pretty cheap.
Ive looked at those rubbermaid tanks and would have liked to have used one but it will not fit under my stand. the tank is 30" and the stock tank is 31". I will check tractor supply first to see if those dimensions are acurate though in person.
Ill take a look at a 125. Gotta see how cheap it is
ragin_cajun
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jaws7777
take a look at this. it would work with the size I need
https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/...p-tanks/aquabundance-modular-130-gallon-tank/
take a look at this. it would work with the size I need
https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/...p-tanks/aquabundance-modular-130-gallon-tank/
Ive never used one so really can comment. I wouldnt be opposed to using something like ragin posted if you could find one that fits
I would rather use the rubbermaid like ragin posted but I dont think its going to fit since its going to be to wide. I thought the other one would be interesting just have no experience with it and its the first ive seen
If the Rubbermaid doesn't work out, I'm with rajun on getting a 125. It will fit very nicely under your tank and give you lots of room for your filtration.
Thats what I am thinking. I need to find one cheap enough though. Plus if I look used everyone on craigslist has got their 55 gallon setups listed for $800. Gotta find the right one
lol I know always crappy. I've only gotten one good deal and that was my 90 gallon with stand and canopy plus lights, filtration and heater that I just got rid of. Great shape.
Put I really am thinking of that aquaponics sump. Perfect size. Will never have to reseal. It's 45lbs so not a hassle to move at all. Gives me more volume as well. The company said they use them all the time for dumps for their setups. Cheaper than acrylic in the long run and will hold up better than a heavy glass tank
