Able to have aquarium in 5th wheel trailer?

[SecretHavenFarm]

My bf is a lineman, he traveles all over CA for work. He may be buying a huge 5th wheel trailer for us to live in so I can go around with him.

Would there be any way in the world I could secure and keep an aquarium in the 5th wheel? It would 90% of the time it will be parked. The only travel time would be from job site to job site.

If anyone has any idea if this is at all posable? I would like a 55, best would be my 75. But if I could do a smaller size only its better than nothing right?

I know this sounds really stupid, but im so serious about finding a way. so if you guys have any idea, im a very dedicated fish keeper and want my fish to come with me Do you guys think this would go better in the DIY section?

 

[Neophyte]

I wouldn't but I have never tried so I can't say for sure, the tanks themselves are designed for stationary use. I would think 500-600lbs of water sloshing back and forth would kill the tank.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

If I had to be mobile like that, I would have to do something like this and just put a sleeping bag on top. I cant live without fish tanks.

 

[mikeymik'd]

First worry would be weight on the floor.

If that is overcome, find a place for it where it can be permanently mounted (ie not move when in transit).

Have a couple of rubber made containers with lids, run heater and air pumps off of DC. Use these to move fish between locations.

Use sponge filters in the tank so you can move them from tank to rubbermaid containers.

 

[gt1009]

For this situation here, I'm thinking palaudarium or however you spell it. Reason being that you can't have the tank all the way full because every turn or stop water will be pouring out of the tank. I wouldn't do too big of a tank either, because you don't want that much weight on the floor of a trailer. Also, a big tank would have to factor into the towing rating on your truck. If it's a 5th wheel i'm guessing you already have a 1 ton pickup, so it probably won't be that big of a deal, but a 55 weighs 5 or 600 pounds easy.

 

[mikeymik'd]

First worry would be weight on the floor.

If that is overcome, find a place for it where it can be permanently mounted (ie not move when in transit).

Have a couple of rubber made containers with lids, run heater and air pumps off of DC. Use these to move fish between locations.

Use sponge filters in the tank so you can move them from tank to rubbermaid containers.

 

[spiff]

Presuming that the floors can handle the weight, you could build a special tight fitting lid for traveling. Or just lower the water level while traveling.

Or get one of those fiberglass tanks from aquatic eco systems. They are more flex resistant than glass or acrylic and have curved sides better suited for slosh control.

 

[Idealconcepts]

If the floor can handle the wieght and If it will be sationary 90% of the time why don't you just empty it when you move, maybe just an inch of water to cover the substrate. As some one else suggested use rubber maid containers and sponge filters on the containers when you need to move and just fill it back up when done moving. The substrate and a little bit of water inthe tank can't put too much stress onthe tank when it moves if it is onthe stand? A very sturdy stand would be a good idea and wonderif an arcylic tank would be better inthis situation?

 

[Merbeast]

I think the floor would handle it...
I would worry about securing it so the tank itself does not fall in transit. Also, moving the fish every time you travel would be a PITA, so best case scenario would be tightly secured and sealed lids (with air stones and a small vent to keep the fish from suffocating, in addition to whatever filter you use. Barring a secured, sealed lid, I would drain half the water out to drive so the fish could stay in. Also, make sure there will always be power. I think most 5th wheels use battery power, and a couple of decent pumps will drain them fast. Definitely invest in a small generator.