Alternatives to regular fishtanks?

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aggressor09

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Hi all,

I have a very big fish that does not require a lot of height. It is currently in a 75gal which it outgrew very quickly.
I just got a large, roomy apartment and can dedicate an extra bedroom for a fish. It is on a concrete slab, so weight is no concern.
Rather than spending thousands on a glass or acrylic tank, I want to get some ideas on other options.
I was thinking something like a large kiddie-pool, or perhaps one of those deep and wide feeding troughs or agricultural bins. Anyone have any suggestions?
Here's the kicker-I have no car and I live in Pittsburgh in western PA, so shipping or something like that would be preferable.

Thanks a million,
 
Shipping is going to add a lot to something like that. There are plenty of different types of stock tank, our local feed store carries an 8' diameter by 30" high tank for about $300.00. You may want to call around for prices and then see if a local store could deliver it - I think this would probabaly be cheaper. Also, many freight lines that carry large items like that won't deliver just anywhere.

One last consideration is what you are going to cover it with. That much 78 degree water will mildew up your spare bedroom in a hurry if you don't cover it to kep down the humidity.

Good luck!
 
Dan Feller;2708763; said:
One last consideration is what you are going to cover it with. That much 78 degree water will mildew up your spare bedroom in a hurry if you don't cover it to kep down the humidity.

Good luck!
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Thats a good call. i would have to devise something to cover the tank, though the temperature can be fairly lower than that. the fish cant tolerate around 70, though I would keep at around 72 perhaps.

Thanks for the advice and help
 
rubbermaid sells stock tanks, in the 300 gal range. 6'x5'x2' circular.

i had few and they were great, super strong. shipping rus upwards of $500-600 depending who sells it to you, and the tanks are only $150-250. so if you can find a tractor supply company near you, renting a truck would be cheaper.

check amazon for them.
 
look for fishmarkets ,rubbermaids are tougher though but a lot expensive,some fishmarkets use these large tubs to ship thier fish....start from there
 
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