I saw something simular at a fishing road show once years ago. they used the lake water and pumped it in then overflow back into the lake. the tank was metal and it was painted with a marine paint. the viewing glass was Acrylic and was really thick bu it was 3+ feet deep. filters can cause grief cause the bio filtration needs to be maintained and if you are not using it constantly it dies so draining the tank isn't an option. look into your state laws though on holding native species some are not fond of it and can end up in legal trouble. you might need to get a temporary permit. good luck and post pics anyone who shares fish with the public is doing a great service to the sustainability of the hobby and the sport around them. as well as the environment.
Building Tank On Trailer
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I saw something simular at a fishing road show once years ago. they used the lake water and pumped it in then overflow back into the lake. the tank was metal and it was painted with a marine paint. the viewing glass was Acrylic and was really thick bu it was 3+ feet deep. filters can cause grief cause the bio filtration needs to be maintained and if you are not using it constantly it dies so draining the tank isn't an option. look into your state laws though on holding native species some are not fond of it and can end up in legal trouble. you might need to get a temporary permit. good luck and post pics anyone who shares fish with the public is doing a great service to the sustainability of the hobby and the sport around them. as well as the environment.
Thanks greengiant... That brings up a good question about the paint. I have been thinking about the outside paint on the trailer and tank. And not thought too much about the inside of the tank. I guess I could use the same paint or should I use some type of epoxy? Will the fish be ok with most type paint finishes?
The thought about people being able to view fish is much of my motivation for doing this project. Since I have been looking at this site I have thought several times how cool it would be to get with some MonsterFish people here in Alabama and let them display fish sometimes like at a fall festival type set-up. People being able to view some of the fish that I see on here up close would be awesome. I know some of them are to water and temperature sensitive. But there may be times when it could be set up several days ahead and regulate the water.
Anybody else that reads this thread and has thoughts or input please share them. Everyone who has responded has helped in some way.
Thanks
The thought about people being able to view fish is much of my motivation for doing this project. Since I have been looking at this site I have thought several times how cool it would be to get with some MonsterFish people here in Alabama and let them display fish sometimes like at a fall festival type set-up. People being able to view some of the fish that I see on here up close would be awesome. I know some of them are to water and temperature sensitive. But there may be times when it could be set up several days ahead and regulate the water.
Anybody else that reads this thread and has thoughts or input please share them. Everyone who has responded has helped in some way.
Thanks
Well now that might be just a bit overboard...Most if not all of these monsters cannot just be shuffled around like a little doggy or something...And then to try and fill and cycle a rolling tank, No GO there for sure...Fish per se are not too portable, It's hard enough getting them to acclimate to their home tank at times...disease is triggered by stresses and moving fish stresses the the heck out of them bigtime...AFOUTDOORS;2294600; said:
I have often considered a portable display but as Zen said... it's to much stress for the Fish...Unless they live in the tank Fulltime (which I've also considered 
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)I can see it now...basslover34;2295252; said:I have often considered a portable display but as Zen said... it's to much stress for the Fish...Unless they live in the tank Fulltime (which I've also considered
barbel-lees Arowana on the first speed bump you space out on...
c'mon don't tell me you never ran over a speed bump,
full speed,
both axles, and spooked yourself even...
You'll want to make sure everything you use has added UV inhibitors or is rated for exterior use. In particular I would be concerned about the acrylic and epoxy, both of which are known to degrade when exposed to UV.
Unfortunately I don't have any specific recommendations. I have used two-part pool paint in outdoor applications so that might be something to consider as a topcoat.
Unfortunately I don't have any specific recommendations. I have used two-part pool paint in outdoor applications so that might be something to consider as a topcoat.
That single axle trailer is definitely designed to run dry...parked, put on level ground with jack stands then filled...I'm surprised it doesn't have large pads for under the jack stands...maybe it does,Dan Feller;2297876; said:
I just don't see them...
