Indoor Pond: Help and Ideas

[jwowoski]

Hey guys,
I need some help and some ideas, I want to make an indoor pond because I have some monsters that need bigger tank space but its hard finding a big 200+ gallon tank for the right price and in my area. So I have some ideas, I could put and build one in my basement. Theres carpet but i could rip out a good chunk where I would put the pond. Its room temperature in the basement which is a plus. Filtartion won't be a problem. My other idea is to get a one of those steal pools you can get at walmart or target, but I would have to put that in the garage and theres no central air in the garage so that would be a problem with heating the water up. I live in New York so thats a problem because of the harsh winters. Can some of you guys lead me the right way or give me some ideas that maybe you did for your indoor ponds.
Thanks

 

[jwowoski]

Would using a poly stock tank work?


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[joe jaskot]

People use the 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tanks. Just cover to help control humidity and prevent mold from growing. You can also build a wood frame and used a pond liner.

 

[jwowoski]

What about heating? What's a good way of keeping it warm for tropicals?


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[jsodwi]

I'd recently had my fish holding in a 300g stock pond in my basement. I covered it with a sheet of plastic on top and it still smelled like a humid fish store. It was ok for a short 2 weeks but in the long run I would absolutely do some major ventilation.

 

[jwowoski]

I'm thinking about using a index pool, one of those best way pools. It's about 400 gallons, how could I keep that warm? My basement is done and has central air. So it's heated during the winter. Any ideas?


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[duanes]

I have the @500 Intex pool in the college attending sons room, for Madagascans (they like heat).
So using 2 x 300 watt aquarium heaters, just making sure they are in the current from the pimp, and sit in a pot, or on a tile.


Have the @ 900 gal Bestway in the basement without heaters for over wintering decorative carp, and Uruguayans.

 

[jwowoski]

Oh wow! Thanks that helps a lot!


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[Mayo]

i was also using pools before i built my fibreglass tank, just made my own cover to help keep the heat and humidity in


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