Plastic Storage Container Indoor Tank

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clemsonguy1125

Jack Dempsey
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Hey,
About a year ago I bought a 10 gallon fish tank for about 10 bucks and 3 small comet feeder goldfish. I had a spare filter and some gravel then tossed in some hides. It look great but now that the fish are about 3-4 inches each I decided they would like a slightly larger tank. I don't want to spend 50 plus dollars for another tank. I was talking to another fish owner the other day and mentioned a large plastic storage container, He said he had used one and built a wooden box around it to support it. My idea is to buy a 30 gallon storage container or cheap plastic pond and build a wooden frame around it then spray great stuff in the gaps for support. How does this sound? I have a desk with a couple cricket keepers on and a leopard gecko. I planned to put wheels on it so I can slide it in and out of the space under the desk. I have a light that I can mount to the bottom of the desk. Does this sound like it would be okay or a disaster waiting to happen.
Thanks,
Clemsonguy1125
 
sounds like your going to spend about50bucks on framing up the tank and doing all that jazz, check craigslist, youll find alot of people who are selling whole 30gal setups for 30 or 40 bucks. I live in Bowie Md and theres a guy down here selling his complete 55 for 40$
 
Yes, this idea will work. Just make sure you support the sides if they need it. This is an inexpensive way to not only keep, but to breed many fish species. You do not need a clear aquarium to be successful. :)
 
Make sure u update us with some pics
 
You're trying to keep three comets in a tank smaller than 150 gallons? :ROFL: May as well start on their tombstones now, they've got about two years left if they are lucky. Or are you planning to upgrade a little and then find a pond when they hit foot-long mark?
 
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