Polys in stock tank

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RemainVayne

RemainVayne

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I'm looking to upgrade my poly habitat in the coming months. This upgrade is going I my unfinished basement and is only temporary until we move into a new house in a few years and I can get a nice display tank.

I'm considering a pentair fiberglass as one of the more economic options; however, my wife doesn't even like the price of those...

Option 2 is going with a 300g Rubbermaid stock tank. It's not perfect, but will give them much more room that my current 18" wide setup. I know the stock tank tapers down, but does anyone have the measurements of the very bottom?

Either way, I'll be drilling in some bulkheads for a DIY sump setup. Let me know your thoughts!
 
RemainVayne said:
I'm looking to upgrade my poly habitat in the coming months. This upgrade is going I my unfinished basement and is only temporary until we move into a new house in a few years and I can get a nice display tank.

I'm considering a pentair fiberglass as one of the more economic options; however, my wife doesn't even like the price of those...

Option 2 is going with a 300g Rubbermaid stock tank. It's not perfect, but will give them much more room that my current 18" wide setup. I know the stock tank tapers down, but does anyone have the measurements of the very bottom?

Either way, I'll be drilling in some bulkheads for a DIY sump setup. Let me know your thoughts!
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The only concern is what type of cover will you use. Polys will get spooked and may jump out some try to escape.
 
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magpie said:
Whats your stock - sizes and species?
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1 ornate @13"
1 lap @9"
1 ansorgii @6"
2 teugs - 1 @7" and 1 @5"
3 endli - 1 @4" (runt that isn't growing) 2 babies @3"
1 delhezi @5"
1 BGK @10"
1 black spot eel @12"
1 flagtail @9"
1 Pearsei @3"
3 ropefish @many, many inches


Im really leaning towards the stock tank because it's only $180 vs the $1000+ for a 270g pentair after freight. The pentair has limited viewing, while the stock tank obviously has only downward viewing. The stock tank also seems to have more generous floor space than the pentair.

Thoughts? Please give me some opinions! And remember, either option is only for a couple years so I'm really more interested in providing the most growing space than having a show tank.
 
RemainVayne said:
1 ornate @13"
1 lap @9"
1 ansorgii @6"
2 teugs - 1 @7" and 1 @5"
3 endli - 1 @4" (runt that isn't growing) 2 babies @3"
1 delhezi @5"
1 BGK @10"
1 black spot eel @12"
1 flagtail @9"
1 Pearsei @3"
3 ropefish @many, many inches


Im really leaning towards the stock tank because it's only $180 vs the $1000+ for a 270g pentair after freight. The pentair has limited viewing, while the stock tank obviously has only downward viewing. The stock tank also seems to have more generous floor space than the pentair.

Thoughts? Please give me some opinions! And remember, either option is only for a couple years so I'm really more interested in providing the most growing space than having a show tank.
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I can't imagine keeping my polys in a stock tank for a couple years and only being able to look at them from above. I think $1000 for a 270g is a fair price... I paid upwards of $5000 for my 320g (albeit its made of glass). My 2 cents is to go for the 270g since you'll be having it for a few years at least; the depreciation should be reasonable provided that you stick to keeping for a few years and not decide to keep it forever :D
 
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Alexkoj said:
I can't imagine keeping my polys in a stock tank for a couple years and only being able to look at them from above. I think $1000 for a 270g is a fair price... I paid upwards of $5000 for my 320g (albeit its made of glass). My 2 cents is to go for the 270g since you'll be having it for a few years at least; the depreciation should be reasonable provided that you stick to keeping for a few years and not decide to keep it forever :D
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I don't know about you but bichirs look pretty damn cool from above. I would not mind keeping bichirs in a pond/stock tank.

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Alexkoj said:
For years? You have to reassess that statement after pasting black oyama on all 4 sides of your tank :)
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Yeah for years would be okay for me especially if it was the cheapest or best option. If someone were to give me a free 8'x4'x2.5' stock tank (no viewing panel). I would not hesitate to keep my fish in there for years. :D In the OP's case, I would do option 2 so you can save money for the display tank later on.
 
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I would go the with the cheaper one, more space and cost less, only down side is your looking from above and when you have alot of water movement you cant really see anything. Can always save money ang get a huge tank later on or maybe build you own tank which can also be cheaper.
 
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