pool tank indoor is it good idea

[AnthonyFish20]

i saw this bestway pool and wondered if its a good idea to use it as a tank for big fish I see youtubers keep pools for fish but can it really hold up for a few years or so

 

[krichardson]

I don't see why it wouldn't, how big is it and where would you have it?

 

[Fat Homer]

All depends what its made of, the fish you keep and where you plan on placing it...

Main thing to consider is if it leaks can you deal with the damage rhe water will do if its not in a well drained basment say...

Or if you have fish with sharp barbs / stingers such as certain cats or rays, they could potentially poke holes through the pools material depending what they are made of...

So just a few things to consider before placing one indoors...

 

[Bertie07]

They hold up well but leaks may occur over time, they can be easy to patch but if there are to many leaks it can cause a tear from pressure so watch out for that

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Also don't underestimate the impact of all that humidity if you don't have it covered. You can end up with a lot of mold if not well aired out, and that can mean you need a lot more AC/heating.

 

[krichardson]

Also don't underestimate the impact of all that humidity if you don't have it covered. You can end up with a lot of mold if not well aired out, and that can mean you need a lot more AC/heating.

Agreed on the humidity.That was one of the reasons I asked where the pond was going to be located.

 

[duanes]

I have used these pools inside for large fish, and in the basement to overwinter koi, and other pond fish.
As long as I didn't try to move the pools, they remained in tact, but moving them tended to creat leaks.


above in the basement
below large Madagascan cichlids in my sons bedroom, when he went off to college

spawning in the pool

Tilapia outside in summer

 

[Pond9]

I tried a Rubbermaid Pond in basement it lasted about a month before I got rid of it the humidity was way to much for me.

 

[duanes]

I would agree the humidity can be problematic (but really not that much more than a bunch of tanks). Before I sold my house, I needed to have it remediated, and some flooring replaced.
Beside the pools in the bedroom, and basement I had over 1000 gallons of tanks.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

I have used these pools inside for large fish, and in the basement to overwinter koi, and other pond fish.
As long as I didn't try to move the pools, they remained in tact, but moving them tended to creat leaks.


above in the basement
below large Madagascan cichlids in my sons bedroom, when he went off to college

spawning in the pool

Tilapia outside in summer

the pool is just like tht its 118inch long and 84inch wide if i put it in my basement with a tile floor would it work