Rubbermaid 300 gallon Stock Tank question (for my RTC)

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blissful_sky

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I have a Red Tail catfish that is about 19" long at the moment and I want to upgrade him to a 300 gallon tank. Though still being as young as I am, my savings won't allow me to buy something magnificent. So I was thinking maybe a Rubbermaid stock tank will do.

Though here are some problems.
I don't know what type of filtration system that I would have to use.
The tank would be going in my house so it may be on the second floor, would I need to put anything under it to help diverse the weight at all? Should I not fill it up completely?
I also have a little brother, who is very curious. I would need to know how to build a very strong cover for this tank. Do you guys have any ideas on what I should use or get? Or ideas on what I should do to make this Rubbermaid stock tank the best tank for my RTC.

Thank You
 
blissful_sky;504805; said:
I have a Red Tail catfish that is about 19" long at the moment and I want to upgrade him to a 300 gallon tank. Though still being as young as I am, my savings won't allow me to buy something magnificent. So I was thinking maybe a Rubbermaid stock tank will do.

Though here are some problems.
I don't know what type of filtration system that I would have to use.
The tank would be going in my house so it may be on the second floor, would I need to put anything under it to help diverse the weight at all? Should I not fill it up completely?
I also have a little brother, who is very curious. I would need to know how to build a very strong cover for this tank. Do you guys have any ideas on what I should use or get? Or ideas on what I should do to make this Rubbermaid stock tank the best tank for my RTC.

Thank You
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Sorry for the repost from earlier. My Q was moved from another section into this one :repost:
 
I'd be wary of a 3000lb tank on anything but a slab floor. If it's the black rubbermade 300 with slat bottom, you could raise it on 10 cinderblocks to help get it away from little brother. With the weight distributed to 10 blocks and the pond only filled to 6" from the top, you're looking at less than 250lbs per sq/ft of pressure on your floor. But, I'd worry about little brother falling in. My 300 holds a standard plastic patio table top as a cover. Cost me $15 at a yard sale and will support the weight of a 6 y/o without breaking (at least, my nephew didn't break it). Having a glass top made to fit will run about $800. For filtration, I have a pond wet/dry filter sitting on a PVC stool ($9.99 Wal-Mart special) at the inside back of the pond. All the plumbing is inside so, no leaks. The filter and pump (ebay specials) ran less than $100 and can handle a koi pond up to 1100gals. Heating is the expensive part. You'll need an 800W to 1000W heater and controller. These rigs cost anywhere from $129 to $200 depending on manfacturer.
 
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