Using aboveground pool as an outdoor pond?

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CTU2fan,

I use the pools that have metal tube frame. I wouldn't get a sheet metal framed one. You can get them at Kmart and Wal-Mart. The come in various sizes. I have from kmart two of the size 12'x30"(about 2000 gallons) a wal-mart 12'x3' (about 2500 gallons). There is no algicides in/on these. They are easy too set up by one person (especially after the first one).

I live in south central Fla and I put my cichlids in them from April til late October. I use hardy and tropical water lilies for shade.

Go for it. You'll be glad you did!

Para
 
Still playing around with this. I think I'm gonna get one and set it up, and see what kind of temps I can maintain. If it doesn't work out for tropicals I might just do natives, and maybe try keeping my turtles in it (also native, slider & map).
 
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