What way to go about it?

[M@T!@$]

So our family just bought a new house and in the basement there is a 15'-20' x 15' open space. They were grateful enough to let me use it until I move out. Of course I've got 2.5 years till college/ 3 years till I can apply for my dream job. And of course wouldn't be able to take a large tank with me when I move on with my life at that time.

So I'd like to create something of a decent size, but still cheap enough that I could tear down, or disassemble. What I was thinking is a indoor pond idea, like a small intex pool with extra liner on top, or a 6' x 6' or 8' x 6' plywood pond. What do you guys think would be better in price wise/ for taking down. I would rather go with the cheap pool, but I think humidity would be an issue. And the plywood pond would be more customizable, but more money would go into it.

I'd like to keep 2-3 rays and possibly a tiger shovel nose, 2 clown knifes , albino Id shark, and a jardini ado

 

[robham777]

The intex pool would be a lot easier to get going and also to tear down and transport. Are you worried that condensation will form on the outside of the pool?

 

[M@T!@$]

The intex pool would be a lot easier to get going and also to tear down and transport. Are you worried that condensation will form on the outside of the pool?

Yes, but I think running a couple de humidifiers. Any ideas on making the itex pool "look nice"? Maybe wrap it with some of this bamboo patio stuff?

 

[robham777]

That would look pretty good. I would imagine someone on here has one of those pools set up and could give you some pros and cons.

Edit: you could also do some concrete covered styrofoam rock work as well.

 

[M@T!@$]

That would look pretty good. I would imagine someone on here has one of those pools set up and could give you some pros and cons.

Edit: you could also do some concrete covered styrofoam rock work as well.

That's looks nice. Only thing I'm scared of is the pool ripping, but I think a 45 mill pond liner on top should be fine. how to setup the filters with a sump might be difficult

 

[robham777]

DIY overflows are cheap and easy to build. There is a 10'x30" steel frame pool on the Toys R us web page for $140. It holds 1700 gallons @ 90% full. Do you have a drain in the basement?

 

[M@T!@$]

DIY overflows are cheap and easy to build. There is a 10'x30" steel frame pool on the Toys R us web page for $140. It holds 1700 gallons @ 90% full. Do you have a drain in the basement?

I'll have to see. There is a bathroom in that part of the room also. Next time we make the trip up before we move I'll check.. Wish I could go there now but it's 9 hours away lol