Which stock tank is better?

[Diskboy12]

I have hit a crossroads, which of these is better equiped for aquaria applications?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livest...vanized-round-stock-tank-6-ft-x-2-ft--2177138

or

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livest...sories/stock-tanks/stock-tank-300-gal-2229935


thanks,
Kevin

 

[TheFishJunky]

avoid galvanized it rusts eventually

 

[TheFishJunky]

I have a 1400 gallon stock tub I bought from Agway as a pond and although its a little less sturdy it's a great deal for what it's worth.The rubermaid's were a little small for my taste though

 

[mqktandy]

Nether get the brand that makes the green ones. Much better dimensions.

 

[Diskboy12]

I just emailed them on the exact dimensions of the rubbermaid tub. I would get the 8' by 2' round tub but I can only fit up to 6' in my door of my room.

 

[TheFishJunky]

A quick search but mine is kinda like this except buried and plumbed with 3" drains into a settling/filter chamber that leads to a 3 tier waterfall,where the first tier is my filtration also.http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_of_turtles/Habitat%20Gallery/Private%20Setups/3ambt/index.html

 

[TheFishJunky]

I just emailed them on the exact dimensions of the rubbermaid tub. I would get the 8' by 2' round tub but I can only fit up to 6' in my door of my room.

Well that's obviously not going to work then unless you have carpentry skills. Then I would rip the door out, remove the header etc and get that puppy in some how and then put it all back in place.
Mine is 9'X9'X32". My waterfalls have 2 big pooling areas so I get another 200 gallons there or so,along with 2 30 gallon drums as chambers

 

[Diskboy12]

I wish the parents would allow those types of schenanigans. Hhaa.

 

[TheFishJunky]

You could always go cheaper and get a ghetto pond/kiddie pool.That would work out for you,but I think your parents will be pissed no matter what when they see a pond or pool in your bedroom.Not to mention,that is a crap load of weight.