I got a better Idea get one of these! http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=66103&catid=892 they r pretty good in size and round circles just may want to buy another pond liner to go inside of it
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What's the point of having a stock tank with a few big catfish in? Maybe I'm weird, but it sounds pointless. You only see them when staring over the stock tank (for me one of the only purpose of a fish tank is too see and enjoy the fish), and it's too small to swim with the fishes in. If were you, I would just get an intex pool and put a layer of pond liner over it to be safe. Much bigger and cheaper.
I agree. I have about the same amount of filtration on my 225, and I still have to do a 50% wc per week (sometimes once every two weeks).duke33;4283299; said:
I used a 300 gal stock tank as an "Indoor Cichlid Pond" for years and was very happy with it. I'll admit the top view only was restrictive compared to a typical glass/acrylic aquarium, but the solid side walls seemed to make the fish feel more comfortable.
I found I could fit a whole lot of fish in it, although I was keeping 6~12" Cichlids and not 30" catfish. I think something this size would be okay (but not 'good') for one or two 30" cats, but not 5. The diameter of the tank is only a little over double the fishes length. It is quite true that they could swim in circles thus allowing them a much longer "linear path" but 5 large cats with 5 large hides they will be constantly running into one another which will likely interrupt their "linear path".
I have also seen some 8' round 700 gallon kiddie pools that I was very tempted to buy. I think the little bit of extra diameter would make a huge difference in your case.
As for filtration, I highly suggest you consider a Pressurized Pond Filter such as the BioForce 2000. I used this filter on my stock tank for years and was completely satisfied with it. It works well with up to an 1800 gph pump.
I found I could fit a whole lot of fish in it, although I was keeping 6~12" Cichlids and not 30" catfish. I think something this size would be okay (but not 'good') for one or two 30" cats, but not 5. The diameter of the tank is only a little over double the fishes length. It is quite true that they could swim in circles thus allowing them a much longer "linear path" but 5 large cats with 5 large hides they will be constantly running into one another which will likely interrupt their "linear path".
I have also seen some 8' round 700 gallon kiddie pools that I was very tempted to buy. I think the little bit of extra diameter would make a huge difference in your case.
As for filtration, I highly suggest you consider a Pressurized Pond Filter such as the BioForce 2000. I used this filter on my stock tank for years and was completely satisfied with it. It works well with up to an 1800 gph pump.
Thanks everyone.
I have re thought the stocking of the 300 gallon.
This is what Iam thinking 3 giant rapheals and 1 leiarius pictus.
Iam also thinking about checking out the pool sale at the end of summer.
I have re thought the stocking of the 300 gallon.
This is what Iam thinking 3 giant rapheals and 1 leiarius pictus.
Iam also thinking about checking out the pool sale at the end of summer.
