Pond

[chiquitaemia]

I want to put a planted above ground pond in green House I want to get in the spring. Thinking a galvanized horse through about 100 gal with plants and tap so can use poopy water to water plants in greenn house....any thoughts?

[Fish Folk]

I like these from Tractor Supply…

There are a number of other shapes and sizes too.

I guess a metal one might work, but I always avoid them.

[chiquitaemia]

I liked those and the one lil bigger with folds too.....was think galvanized because taller is all....harder for predicted get fish

[Schuyler]

There was a talk at my local aquarium club about outdoor tubs. He recommended using liquid rubber that you can paint on. You can buy it at hardware stores. If I remember right he said that he uses a brand that says something about Canada.

I would probably go with a big Rubbermaid but if you go galvanized I would consider coating the inside.

[chiquitaemia]

Ok thank you everybody. This helps

[TOtrees]

I've used 50 gallon storage totes for a couple years, with no issues. The plastic is inert, and flexible enough that it's not brittle, even after a couple years in the sun. It's definitely a thinner wall than the stock tanks though, and I have found that I have to tie a couple pieces of wood under the lip of the "long" side, to prevent splitting of the rim due to bowing, from the water weight. Like this:

Here's the bin I use, from Canadian Tire. I remove the wheels, and the bottom is flat and well-reinforced. 

My point is you can make do with almost anything, as long as it hold water and is durable (and not toxic). 

Edited February 8 by TOtrees

[chiquitaemia]

I like the drawing

On 2/8/2024 at 7:48 AM, TOtrees said:

I've used 50 gallon storage totes for a couple years, with no issues. The plastic is inert, and flexible enough that it's not brittle, even after a couple years in the sun. It's definitely a thinner wall than the stock tanks though, and I have found that I have to tie a couple pieces of wood under the lip of the "long" side, to prevent splitting of the rim due to bowing, from the water weight. Like this:

Here's the bin I use, from Canadian Tire. I remove the wheels, and the bottom is flat and well-reinforced. 

My point is you can make do with almost anything, as long as it hold water and is durable (and not toxic). 

I like drawing