SUCESS!! NEW POND CONTAINER!! Let me know!!!

[alice]

Hello, we finally got a horse tack store closer to my place and in town!!
Would these be bigger and usable for a pond, compared to our little 121L!!?? Please let me know!!

They are at BRIDLE PATH HORSE AND TACK STORE

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[addy1]

Your current one is 121 liters? according to my conversion program that = 31 gallons so you would not be gaining in size.

 

[alice]

Awwwwwwh dang!!

 

[addy1]

sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry !

 

[alice]

Where could i possibly find a bigger one :/

 

[sissy]

Have you checked local garden centers .There are stock tanks out there and they carry some at hardware centers and garden centers .You can get one at 60 gallons and up .I have a 100 gallon a 150 gallon and a 300 gallon .I built a metal surround for around one of mine to make a focal point by the driveway

 

[alice]

Yeaah, Ive checked everywhere they only have liners for man made dug ponds

 

[slakker]

What about this?

https://www.waresdirect.com/products/Commercial-Products/Rubbermaid-/Stock-Tanks245897

I see these at the local aquarium store. 150 Gallons!

 

[alice]

It's nice, but way over priced I feel

 

[slakker]

What price point are you looking for? I've seen large barrels and tanks at the flea market before as well, but you have to ensure they never held bad/toxic chemicals.

 

[Dave 54]

Alice I dont know your age but you have to splash out to buy a decent sized tank 150 US gallons is perfect for what you want then you need to look at a filter and a UV-C big enought to filter the stock tank.
So obviously there will be an initial cost to start with but consider this , that stock tank will last a long time as will the filters UV-C etc if propperly looked after and maintained .

Dave

 

[alice]

I'm 25, but im also looking for my moms paycheck too. I don't think she is going to want to fork out $400

 

[slakker]

I just noticed you're in Canada as am I... if by chance you're in the Vancouver area, go out to the Cloverdale flea market and see if they have any thing you can use.

 

[MitchM]

Alice, one thing you should be aware of is that containers like the one you are using are not meant to hold water for a long period of time.
The plastic can crack and the container will split open. Those tubs do not stand up well to being outdoors either.
Those containers are only meant to store dry goods.
I recommend you find a suitable replacement container sooner rather than later.

You might want to have a look on Craigslist or Kijiji for a clean used water container.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I found one of my stock tanks (100 gallon) on craigslist, got for $40 if I remember correctly