New user with galvanised trough

[Jazzkitten]

Hi all
I've just bought a rectangular galvanised trough to make into a pond.
I wanted to ask advice because the outside of the trough is galvanised and has a nice patina but the inside is rusty.
Before I start filling with water/plants etc, should I do something about the rust, or will it not make any difference?
In other words, do I need to coat the inside of the tank with a protective layer, or have a black pondliner inside it?
Any help appreciated. I can't wait to get started stocking my pond with plants!
Thanks in advance
W

 

[Rugar458]

I had a bad reaction with galvanized stock tanks and baby koi. The oxidation of the metal was killing my fish. I switched bake to the rubbermaid tank and all is well. I will line the galvanized tank with a edpm liner the next time I keep fish in it.

 

[Lisak1]

Yup - you'll need to line it for sure.

 

[j.w]

I have one and I put holes in the bottom and then lined it w/epdm and have my duckweed growing in there so I can dole it out to my fish piggies

 

[Jazzkitten]

I have one and I put holes in the bottom and then lined it w/epdm and have my duckweed growing in there so I can dole it out to my fish piggies

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that is so gorgeous!

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[j.w]

that is so gorgeous!

x

 

[Mmathis]

Are you going to have plants only…..no fish?

 

[GBBUDD]

I have one and I put holes in the bottom and then lined it w/epdm and have my duckweed growing in there so I can dole it out to my fish piggies

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I never saw that pond before that is amazing @j.w

 

[j.w]

I never saw that pond before that is amazing @j.w

@GBBUDD
It's just a nice little spot to keep the duckweed growing