What are some good ways to insulate a stock tank? (and a TT)

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Somewhere in another thread, I think I brought up a similar topic, but now looking for more specific help....

Three hundred gallon Rubbermaid stock tank. It's my QT. Cold weather crept up [while I was busy with other things] before I had a chance to do any kind of a surround -- so that's not going to happen this season. But it is still my QT and I'd like to keep it going. For the past 5 or 6 days, the temp in the tank has been in the mid-40's [ F ] range, but come Jan/Feb, I'm sure we're looking at near-freezing [of the tank water].

  1. OUTSIDE insulation -- would wrapping it in something like bubble wrap, or rolled insulation do any good at all? Or a combination of both? Other suggestions?
  2. What would make a good covering for the top -- something to prevent the loss of whatever "heat" is in the water from escaping -- and how much of an opening should be there for gas exchange?
  3. and what about heaters for a tank that size? Can you regulate the temp at all with those? Or are they only intended to prevent ice? IOW, would a heater do any good at keeping a slightly higher [than freezing] temp?
Also, I have a DIY trickle tower going as filtration, which I know isn't the best to have during cold weather. I covered the totes loosely with foam sheets [actually, some camping pads] just to help cut back on the amt. of heat loss. I also sprayed GREAT STUFF on the tubings to help keep them insulated.

Suggestions & comments welcome!
 
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We wrappd two sheets of 22mm polistyrene silversided bubblewrap and roof insulsation around our pond you could do the same with your stock tank Maggie

Dave
 

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