November 23, 201114 yr comment_462560 other than glass fish tanks and ponds, what have you used to keep/store fish in? tubs? paddling pools? baths? water storage tanks? i am very interested to hear. 8) Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462561 Paddling pools, baths, fish bins, plastic storage containers, buckets ect. All temporary though. Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462563 looking for a long term temporary solution, if that makes any sense... 3-6 months storage in 600 or more litres. Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462567 plastic household water tanks work well and come in any size from 1000 - 30000+ litres. Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462573 plastic household water tanks work well and come in any size from 1000 - 30000+ litres. where would i find these? Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462576 http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Rolling-Organiser-15L?SKU=511205 these are crap as they flex a fair bit when you full them up http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Rolling-Organiser-15L?SKU=511205 but this one looks like it might hold up, buy one and let me know how it goes Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462584 By the time I built my fish house I had run out of the crinkly stuff so bought 5 plastic baths for $5 each (they were chipped on the top) and started breeding in them Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462599 http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Rolling-Organiser-15L?SKU=511205 these are crap as they flex a fair bit when you full them up http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Rolling-Organiser-15L?SKU=511205 but this one looks like it might hold up, buy one and let me know how it goes yea mate i have used those warehouse bins in the past with much success. only drawback is that it does stretch a little bit, doesn't compromise the structure of the bin but just means you cant fit the lid on unless you squeeze the sides in a little bit. i'm looking for a 400-600 litre type bin. plastic baths sound good. any other ideas/suggestions please people? Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462603 What about a plastic farm trough? like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/feeding-out/feeders-troughs/auction-425449618.htm Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462610 What about a plastic farm trough? like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/feeding-out/feeders-troughs/auction-425449618.htm yea that looks perfect - if i could only find a second hand one. $200 is too much, i could probably get a glass fish tank for similar sort of price. i have been looking at second hand spa pools... i also have one of those huge paddling pools with the inflatable ring around the top, water fills and floats the ring up. i think it's about 2000 litres. might try it... i'll post pix if i do. Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462614 what fish is it for :bounce: after my 6 foot tank broke, i sold most of my fish, have found a temporary home for another, but the only guy i can't bring myself to sell is a huge pigeon blood oscar. he's my baby.... so just looking to keep him somewhere more comfortable than the 200l tank he's in now... Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462615 ive got a big breeding tub here mate its probably 500 litres id say ill get some pics when its not raining for you Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462617 ive got a big breeding tub here mate its probably 500 litres id say ill get some pics when its not raining for you dreary drury aye... you interested in selling it? Report
November 23, 201114 yr comment_462618 yea im not using it anymore mate so i geuss so.it would look great with some oscars swimming around in it.and yea drury mate Report
November 23, 201114 yr Author comment_462621 yea im not using it anymore mate so i geuss so.it would look great with some oscars swimming around in it.and yea drury mate sweet bro, get in touch. i'm sure i can mission out to the dirty south sometime soon... Report
November 24, 201114 yr comment_462637 Farm troughs work well and come in all shapes and sizes. I have also used baths and my dad once used the inside of an old freezer. He stripped it back to the metal (very old style) and sunk it into the ground. Report
November 25, 201114 yr comment_462796 after my 6 foot tank broke, i sold most of my fish, have found a temporary home for another, but the only guy i can't bring myself to sell is a huge pigeon blood oscar. he's my baby.... so just looking to keep him somewhere more comfortable than the 200l tank he's in now... bro try to hook up with north shore hff if they could temp shelter your baby in their big tank..i think it will be a good show room for them too.."asking never hurt, but begging will".. :thup: Report
November 26, 201114 yr Author comment_462838 yea jaxx i had thought of that. she's a very good looking fish, and i'd like for other people to enjoy her as much as i do. i just worry whether they will give her back or not. lol Report
November 30, 201114 yr comment_463283 How about something like http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/containers-bins-trolleys/auction-428047761.htm Report
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