disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Paddling pools, baths, fish bins, plastic storage containers, buckets ect. All temporary though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 looking for a long term temporary solution, if that makes any sense... 3-6 months storage in 600 or more litres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 plastic household water tanks work well and come in any size from 1000 - 30000+ litres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 plastic household water tanks work well and come in any size from 1000 - 30000+ litres. where would i find these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 what fish is it for :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 ive got a big breeding tub here mate its probably 500 litres id say ill get some pics when its not raining for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 haha yea will do once weather clears up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennn Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 How about something like http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/containers-bins-trolleys/auction-428047761.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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