An unexpected problem & important question... - Aquarium Advice

Pacifico · 04-12-2005, 06:53 PM

Hey guys,

Well, I've come across a BIG problem! My 30 [acronym:4d8a214e02="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:4d8a214e02]. has a leak on the bottom. I just got done transferring the mollies, guppies, tetras, and cories to my parents' house. It seems all of the fish are fine, fortunately.

Now, here's my question... Could I get away with (for the mean time) using an animal feed trough (possibly made of galvanized steel--I'm not sure) as a tank? You know, those large, metal, curved-rectangular things you'd see on a farm?

I'd definitely clean it out thoroughly and make sure it had proper filtration and heating. Any thoughts/opinions on this? Thanks and apologies if this is an unreasonable question.

Pacifico · 04-12-2005, 07:08 PM

--Also, I know metal is generally a no-no, but it seems like I've seen someone do this before...

Could I line the inside with a pond liner? Just trying to cover all the bases before I come off as a moron. Thanks.

krap101 · 04-12-2005, 07:23 PM

yeah i think that might work. but if you put a heater in there the metal might get a lil hot

**QTOFFER** · 04-13-2005, 12:07 AM

That sucks about your tank - I hope it's easily fixable.
In the meantime, I would just go to Walmart and buy a standard 32 [acronym:9143043d06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:9143043d06] plastic Rubbermaid garbage can. Pop in your filter, and heater, and you're set to go. When this is all over, you could always use it to store stuff - or as a garbage can.

Pacifico · 04-13-2005, 12:20 AM

Thanks guy, I appreciate the replies.

--Plastic is probably cheaper, anyhow. Good suggestion.

04-13-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by QTOFFER

That sucks about your tank - I hope it's easily fixable.
In the meantime, I would just go to Walmart and buy a standard 32 [acronym:a2d4236d6a="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:a2d4236d6a] plastic Rubbermaid garbage can. Pop in your filter, and heater, and you're set to go. When this is all over, you could always use it to store stuff - or as a garbage can.

If you are running over to Walmart, why not just get a new tank? Am I missing something? You could even upgrade to a bigger tank, its cheap to do if you already have the filtration, heater, gravel, etc.

Steven_Askham · 04-13-2005, 03:22 AM

I agree this is what I did ... and then still ended up keeping my 2 foot for my fry lol

. My tanks have never leaked though

Is therea reason why they do ?

hashbaz · 04-13-2005, 03:42 AM

Maybe I will have to "put" a leak into my 29. Then I can convince my wife we need a 55

mobiusnu · 04-13-2005, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QTOFFER

I would just go to Walmart and buy a standard 32 [acronym:750862dd68="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:750862dd68] plastic Rubbermaid garbage can.

Plastic storage bins are also very cheap and will do the job.

04-13-2005, 04:14 AM

Until he gets a new tank? Why not just get the new tank and save the $5-10 on the garbage can/bin? If its just a matter of patching your tank with glue I'm sure you can find something around the house to hold them in until the silicon sets.

04-12-2005, 06:53 PM	#1
Pacifico Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: AR Posts: 104 Images: 10	An unexpected problem & important question... Hey guys, Well, I've come across a BIG problem! My 30 [acronym:4d8a214e02="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:4d8a214e02]. has a leak on the bottom. I just got done transferring the mollies, guppies, tetras, and cories to my parents' house. It seems all of the fish are fine, fortunately. Now, here's my question... Could I get away with (for the mean time) using an animal feed trough (possibly made of galvanized steel--I'm not sure) as a tank? You know, those large, metal, curved-rectangular things you'd see on a farm? I'd definitely clean it out thoroughly and make sure it had proper filtration and heating. Any thoughts/opinions on this? Thanks and apologies if this is an unreasonable question.

04-12-2005, 07:23 PM	#3
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	yeah i think that might work. but if you put a heater in there the metal might get a lil hot __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

04-13-2005, 03:22 AM	#7
Steven_Askham Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England / Posts: 1,144	I agree this is what I did ... and then still ended up keeping my 2 foot for my fry lol . My tanks have never leaked though Is therea reason why they do ? __________________ 3 Foot : 4 Discus & 2 Blue Rams & 2 Bristlenose & 3 Cockatoo's 3 Foot : 2 Yellow Belly Turtles. 2 Foot: Salt Water

04-13-2005, 03:42 AM	#8
hashbaz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 745 Images: 1	Maybe I will have to "put" a leak into my 29. Then I can convince my wife we need a 55 __________________ link to 75 gallon planted 10 & 29 gal QT/nursery/undecided

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04-12-2005, 07:08 PM	#2
Pacifico Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: AR Posts: 104 Images: 10	--Also, I know metal is generally a no-no, but it seems like I've seen someone do this before... Could I line the inside with a pond liner? Just trying to cover all the bases before I come off as a moron. Thanks.

04-13-2005, 12:07 AM	#4
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,701 Images: 30	That sucks about your tank - I hope it's easily fixable. In the meantime, I would just go to Walmart and buy a standard 32 [acronym:9143043d06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:9143043d06] plastic Rubbermaid garbage can. Pop in your filter, and heater, and you're set to go. When this is all over, you could always use it to store stuff - or as a garbage can.

04-13-2005, 12:20 AM	#5
Pacifico Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: AR Posts: 104 Images: 10	Thanks guy, I appreciate the replies. --Plastic is probably cheaper, anyhow. Good suggestion.

04-13-2005, 04:14 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Until he gets a new tank? Why not just get the new tank and save the $5-10 on the garbage can/bin? If its just a matter of patching your tank with glue I'm sure you can find something around the house to hold them in until the silicon sets.

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