Stock Tank Water Garden

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We built a water garden using stock tanks. Would we do it again? Maybe.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Why use a stock tank?
02:20 What went wrong
03:32 Leveling the tank
07:13 Plumbing & Filtration
11:52 Liquid Rubber
13:01 Conclusion
LINKS to REFERENCED PRODUCTS
Stocktanks at Tractor Supply Company - www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/sea...
Hydroton Original Clay Pebbles - 10 Liter | Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate - Amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYYZ9DE/...
GEOLITE GMGC45L 45L Clay Pebbles - Amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B07NCHM6KS/...
SmartPots - Amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B017WY3PWQ/...
SpringFlo Bio Ribbon - Amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B0003060GU/...
SpringFlo Bio Ribbon
www.pondusa.com/product/savio...
Liquid Rubber - Amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B00YYKJDEQ/...
Bottomless Stock Tanks with Liners
www.barnworld.com/cattle-guar...
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@vigilum 2 года назад

Fantastic!! I gave all my aquariums to my son and now will have some sort of outside container garden full of fish. This is very inspiring. Thank you!!

@blackhawk3165 5 месяцев назад

Thank you VERY much for all the information. The ponds look great

@jlgandulla Год назад

Rubbermaid stock tanks are the best for this type of project.

@PrevailArmy 11 месяцев назад

facts

@logankeech Год назад

That wall looks strong enough to just line with pond liner.

@ShadesofGreenTX Год назад

It is, but we wanted to plant in the corners. Also, the builder didn't follow the drawing we gave him. It was supposed to be just wide enough to fit the round tank in. The long tanks were supposed to sit on the wall. Instead of exterior dimensions of 10 feet square he made the interior dimensions 10 feet. When I got back from a 3-day weekend it was already done. :(

@chrishylton3080 11 месяцев назад

How did you level the dirt that the main tank sits on? I'm setting my 8' stock tank right now, but all I have is a flat shovel and a rock rake!

@ShadesofGreenTX 11 месяцев назад

You'll need a tamp (tamper) to pack the dirt/soil. If it's loose, the tank will shift when it's full of water and won't be level. You can find them at any big box store: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-51-in-Steel-Handle-8-in-x-8-in-Tamper-77335-949/315067860 -- Tamp down the higher end and/or move soil to the lower end.

@muddypalmsera Год назад

How do you manage the Texas heat with goldfish in the pond?

@ShadesofGreenTX Год назад

The 24" depth helps as does the shade from the water lilies. There's also a 50% shade cloth suspended overhead. Even without the shade cloth the depth and water lilies would be enough. Our tank is also surrounded by soil and plants which also helps. Were this tank out in full sun, with the metal exposed to the sun, then we'd have a serious problem and the fish would most likely overheat and die.

@ellenharold5191 Месяц назад

If the water originates from a 16' deep pond it is probably much cooler than it otherwise wood be, I imagine.

@mrtarango32 7 месяцев назад

What grate/atrium did you use for your stand pipes? Cant find anything similar to it

@ShadesofGreenTX 7 месяцев назад

They're called Suction Strainers (or sometimes "banjos" - like the musical instrument). You'll have to hunt for ones over 2" in diameter. Here's one source: webbsonline.com/Category/Suction-Strainers ---- Dickson Brothers in Mesquite, TX has lots of sizes in stock and is where I got mine. www.dicksonbrothers.com/

@mrtarango32 7 месяцев назад

@@ShadesofGreenTX thank you! By chance with your bog filter did you end up having to design a drain/flush for it?

@ShadesofGreenTX 7 месяцев назад

@@mrtarango32 We did not, and so far it hasn't been an issue. In a year or two, we might need to do a cleanout, but so far so good.