Stock Tank / Dog Pool

[Brad W]

Del's Farm Supply in Hilo has a large circular plastic stock tank, two feet deep by seven feet across (700 gallons) - the perfect size for a dog pool. Do any of the horse folks, or others on the Forum, have any experience with this tank? Thanks.

[Scott_S]

How much were they asking for it?

Thanks, Scott


Edited by - scott_s on 08/09/2006 08:46:11

[lquade]

say brad i have used them for years as fish ponds... never a problem, just make sure you pad the bottom before you fill it up thats gonna be a couple of tons of water in there...so if there are any sharp rocks under neath you might get a puncture eventually....

[Brad W]

The large one was about $250. They also carry a sturdier 300 gallon tank from Rubbermaid which is deeper but narrower, at about $180.

I had intended to form and compact a sand base or pad to set it on, and then build the sand up the sides about half way. 5600 pounds is what I figured for weight.

Home Depot carries pre-formed plastics ponds which are large enough to make a good pool, but they seem a bit flimsy for my purposes.

I was just wondering if anyone had any history with this tank. It seems stout enough for dog claws but I wasn't sure. Hate to go to all the trouble and expense if my pack is just going to trash it.