Round tubs are also stronger and don't bow as easily. Shallow tubs are sturdier than taller tubs, which may need bracing (duct tape can be wrapped around the middle of the tub, prior to filling as a centre brace, or wood panels clamped in place can hold the sides up to stop them from bowing). It's always useful to have a couple on standby should you need them.Įnsure that they are food grade plastic and buy them as sturdy as you can. Plastic tubs make great temporary homes/quarantine tanks too. They can be purchased from hardware or homeware stores and many supermarkets also stock large tubs. Plastic storage tubs, builders mixing tubs, totes, those kind of things make fantastic make shift tanks. Silicone will shrink over time, so it's always a good idea to reseal a second hand tank prior to filling anyway, to save you a job further down the line. Resealing is cheap and easy, so don't let old silicone put you off.
POOL FILTER SAND FOR GOLDFISH AQUARIUM FULL
Ensure you are buying an aquarium, vivariums and terrariums aren't designed to hold a tank full of water and can easily break. Bargains can be found on local Facebook selling groups, Gumtree, Preloved, Craigslist, eBay, in Charity shops, car boot sales, anywhere that sells second hand stuff may well have that bargain tank you've been searching for.Īvoid tanks that are cracked, glass can be replaced, but it can be expensive, especially on top of the purchase of the tank. Emergency upgrades or lack of disposable income mean that cheaper alternatives may need to be sought. However, it's not always possible to buy a brand new tank and stand.
If you can afford one, by all means, treat yourself! I feel a little safer getting sand from a pet store even if it's a little more.Brand spanking new tanks are expensive. It just comes down to budget and preference I suppose. Again i'm only really mentioning it because i've worked at several home improvement stores. Granted we should wash the sand but it's just something to look out for. I would be mortified if the sand purchased from a home improvement store had bleach or pesticides on it and it seeped into the sand. Also where sand is kept is sometimes outdoors and employees spray pesticides very often and they pay little attention to where they do so. There were blotches of tar on products and shelving for the life of that store. I've personally seen an employee drop an entire Pallet of driveway tar from full height on a fork lift (lift ran out of gas.) The product spread over 2 isles and 200 feet in either direction. I couldn't tell you how many times some harsh chemical would get spilled or products handled improperly and spilled on other products. And these aren't to say what you are putting out there isn't helpful, It's very helpful But i've worked at a few home improvement stores and the amount of chemicals that are handled in those stores is staggering. I do hesitate to buy products for fish from a home improvement store for a couple reasons. I'll stick with the aquarium stuffs unless i'm at a home improvement store picking up sand there. Good information for people buying sand in the future.
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