In-Ground Swimming Pool Frag Tank?
- Thread starter rustybucket145
- Start date
coralnut99
New member
Re: until
Re: until
Hmmm. Now I know why they took that shark pool out of that LFS.
Re: until
Hmmm. Now I know why they took that shark pool out of that LFS.
Phintastica
In Memoriam
Spartan,
You are correct about the greenhouse idea. We actually thought about putting a cover above it but in the neighborhood the home was in even screened in pools are not allowed (with all the trees around the pool a screen would have been helpfull!). The uv did keep the water crystal clear with no algae blooms and I was very satified with that. I did not use any external biological - I looked towards the oceans for ideas and used 3000 lbs. of live rock placed around the three drains in the pool for water draw. It worked and the pool "cycled" in less than one month and animals were added at that time. You can see pics of the pool @ www.seaclearonline.com (this is not our stores site but a person who helped me set the pool up). Our stingray "lagoon" is 10'x20' and 2' deep. I am using all the filters from the pool - so it stays clean (without the sun helps me as well!).
You are correct about the greenhouse idea. We actually thought about putting a cover above it but in the neighborhood the home was in even screened in pools are not allowed (with all the trees around the pool a screen would have been helpfull!). The uv did keep the water crystal clear with no algae blooms and I was very satified with that. I did not use any external biological - I looked towards the oceans for ideas and used 3000 lbs. of live rock placed around the three drains in the pool for water draw. It worked and the pool "cycled" in less than one month and animals were added at that time. You can see pics of the pool @ www.seaclearonline.com (this is not our stores site but a person who helped me set the pool up). Our stingray "lagoon" is 10'x20' and 2' deep. I am using all the filters from the pool - so it stays clean (without the sun helps me as well!).
LFS_worker
'ignoramus maximus'
what is the life expectancy of the double layer pond liner?
now my gears are grinding!
Brian
now my gears are grinding!
Brian
coralnut99
New member
That doubled up pond liner was in the store for 4 years that I know of. It was probably there a good deal longer than that. I also know that they just laid it down right on the concrete floor of the store. If I was to do something like that, I would at tleast think about a layer of plywood, with foan insulation board over it. I'm not a pond person, but I would think the life expectancy should be up there since they are made to stay outdoors in about any weather conditions.
Spartan081
Premium Member
Make sure to cover the side of the liner from the sun or the UV will start cracking the liner. As long as the liner is under water its okay for a long time.
Phintastica
In Memoriam
For the shop stingray lagoon we used the 45 mil liner (doubled up) but we also layered 2 levels of padding around it before we laid it down. We also used pressure treated wood with 4x4 spacers. It bent out a bit after filling (1/2 inch) but that was expected. It is rated for saltwater and without a puncture should last a long, long time. The pool was broken down because they wanted their pool back for the summer...I know...I had the same thoughts you guys are at the time. We put so much work into it and made a little "ocean of our own" and to tear it down was heartbreaking to say the least. We did get free stingrays out of the deal though...
Timothy McCandless
Member
If you don't mind me asking, What neighborhood was that in?
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks,
Tim
Phintastica
In Memoriam
Sorry Tim...no can do (per request of the previous owners). Happy Birthday Sunday!
LFS_worker
'ignoramus maximus'
REMARKABLE!!!!!! THANKS!!!!
hmmmmmmmmmmm.... convincing the wife now THAT is the real challenge.
brian
coralnut99
New member
Hmmmm. In some cases it's more like a hurdle than a challenge.
Spartan081
Premium Member
Just tell her your building a swiming pool and add salt water in the last moment. 
FriendToNemo
New member
Back to the part about the cost... I have seen a 900 gallon tank in a LFS that was reportedly over 100k. That was with a tank that would withstand an earthquake and had lots of corals but still now your talking about a pool it would be awsome but i think the price would be over 50k.
coralnut99
New member
Well, one comparison comes to mind: spa tubs. I know these things come with swiss cheese bottoms for all the water jets, but I would bet it wouldn't cost anywhere near 50K to get one with just a few holes for returns etc. I guess you'd just have to approach a reseller/distributor to see if a mfr would do it.
Man, can the mind wander at work!
Man, can the mind wander at work!
FriendToNemo
New member
Not only that but with a few tweaks to the power of the pump and that could create some great flow and they sometimes spin around which gives you almost a wave effect if you set it up right. Also the return would be easy because with most hot tubs or with mine it has an overflow like system where the water drops down and then gets fed back to the pump and there is plenty of room for a fuge. Now that I think about it we never use ours that might be a good idea just fiber-glass over the holes in the bottom.
coralnut99
New member
Just don't tell your wife where you got the idea. You're not that far away.
Similar threads
