Equipment Review and Discussion :: Plastic Tubs

[madmax1]

found a pretty good site for large plastic enclosures, for any one interested, I was Thinking of getting one for a outside set up for next summer, my backyard is fully trexed , i would love to put a pond, but no can do. check out the sizes they are pretty large. any opinions or suggestions ?

http://www.waterlandtubs.com/

[SpotsMama]

Those are nice - rather expensive but nice. I like the medium water enclosure. Since it's black you'd need to be careful about it overheating in the sun. I wish it had a lid. One thing I like about the rubber maids is the lid. If for some reason you need to protect the turtle or encourage it to go to sleep, you can just snap on the lid and you're there. A rubber maid probably isn't as sturdy though.

[megcornell]

I agree with Spotsmama they do seem pricey considering how small 60 gallons is, but they are very nice looking.
I think I'd be more interested in a stock tank price-wise.

[madmax1]

cool thanks-- going to google some stock stanks-- and check them out- figure by the spring i will have it all figured out . still would like to hear all ideas for an above ground set up for out doors. thanks

[Terryo]

They are kind of expensive. How about a preformed pond from Home Depot or Lowes? A 60 gal would be about the same size, and way cheaper. You don't have to insert it in the dirt. I just have that little 60 temporary thing for the winter downstairs. Put some pots with plants around it for looks.

[madmax1]

Hi terry, thanks i think that will be the way to go that looks great .what kind of filters do you use?

[Terryo]

I got a Clear Water Bio Pond Filter System from Dr. Foster & Smith (DrsFosterSmith.com) It comes with 8w UV & Bio Filter and Fish Mate Model 2000 Pond Pump (600 gph) Right now it is on sale for $159.99. I needed something really strong for the turtles, and this took all the guess work out of figuring which pump went with which filter. It is small, compact, and works great. I have the same one for the 60 gal outside. It also comes with the UV light (no algee).