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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: EdKaz on June 12, 2014, 06:56:25 PM

Title: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: EdKaz on June 12, 2014, 06:56:25 PM
(http://i62.tinypic.com/eino8w.jpg)

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/747144-agrimaster-poly-stock-tank-by-behlen-country.html#.U5o87LSpeKQ (http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/747144-agrimaster-poly-stock-tank-by-behlen-country.html#.U5o87LSpeKQ)

Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 12, 2014, 07:10:16 PM
..might work if you put some light colored gravel, or sand, on the bottom ? ...epoxy a big clip to hold a heater(s)....
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: EdKaz on June 12, 2014, 08:19:03 PM
 Not sure I would need any light bottom material......the color of the thing looks pretty light in the picture.....

They dont have any in Ottawas F and F, so Ill have to take a ride to either Oswego/Montgomery or Dekalb to get a look at one anytime soon >:(

Epoxy a few clips might be an idea.......I WAS thinking of just laying a couple pieces of slate or even smooth ceramic floor tile on the bottom to set the heaters/heater suction cup holder ma bobs on.
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 12, 2014, 08:34:48 PM
The reason that I suggested epoxy, or caulk, is because if the heater cord gets bumped/jostled around it could lay on the tub surface without you realizing it.....zip tie it to a 'J' hook over the side might work too??...

You may be right about the light colored tank....you'll know when you pop the fish in....but for the PB's.....Hmmmm....???
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: P4Angels on June 12, 2014, 10:25:27 PM
Lori and did this same thing but we got a 100 gallon feeding troft fro the farm and fleet store.  We just used the heater suction cups and a small fountain bump to circulate the water, also added 4 seeded sponge filters to it....  Worked great for us...
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 13, 2014, 11:30:07 AM
Say Ed, have you asked your local F & F to have one shipped down to that store from another location?.....they just might..???....easier than hauling that big thing....
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: EdKaz on June 13, 2014, 02:05:13 PM
 Yeah I did............TYPICALLY  and usually on smaller items they have done that in the past for me.

When I asked about this item, they said anywhere from 3-4 weeks to get one to this store.

Mary and I will likely head out to Oswego this afternoon when she gets home......I want to get a look at what color, or how dark/light it ACTUALLY is anyway.
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 13, 2014, 02:10:23 PM
Quote from: EdKaz on June 13, 2014, 02:05:13 PM
Yeah I did............TYPICALLY  and usually on smaller items they have done that in the past for me.

When I asked about this item, they said anywhere from 3-4 weeks to get one to this store.

Mary and I will likely head out to Oswego this afternoon when she gets home......I want to get a look at what color, or how dark/light it ACTUALLY is anyway.


Cool....LOL..but in that car, you won't be bringing one home....LOL ;D
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: EdKaz on June 13, 2014, 02:40:02 PM
 No, not IN her car........but I have LOTS of rope ;)


Besides,  I traded the son my Hummer for his truck for a few days :)

Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 13, 2014, 03:37:22 PM
Quote from: EdKaz on June 13, 2014, 02:40:02 PM
No, not IN her car........but I have LOTS of rope ;)


Besides,  I traded the son my Hummer for his truck for a few days :)

A ha......I love it when a plan comes together  ;D
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 13, 2014, 04:16:16 PM
I don't think that you will need any substrate at all. 

I never bother with suction cups for heaters.  I just lay them on the bottom.  I've never had one burn a plastic container.
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 13, 2014, 05:23:36 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 13, 2014, 04:16:16 PM
I don't think that you will need any substrate at all. 

I never bother with suction cups for heaters.  I just lay them on the bottom.  I've never had one burn a plastic container.

yet???  ;D.....
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 13, 2014, 05:44:24 PM
It will only happen if the container is siphoned dry and the heater is left unplugged. unplugged.
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: Mugwump on June 13, 2014, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 13, 2014, 05:44:24 PM
It will only happen if the container is siphoned dry and the heater is left unplugged. unplugged.

you mean plugged in, right?    ;D
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 13, 2014, 06:13:16 PM
I did.  Stupid.  Sorry :-[
Title: Re: Thinking about one of these, to help grow em BIG
Post by: PaulineMi on June 13, 2014, 07:41:08 PM
I had a heater melt my water storage container. The heater was supposed to have an auto off feature.  The company replaced the heater.  Too bad about my Brute.