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    Default Re:The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks

    Sorry to here that ROblue. How exactly did this happen, were you moving it or did this just do it on it own?

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    It went down on its own. It wasn't even filled 3/4. Filled it with water the first night I bought it, and the following morning that's what I woke up to. But since I live on the 14th floor, the "good" news is that security and the neighbors below didn't complain of a dripping wet ceiling. ;D

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    After looking at Carol's tanks, I have concluded that she keeps her fish in the pond in the back yard.
    She just fills a new tank with water and puts the fish in when she needs to take a picture, or someone comes to visit.
    Nothing can live in anything that clean! ;D

    Larry

    PS The barrels you are looking for are food storage drums. They are sold - used - by surplus stores and farm related stores.

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    Thanks, Larry ;D

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    Roblue, I've been using 2 32g RM tubs with wheels, like yours, but more rectangular than round, for 2 yrs. Positioned them between 2 tanks that are at right angles, the handle of each one leans against the tank stand. Think this is why I've had no problems with them as others have, cuz they cannot free-stand. The tank stands must give'm enough support to be stable, thank goodness, & the window behind'm provides the drain to the outside, makes it easy. jme, Dottie ;D

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    Those tanks are very clean, I just can't keep mine anywhere but the basement for fear of wife-inflicted-death!! To say nothing of the lonely nights Wouldn't it be so cool to be rich enough to hire someone to tend to your own personal discus hatchery!!! You could just buy and admire the fish and have someone else change all the water and prepare beefheart ;D

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    Carol, you know if discus were so smart you could just train them to use the toilet right next to their tank!!! :-*
    Now wouldn't that be cool!!!!

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    :funny: :funny: :funny: :funny: :funny:

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    Default Re: The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks

    I bought a large 50 or so gallon plastic garbage can from home depot. Has handles on top and wheels on the bottom. It can be filled full of water and never flexes or gives a hint of tipping or any problems. Never had a problem with a heater in it either.
    The better half didn't like it in the living room (I dont know why) so now I keep it in a closet and wheel it out when I need the water.

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    carol what pump do you use to in the barrel ? Any brand better or cheaper ?
    Thank you
    nimo69

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    I have a mix of pumps from walmart and lowes. I like the largest Walmart pond pump. Other pumps may be better . . . . I went for easy to buy and replace

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    would it be a good idea to keep discus in bare bottom till full grown.I want to put gravel and such in, was just wondering if waiting till they are full grown would be best. thanks Dan

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    I think it's best to wait until they are full grown

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    Smile Re: The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks

    thank-you carol

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    Default Re: The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks

    hey carol i think mine fish poop more than ur's lol the bottom of my tank has
    alot more poop in it than u have i wish it was that easy

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