Summer Tubbin': |
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Day 1, brought home cheaply tub from Walmart, later determined that a round shape would have worked better in preventing bowing of the tub from the water pressure. Cost: About 6 dollars |
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Day 3, bow is really evident, placed two cinder blocks along the side I outlined in red, and the railings of the deck took care of the other side. Worked great.
Added three small sections of water hyacinth.
Added 5 White Cloud Mountain Minnows from one of my indoor tanks to this tub.
Cost: 4 dollars for plants
Total Cost: 10 dollars
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Added some liquid aquarium plant fertilizer I had laying around for my indoor tanks on day 1, remarkable growth in under a week, I see why it is illegal in some states to have this plant due to the way it can grow and take over a body of water in a very short time. | ||
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By the end of the first month I was disappointed in not being able to see any fish, so I added a spare power head with some large air tubing from the shed. I bought a large plastic plant pot from a local flower shop and a large plant from my local Aquarium Society Auction for a dollar. Designed mini-filter system. Total Cost: 17 dollars |
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SEE ILLUSTRATION BELOW FOR DETAIL ON FILTER SET UP. | ![]() |
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Well this was the final results. I didn't get any fish to breed successfully, I did get some eggs but that was before I added the makeshift filter system. Relatively cheap, granted I was lucky to have fish and a spare pump handy, if I had to buy everything I figured the entire summers project would run well under 45 dollars. Not a bad price considering the enjoyment and compliments I got from the envious neighbors. Nice thing now is that it is getting cold the fish go back indoors, the plants were discarded and everything else is conveniently stowed in the tub ready for next year! |
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Blue= Tub | |||
Green= Planter Pot | |||
Orange= Roots | |||
RED= Brick | |||
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