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Question: Where To Buy Stock Tanks

Will Tractor Supply deliver a stock tank?

Stock tanks come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and here, you’ll find the most popular ones available at Tractor Supply. When you purchase online through the links below, you can pick them up from your local Tractor Supply or have them delivered (in some locations).

What is the deepest stock tank you can buy?

NEW The 10′ foot tank is the largest stock tank commercially available, and now you can have it shipped directly to your driveway!.

How big of a stock tank can you buy?

Stock tanks are typically 24 inches deep. They are available in diameters from two feet all the way to 10 feet, but Attal says the eight-foot model is popular for pools. This size holds about 800 gallons of water.

How much are stock tank pools?

Stock tank pool costs start at $200 and vary depending on the material, size, and capacity. While an in-ground swimming pool can cost $20,000 to $65,000, and an above-ground pool can set you back $3,500 to $15,000, a stock tank can be had for between $200 to $450.

How heavy is an 8 foot stock tank?

Approx. Weight: 176 lbs.

How many gallons are in a 8ft tank?

Stock Tank – 8 ft – 720 gallon.

Do stock tanks get hot?

“However, even our customers in Arizona, California, and Nevada who use our stock tanks for pools report that they don’t get too hot to use.” Remember, the metal conducts heat and cold, so the tank will cool down a lot overnight.

What is a bottomless stock tank?

Bottomless stock tanks are the ultimate in water storage for large groups of livestock. Your cattle and farm & ranch animals drink directly from the tanks as a water supply or they can be used as water storage for later use.

Do stock tanks rust?

The truth is the stock tank will rust with time even with regular water with no chemicals or salt in it. The goal is to catch it in the beginning and fix the problem before it spreads. It’s important to regularly test your water, because too much chlorine will cause your pool to rust sooner.

What is the largest poly stock tank?

This is the Hastings Plastic/Poly Round Stock tank, 10′ x 28″, 1100 Gallon. This is the most rugged poly tank on the market. It features a closed-lip design that is incredibly strong and wont buckle to crowding livestock.

Is a stock tank pool safe?

Pools present a drowning risk, no matter their size or depth. Children should never be left unattended in a pool, whether stock tanks or not. Even though a stock tank is 2′ shallow they still present a drowning and safety hazard. Children and adults can drown in as little 6″ of water.

What kind of pump do you need for a stock tank pool?

Filter Pump and Related Parts Just like with a typical above-ground pool, a DIY stock tank pool requires a filter pump to keep water circulating and to filter out debris. To install a filter pump, you should need only four parts, the first and obviously most important being the actual filter pump itself.

How long do stock tank pools last?

If you don’t mind the bright blue color and the size of the above ground pool, maybe that choice would be better for you. I will say that we read that above ground pools usually last about three years, but a stock tank can last well over 10 if you take care of it.

How much does a concrete stock tank cost?

Stock Tank Cost- pricing varies greatly depending on where you live, what size you are buying, what brand you are buying, and how much of a delivery fee you are paying. This could be anywhere from $350-$1200. You can find smaller sizes for less but most people are looking for at least an 8 ft. stock tank.

Can a stock tank pool be heated?

Using a simple propane outdoor water heater from Amazon, you can turn your stock tank pool into a hot tub or heated pool in an afternoon. This setup can heat an 8′ stock tank about 5-10 degrees per hour, depending on your pool size and heater settings.

Can you paint the inside of a stock tank pool?

Stock tanks are built to take a lot of abuse, so they do not need to be painted, and the galvanized coating actually makes it more difficult to paint easily.

How many gallons is a horse trough?

Size: Water troughs can come in several different sizes. If you have a large pasture with several horses in it, you will want a large trough, such as one that can hold 100-150 gallons. For a small pasture with only 1-2 horses, something like an 18-gallon trough is more appropriate.

How do you haul an 8 foot stock tank?

Our favorite way to transport an 8′ tank is like the picture above. Putting the tank face down and using two ratchet straps across the middle into each corner of the truck bed. As you can see, this truck bed is a little shorter than the width of the 8′ tank.

How many gallons does a 6 foot stock tank hold?

The sides are constructed from 21-gauge galvanized steel and the bottom from 20-gauge galvanized steel for durability, while The top edges are rolled over 1-1/8 in., with no sharp edges. There is a 1 in. drain plug on the bottom so draining water is made to be simple. It holds up to 390 gallons and weighs 115 lbs.