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Hey, I know a lot of people, including myself have had problems with upgrades on their tanks due to money issues, so check out what I found!

This shows a nice way to effectively use and support a rubbermaid container to prevent bowing. I've had problems figuring out how to upgrade while at school, so I might use this and whenever a room ispection is coming, pop a lid on and pretend it's for storage! LOL

http://invisionfree.com/forums/Happy_Tu ... wtopic=329

Some of the ideas in there are GENIUS

I've seen something similar on other sites but haven't tried it. My previous setup looks like their second pic but slightly bigger on desk. I'm still iffy on using PCV to prevent bowing, but it should work great if the tank is around 65-70% capacity.

Some interesting ideas. They didn't mention though that you probably want to seal the holes around the pvc pipe with silicone though so the water doesn't leak out between the pipe and hole.

I've seen that on other sites as well, it seemed to be a popular way to support the sides for a while. I've also seen some nice wooden frames built around the Rubbermaid to support it.

Yeah, I always hear people talking about wooden frames, but I couldn't find any pictures, so I might just use this. Let me know if someone has pics of wooden frames!

Steve, why don't you like using PVC for support? Seems like it would work to me...

I was wondering if anyone knew if the plastic wouldn't like melt from the heat from the basking lamp.

i havent had any probs with my rubbermaid tank melting due to heat

Brianthedog18... missed your earlier comment... to me those PVC caps on those plastic containers might not hold back excessive bowing. My worries are that either the adhesive used will fail or the plastic tub around the cap will warp or rip. If they added some washers (don't know if they have any that size), I'll be more readily to try it - especially on a large tub.

here is a pretty example (she's selling it, turtle outgrew:P)

http://invisionfree.com/forums/Happy_Tu ... topic=9851

Any idea where in central Ohio she is??? Cause well, I'm not too far off that mark, lol. It is very nice! Someone put a lot of work into that!

sweet_sorrow004, Thank you SO much for that link...

I've been trying to talk my husband into a stock tank with no luck for several weeks. The main reason being how it would look inside the house. I could picture it all fixed up but he couldn't (all he saw was an ugly black tub in the corner of the room ) This is the perfect example to help "win" my case. Thanks for sharing that with us.

I too enjoyed that web site. Sonja I know what stock tank you are talking about. I would love to have a set up like that. Thanks again for the link sweet_sorrow004.

Yup, when i saw this thread, it reminded me of it:P Its another forum i'm part of:P Anyways, good luck!