Converting an above ground pool to an indoor shark pool

[jcrim]

Originally Posted by AW2
Better to look at it and realize it now, instead of down the road. lol
I assume you're not saying it can't be done. So what's the real problem?? Money? Potential leaks? Structural defects? Just because something COULD go wrong, why should this be a deterrent? Something could go wrong with any tank.

 

[aw2]

Well, using a pool, where most are built out of sheet metal and a cheap liner, those things WILL go wrong.
If you were to change the materials, it will certainly work.
My current plans are for a 5500gal. pond, built from either concrete block or wood, with a double thick black pond liner.

 

[jcrim]

Originally Posted by AW2
Well, using a pool, where most are built out of sheet metal and a cheap liner, those things WILL go wrong.
If you were to change the materials, it will certainly work.
My current plans are for a 5500gal. pond, built from either concrete block or wood, with a double thick black pond liner.
This helps... so if I was to go with a pool, no sheet metal... I thought most were built of fiber-glass or plastic??? It's a valuable word of caution. Thx.

 

[cartman101]

Originally Posted by AW2
Better to look at it and realize it now, instead of down the road. lol
Yes, i know but it seems like you post are mostly negative but if it is it usely about warning people.

 

[cartman101]

Originally Posted by AW2
My current plans are for a 5500gal. pond, built from either concrete block or wood, with a double thick black pond liner.
WHERE DO YOU WORK?! yOUR LIEING RIGHT? :scared:

 

[jcrim]

Originally Posted by AW2
My current plans are for a 5500gal. pond, built from either concrete block or wood, with a double thick black pond liner.
AW2, you mind sharing some of your plans with me... size, dimensions, cost, materials, filtration, etc.

 

[aw2]

I'm going long, wide and shallow...maybe 20'x15'x30" deep.
Like I said...either concrete block or wood, but I'm leaning more towards block.
I havent decided on a skimmer, yet...but I'm probably going to end up with an ETSS 5000, a commercial grade skimmer.

 

[puffer24/7]

we should all convert our pools to sw lol

actually can it be done, bc my pool is actually ran on salt but not salt like in the ocean

 

[jcrim]

Originally Posted by AW2
I'm going long, wide and shallow...maybe 20'x15'x30" deep.
Like I said...either concrete block or wood, but I'm leaning more towards block.
I havent decided on a skimmer, yet...but I'm probably going to end up with an ETSS 5000, a commercial grade skimmer.
Any ideas about cost???
What about inhabitants? Long and shallow so sounds like you're going with bottom dwellers?
Also, what's the viewing area going to be like? Just viewing from above? :thinking:

 

[aw2]

Not sure about cost, as most of it will be DIY. But, the skimmer alone will run around $5000.
Inhabitants I havent decided on. And, the viewing will be from the top down. I'm planning the drains and returns to be below the water, so they wont cause any surface distortion.

 

[mitzel]

What the ....... JCRIM Do you have a complex or something . I suppose your going to get a garibaldi damsel for your monster tank too? I hope you fall in and get eatten by a sea monster.
Seriously now Concrete blocks was my first thought when I saw the tank size. they are only a few bucks each and will deffinatly hold the water weight. and you could make the pond any shape you wanted . By using redimix you could shape the floor walls to any form. Paint it with the epoxy and bam you got your self a cement pond jethro.