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Members of the Planning Board, along with a few residents, took a walk on the proposed Tractor Supply site April 24, getting the lay of the land across Route 3 from the Bank of America complex.

Tractor Supply Co., a national chain that specializes in agricultural products, has proposed to build a 20,square-foot store on a piece of undeveloped land across from Bank of America.

The new store would occupy 6 acres of the acre parcel, which is owned by B&G Properties, an entity of New Hampshire father-and-son developers Bob and Gary Bahre.

DMK Development plans to develop the 6-acre "chunk" of the property at 45 Belmont Ave., and Gorrill Palmer Engineers were hired to design the layout.

At a Feb. 12 joint meeting, Belfast City Council and the Planning Board voted to approve this project's proceeding to the preliminary plan review stage. The site walk and public hearing April 24 were a continuation of the board's April 10 review meeting.

Lucas Anthony of Gorrill Palmer Engineers led the group through the gently elevating field and stopped at stakes placed in the ground, matching them to a map and illustrating where the building and parking lot would be.

The entrance for the proposed store, off Route 3, is situated opposite Schoodic Drive, according to Anthony's elevation diagram. An area of large, mature trees makes up a "buffer" section adjacent to the road, which the entrance would traverse. On the diagram, that section is noted: "Clear and remove trees to the least extent practical during construction." 

Director of Codes and Planning Wayne Marshall said early in the walk, "The whole point is to try and save as many trees as possible."

Two small retention ponds are planned on the easterly side, near the road, to manage stormwater runoff and erosion, and to improve water quality flowing to a nearby culvert, ultimately becoming "a tributary to the Little River," Anthony said.

"It's all downhill to Route 3, all the way," he said. "No ledge or boulders."

The water percolates through a couple of layers to improve its quality, he said. This application meets the "quality and quantity" specified by the city of Belfast and Department of Environmental Protection and achieves a gradual "lower rate of discharge."

The size of the ponds and the quantity (perhaps one bigger pond) were questioned. Anthony said DEP would have the ultimate say, though the department probably would not take aesthetics into account and the outcome might not necessarily be what the city finds pleasing.

One board member said the current stormwater plan is a "standalone development" that does not take into account any further development on the acre site, which would need to addressed.

Other property owners have been approached, Anthony said, telling them how their stormwater would be impacted. "They are aware of this," he said.

The 19,foot store design does not deviate much from standards in other stores in the Tractor Supply chain. The parking lot,with 77 spaces, would be located in front of the store, while to the right of the building would be a large, fenced outdoor display area.

Anthony said some "significant upgrades" setting this store apart would be multiple siding materials, faux barn doors and minimized use of the company's red brand color.

One board member asked if they would consider changing the layout, to which Anthony replied, "We would like to keep the basic layout fairly static. We don't have a lot of wiggle room with our layout."

Anthony spoke of a traffic study conducted on the section of road at the intersection of Schoodic Drive and Route 3 and said the numbers did not warrant an additional turning lane. Currently there is a left-turning lane on the westbound side, turning into Bank of America.

"A left turn lane could be accommodated later on," he said.

Two residents weighed in during the public hearing part of a meeting later at City Hall.

Belinda Pendleton said she grew up on nearby Crocker Road and appreciates the board keeping trees that retain original growth. She encouraged the planting of native species, including the weeping willow.

The area had many apple trees 30 years ago, she said, asking if it would be possible to have one or two apple trees in the design. She wondered if the wood harvested from the construction site could be given to the Waldo County Woodshed, a nonprofit group that works to provide free firewood for people in need in the Waldo County.

Belfast resident Joanne Moesswilde said she was not "wild" about the project and about paving over 80 acres of farmland. She said she would like to see businesses come to Belfast and take up already existing spaces.

"I find it ironic putting a Tractor Supply store on a perfectly good piece of farmland," she said.

The next Planning Board meeting tentatively dealing with the Tractor Supply development site will be Wednesday, May 22, at p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

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My usual summer vacation plan is very simple: Stay cool in the sweltering Texas heat. That means lots of swimming at public pools, kayaking or paddleboarding in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, and if I’m lucky, visiting a beach.

None of that is possible this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, so my husband and I decided on the next best thing: installing a stock tank pool in our backyard.

A stock tank is a standard farm fixture, typically used to feed and give water to livestock (and occasionally used as a DIY swimming pool). But in recent years, there’s been a trend of urban dwellers outfitting them with pumps and injecting them with chlorine to create backyard pools.

“It’s not new to a kid who grew up on a farm or ranch. But there is this newer tilt on hooking up a pool pump and making it a backyard attraction in more metropolitan areas,” said Patrick Johnston, national sales manager at Hastings Equity Manufacturing, one of four major stock-tank manufacturers.

Most tanks are about 2 feet deep, so they’re great for floating and soaking off the summer heat. Some people even hook up their tanks to propane water heaters for year-round swimming, and build entire decks and raised benches around them.

The demand for galvanized metal tanks has “exploded” in the past month, Johnston said.

“This whole thing is being driven by the ‘backyard oasis’ concept, predominantly driven by COVID People realized they aren’t going to public pools or splash pads this summer, so they all had the same thought to build a pool,” Johnston said.

I’m one of those people. After seeing some photos on Instagram, I started watching YouTube videos (this one was especially helpful) and realized this was a doable project for us. We’re not super-handy, so that’s saying something.

The project became an obsession. I bookmarked pages for stock tanks and constantly refreshed them, hoping a tank was available near me. I joined a Facebook group wherein people post leads on sold-out parts (and tanks), ask questions about setup, and discuss water quality.

With the right tools and equipment, a converted stock tank can keep you cool at home for less than the cost of a single vacation. Here’s everything I used to build my oasis:

CountyLine Extra Large Galvanized Round End Stock Tank($ at the time of publication)

The first thing to do is get the right tank. Most people opt for a 6- or 8-foot round pool. The 6-foot tank usually fits only two adults or a couple of kids. I wanted an 8-foot tank because my husband and I often host our neighbors or relatives (when we aren’t in the midst of a pandemic).

Be warned, however, that finding a tank of any size is not an easy task these days. I started my search at Tractor Supply Company, a national farm-supplies retailer with several locations near my home. Though my local store was sold out of the size I wanted, it’s still a good place to start, and you can usually arrange for the store to call you when it receives more tanks.

Another approach is to search for “feed stores” near you and start calling them. I found my 8-foot Hutchison HW Brand tank after calling a family-owned feed store 30 minutes outside of Austin. (Hello, Elgin General Store!)

You can also visit manufacturers’ websites to find local sellers. Tarter, Behlen Country, and Hastings list distributors on their websites.

If aesthetics aren’t a concern, consider a poly stock tank. It’s made of plastic, so it won’t rust, and Johnston said kids are less likely to get hurt if they bang their heads on it. (To soften the narrow edges on our own metal stock tank, we lined the rim with a few standard pool noodles that we had cut a slit in lengthwise.)

Most feed stores don’t deliver, so you’ll need a plan to transport the tank home. I rented a flatbed truck at Home Depot. The truck bed had hooks for securing the tank with ropes, and all three sides of the truck bed folded down, so the tank wasn’t awkwardly balancing on it.

Pavestone 48 lb. Leveling Sand(about $5 at the time of publication)

When the 8-foot tank is full of water, it holds gallons, so you want to install your pool on firm, level ground. There are too many site considerations to really cover here, but one thing to consider is the tank’s proximity to a power source. You’ll need an accessible exterior volt GFCI outlet for the pool pump.

We chose an area in front of my detached office because it was close to power and relatively flat. It’s important that the ground is level so that the weight of the water is equally distributed against the walls of the stock tank. We used an Empire 72″ Compact Box Level and 12 bags of leveling sand to even out the grassy area. Use a tamper or a long wood plank to really pack in the sand. We didn’t do this enough, and after we filled the tank and the ground settled, our water leveling was off by about an inch.

J-B Weld SteelStik Epoxy Putty($6 at the time of publication)

Before you fill your tank, it’s important to check for leaks. Some people fill the entire tank to do this, but that was too wasteful for my taste.

Instead we took a hose with a powerful nozzle and applied water pressure along the walls of the tank, checking the outside for signs of leakage. We then filled the tank with about 4 inches of water to look for leaks along the seams. We ended up having a couple of leaks where the tank’s bottom seam joins the side walls.

If you find a leak, drain the water, dry off the tank, and apply JB-Weld epoxy. I also called the tank’s manufacturer, which sent me a tube of the sealant it uses during production. I applied the JB-Weld, and when the manufacturer’s sealant arrived, I added a layer for extra protection. But one or the other should be enough to fix your leak.

Intex GPH Filter Cartridge Pump

A pool pump is a must. It will filter out debris and keep the water circulating. Without it, you’ll have gallons of sitting water for mosquitos and bacteria to feed on, which can be dangerous to your health.

After researching pump options, I realized that one popular manufacturer, Intex, is by far the most widely available maker of all sorts of above-ground pool pumps and filtration equipment. I bought an Intex GPH pump, which was the only suitable choice for a pool my size. The replacement filters are readily available online, as well as at my local Home Depot or Target. Some people have used more powerful pumps (like the Intex ), but that pump requires a minimum 4, gallons of water. An 8-foot tank is just over gallons, so it’s nowhere near that amount.

Intex Inlet Strainer($60 at the time of publication) andPlunger Valve($15 at the time of publication)

Sadly, Intex doesn’t include all the parts you need with the pump, so you’ll have to buy a separate inlet strainer and a couple of plunger valves. (If only it was as easy as simply plugging it in.)

The pump has two hoses, one that pumps in water from the bottom of the pool into the filter, and another that spits out clean water.

The inlet strainer prevents large objects like leaves from getting sucked into the pool filter, which can damage it. Plunger valves prevent water from gushing out of the pool when you need to remove the hoses to clean or replace the filter.

Intex sells the inlet parts individually (the strainer, a rubber washer to prevent leaking, the strainer nut, and the plunger valve). A lot of these items were out of stock, so I purchased a set from River Country, a Minnesota-based distributor, that included all of the inlet parts, including the plunger valve. I also needed an extra plunger valve for the outlet to shut off the water when we need to remove the hose.

M.K. Morse MHSA44C Advanced Bi-Metal Hole Saw (2¾-inch diameter)($17 at the time of publication)

To permanently hook up all of these parts to our stock tank, we drilled two holes. This M.K. Morse hole saw, which connects to a standard drill, creates just enough room to hook up the inlet and outlet.

For the inlet, we drilled one hole as close to the bottom of the stock tank as possible (because of the ridges on the tank, it isn’t very far down); for the outlet, we drilled another as close to the top as possible.

Admittedly, this was the most terrifying part of the process because we didn’t want to damage the tank. But it turned out to be pretty easy. Just make sure you have a great drill, take it slow, and apply even pressure throughout.

GE Advanced Silicone 2 Clear Kitchen & Bath Sealant(about $4 at the time of publication)

Once we connected everything, we applied a generous coating of this waterproof silicone around the inlet and outlet (on the inside of the tank) to prevent leaks. Once that was dry (and before filling up the tank), we checked for leaks again using a pressure nozzle on the hose.

Pull Together Chlorine Floater($23 at the time of publication) andKem-Tek 1-Inch Chlorinating Tablets($40 at the time of publication)

As we started filling up the pool, we dropped in a chlorine floater with two 1-inch chlorine tablets. There are cheaper floaters on Amazon, but I was willing to pay extra for the bright-pink flamingo (you can also get a double-faced poop emoji, a rubber duck wearing sunglasses, or a mallard). The chlorine helps keep the pool free of dangerous bacteria, but you want to use only enough to keep your water clean.

The floater has a twist ring at the bottom to control the amount of chlorine that’s released. (Mine is open to the lowest level.) I use these test strips to check my chlorine levels every few days, then I open or close the ring accordingly. Using too many chemicals like shock solution—or even too much chlorine—can cause the tank to rust, Johnston said. Pool chemistry is a complicated topic, and if you want to get deeper into the details, here’s a thorough guide from pool-chemicals manufacturer Advantis Technologies (PDF).

If you decide to build your own

After two hours of filling the tank with water from a garden hose, our pool was ready for a swim. I jumped on my inflatable pink flamingo, turned to my husband, and said, “That was easier than I expected.” But we did a lot of research, something I suggest for anyone who’s thinking about this project.

Once we had our tank, it took about three days of work to get our pool installed, and most of that time we spent waiting for the sealant to dry, or sprucing up the pool area with some new landscaping. The $ we spent on the tank and all of the pool parts cost way less than the now-cancelled beach vacation.

This fall I’ll be researching a water-heater hookup, but for now, you’ll find me on the pink flamingo.

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Phone: () Use a net to scoop fallen leaves off the surface of your pond several times a week to keep them from sinking and decomposing in the bottom of your tank. Pond Lilies. It is often called the “stock tank” exemption. Denton, TX. Alas, no turtles in this above-ground pond. The basic rule of thumb for stocking goldfish aquariums is each goldfish needs ten to twenty gallons ( liters) of tank space to be able to live to their potential. Current Stock: Width: Built to endure the most severe farm and ranch conditions. Add to Cart. I would like to expand this to my other stock tanks that are not near electricity. Model: HP Plan to drill about two holes for every square foot of the bottom of the container. Stock tanks are made of galvanized steel, plastic, or Rubbermaid. C1m Farm Innovators Ice Chaser Floating Pond De Icer Watts P Flip over the stock tank and, using a quarter- or half-inch metal drill bit, drill plenty of drainage holes in the bottom. Repurposing the stock tank. North Central Texas. Below is an example for how to stock ponds of various sizes. A good pond is more than just a hole in the ground! This video expertly covers the dos and don'ts of building, stocking and maintaining a fish pond as simply as possible. Before you invest a whole lot of time and expense, you might want to make sure that the tank has an adequate watershed to keep it full. I am realizing that they tend to cost a whole lot more than aquariums, and that doesn't include the actual cost of setting it up (like different filters, rigging the lights, and building some kind of stand. Rubbermaid Structural Foam Stock Tanks, gal. Tanks ship motor freight. No separate 'add-on' pieces to buy, each deicer includes a full cage, floater, and cord clip. Stock tanks are available from 50 gallons to gallons size. Plastic Stock Tanks. 5 out of 5 stars $ Whether lining an irrigation canal or lateral, animal waste containment lagoon, non-potable farm pond, agri-chemical storage area or relining a concrete stock tank, a Firestone EPDM GEOMEMBRANE™ agricultural liner provides numerous life-cycle benefits while ensuring groundwater is. out of ponds, creeks, or wells and into tanks can pay off in just a few years. Sort by: best. It can become a key part of the natural system on your ground. Spray the holes with a galvanizing compound to protect them from rust. Larger tanks like my new one may be topped off with water right out of the hose if it's only an inch or two; the volume of water in a large tank nullifies the impact of the added chlorine, so long as it's not too much. they've been living in my 55 gallon tank, but have now eat. I have a pump and filter by Pondmaster that is running as I type these questions. C1m Farm Innovators Ice Chaser Floating Pond De Icer Watts P You can't just basically buy a stock tank, fill it with water, and just jump in. Delivery or shipping available. The Round Behlen Country Galvanized Stock Tanks are ideal for all your livestock watering needs. Rust will come, but not in the near future. In pam penick’s (author over at digging) new. Freeze-Proof Stock Tanks or Limited Access Watering Points. 6' diameter x 1' D - gallons - 22 ga $ Baptismal font. 7' diameter x 1' D - gallons - 22 ga $ Over 40 years of experience. Optional all-plastic anti-siphon float valve provides constant water level (not included) Item Type: Stock Tank. Agri Supply® features Tarter ® brand galvanized stock tanks, Tuff Stuff Products ™ brand tubs, and Behlen ® Country poly stock tanks just to name a few. This is a first cut at a stock watering tank that is kept from freezing by a combination of insulation and solar heating. Oval tanks include a 1" drain plug, while circular tanks include a 1. HCW - 55 Gal, Size: Inches. Mar 04, · Another Spring and another small change to the stock tank ponds. We will be glad to help you develop a stocking plan based on your goals or a particular budget. Florida Lake and Pond Care is a lake management company that's services include algae & weed control and fountain & areation system sales. We used a 10' diameter by 2' deep galvanized stock tank. Your Fish Population Must Be A Healthy Number. The Behlen Country Galvanized Round End Stock Tanks are ideal for all your livestock watering needs. It involves these six steps (3 of which are really inactions): Scoop fallen leaves. Aug 16, #1. Catfish and bluegill will both do well and can be fed. Our business is seasonal, call to determine what fish we have available. 6x8 oil on cotton canvas panel $ Poly-Tuf Stock Tank Gal. Making a container pond is a great alternative to digging in a pond in your yard. Corrosion resistant, heavy zinc coating assures long life. See more ideas about stock tank, ponds backyard, backyard. The growing demand for basic water resources, along with recreational needs has become a major concern. Check out our ultimate three step DIY setup guide for more details. The galvanized metal tubs look good inside or out, and with a starting price of $50, they're pretty darn affordable, too. Pond Dimensions: 51 inches long, 31 inches wide, 10 inches deep. The Gallon Stock Tank has a sleek appearance and smooth black color that features an over-sized drain plug for easy draining and cleaning. Portable tanks ar. SKU# It has a reinforced top rim and the bottom withstands the rough use of all animals as well as the corrosive action of barnyard liquids. Whether you want to stock adults and go fishing this weekend, or stock fingerlings and have a trophy pond in the years to come, Pond King has the right plan for your needs. I have a large stock tank ( ish gallons) and was wondering what would have to be done to host fish in it as a pond (koi and goldfish maybe?) used to have an ecosystem in a smaller gallon tank but there was a leak, and it killed the whole entire tank in one fell swoop, was wondering what it would take to replicate on a bigger size and how long it might take to establish a stable. Aug 16, #1. One day I could suddenly see a few inches down, then the next day further, and after about three days I could see the bottom. I opted for sheep stock tanks that are short, at only a foot tall. So there are lots of ways you can go about setting up a stock tank pool. Oval tanks include a 1" drain plug, while circular tanks include a 1. Repurposing the stock tank. Less important question #2: I'm planning an 8′ round stock tank for the pond with a 6′ round tank above for the bog. 13 comments. Then here, we have some most genius stock tank pool ideas for your backyard's upgrade inspiration. Purchasing a basin isn't the issue (you can get one from tractor supply companies for around $)—it's a matter of making it. He added an Intex canister filter that he attached to the tank with a pool filter hose and then hung the return line on the back of the tank. The Rubbermaid Commercial Stock Tank is constructed of sturdy, weather-resistant structural foam, to be sure to fulfill all of your farming needs for years to come. Aug 16, #1. ornamental pond pump. #DP watts. org (Riccia- underwater plant producing oxygen bubbles). The tanks are sturdy and nestable for economical shipping. Solar Stock Tank Heater. That explains how Texas has transformed itself from a land with few naturally occurring ponds to a state covered with. The top portion of the "L" should extend into the air about 10 to 15 feet to provide plenty of distance from the bank when laid down. Livestock is expensive and keeping livestock fed and watered is important to the health of the animals. Add to wish list. 25 pt/ gallons of water. You can also view our bottomless stock tanks for large stock tank applications. it's also meant to help balance the biology of the tank. Constructed with premium G90 galvanized, corrugated sidewalls for strength. One piece, molded high-density polyethylene tanks that resist cracking or breaking even in cold weather. No separate 'add-on' pieces to buy, each deicer includes a full cage, floater, and cord clip. Outdoor playpen/baby corral. Ranchers call them what they are: stock tanks for sheep and cattle, for the dead-serious business of keeping animals alive in a semiarid land plagued by drought. For the drain: We talked to someone at our local feed store to select the proper hardware to create our drain. I purchased a gallon galvanized stock tank this spring to act as a combination watering source and above-ground pond next to my vegetable garden. Apr 27, - Stock tank water garden and goldfish habitat. These tanks are filled either by a pump, windpump, creek, spring, or even rely on runoff water from rain or melting snow. If a stock tank will slow soil erosion, the ASCS might pay up to 75 percent. Free Estimates. Stock Tanks; Refinements. All poly tanks made with FDA food-grade approved poly, tested to °F, corrosion-free, impact resistant and recyclable. From gallons to over 30,+ gallon ponds! The goal of stocking ponds is to create a self-sufficient ecosystem where there is little to no maintenance, meaning you won’t have to provide food for the fish living in your pond. Nature's Pond 'Stock Tank Cleaning Conditioner' is an all-natural blend of beneficial bacteria, enzymes and plant extracts specifically formulated to break down and consume slime and algae to keep both the stock tank and the water inside clean. WE MANUFACTURE OUR PRODUCTS TO ASSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY. Fast delivery, quality tanks at unbeatable prices! Toggle navigation Call Toll Free Heavy galvanized tank bottoms (20ga. I have a large stock tank ( ish gallons) and was wondering what would have to be done to host fish in it as a pond (koi and goldfish maybe?) used to have an ecosystem in a smaller gallon tank but there was a leak, and it killed the whole entire tank in one fell swoop, was wondering what it would take to replicate on a bigger size and how long it might take to establish a stable. He added an Intex canister filter that he attached to the tank with a pool filter hose and then hung the return line on the back of the tank. We are dedicated to offering our customers the best service possible. This is the original kiddy pool habitat for our pet turtle. Would it be possible to set up a gallon. make % sure it's level. Fast growing! Healthy strains! Both commercial feed trained or "wild" stocks. 1/4 Acre 1/2 Acre 1 Acre Nature’s Pond ‘Stock Tank Cleaning Conditioner’ is an all-natural blend of beneficial bacteria, enzymes and plant extracts specifically formulated to break down and consume slime and algae to keep both the stock tank and the. You can also view our bottomless stock tanks for large stock tank applications. So, enter a stock tank! This is not an original idea, of course. More Information. Mar 24, · To help lighten the stress on our plants, we amended our tanks and pots with a blend of half top soil (from last year), and half potting soil out of bagged potting mix we got at the local hardware store. The vertical and horizontal sidewall ribbing gives it extremely rugged durability and superior strength. There are some things that you need to do to build a proper stock tank swimming pool. Someone had a photo posted of a system mounted on a small 2 wheel trailer, to pull from pond to pond. Texas has over , ponds with over two-thirds of these privately owned ponds, stock tanks and lakes. SKU# Oversize drain plug makes for easy drainage and cleaning of stock tank: /2" oversize drain. 1' Tall Stock Tanks (required) 1' Tall Stock Tanks (required) 3' diameter x 1' D - 48 gallons- 22 ga $ See more ideas about stock tank, ponds backyard, backyard. I could do several g gallon rubbermaids or two gallon stocktanks. Hastings stock tanks come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. I started looking at the idea of using a galvanized oval-ended stock tank to make an indoor pond. I used to raise pond goldfish and koi the breeding trick is th drop the water temp. Inspired by a stock tank pool he saw on Pinterest, Crespi went to a local farm supply store and bought an oval model—8-feet long by 2 feet high and capable of holding gallons of water. 00mm EPDM SealEco Greenseal Rubber Pond Liner. How To Set up your stock tank pool. Measuring in at 5 feet by 2 feet and only 2 feet deep, it's just large enough for one or two people to take a refreshing dip. 21 Large naturalized backyard garden pond with garden art. If you are building a pond to be stocked with fish, professional help is also a must, just as it is for water sources that will support vegetation and other animals. Add a filtration module to instantly turn the tank into a quarantine, holding or growout system. Here you will find our wonderful selection of pond plants and water garden adornments that will bring your pond to life. Plastic Stock Tanks FREE SHIPPING! HCW - 35 Gal, If you have one, you can make a perfect pond for your garden. Manufacturer: Hastings Equity Manufacturing. Much more roomy than an inflatable kiddie pool, but a whole lot less costly than an in-ground option, stock tanks are the best bet for people who want to swim but can't shell out a small fortune on construction. A Koi pond should have around to gallons of water per fish. 54 gallons: 33"x21" | 37 gallons: 31"x15" | 64 gallons: 36"x19" | 25 gallons: 28"x13". Smaller stock tanks are designed for portable livestock watering. This is the Hastings Plastic/Poly Round Stock tank, 10' x 28", Gallon. Clear filters Freeland (23) Little Giant (3) Price Range. This can be all bluegill or, if desired, bluegill and redear sunfish. While an in-ground swimming pool can cost $20, to $65,, and an above-ground pool can set you. The filtration system is designed for medium-sized ponds with a moderate fish population. No separate 'add-on' pieces to buy, each deicer includes a full cage, floater, and cord clip. It seems that farmers here have goldfish in their stock tanks to keep the algae down and keep the tanks clean. If you go with a 55g barrel, those can be gotten for free at car washes (it's what they put car soap in). The Small Pond Exemption The Texas legislature has encouraged the development of certain types of small ponds and lakes by exempting some landowners from the surface water permit process. The guy recommended a Pondmaster June 23, Denton, TX. Construction > Preformed Ponds > Plastic Stock Tanks. Perhaps the most popular DIY pond filter online is called the Skippy filter and this uses a stock tank for the filter body rather than a box or barrel. FOB Orlando. In small ponds, it is usually better to stock only catfish, since they. The Texas legislature has encouraged the development of certain types of small ponds and lakes by exempting landowners from the permit process when they take state water and use it for a specific purpose. Stock Tank Water Garden Goldfish Habitats Pond Salt Diy Water Pond Bricolage Site Suspended - This site has stepped out for a bit The Use Of Salt is a major staple in every goldfish keeper's supply kit, and it is often used as a first line defense against a host of goldfish problems. In fact, we love the concept so much, we're going to buy a couple additional ones to use as planters or a water pond, and swap the pond pump into the system when it's not being used as a heated pool. All blue tanks have a 2 year warranty, all gray tanks have a 3 year warranty. Heavy, reinforced steel tube rolled into the top lip for added strength. In addition, pumping water into tanks usually improves grazing distribution by attracting cattle to graze areas near the tanks instead of spending time standing in or around the ponds or creek. It will have some goldfish and some occasional people and dogs swimming in it. Stock tanks are standard farm fixtures, they are made from galvanized metal or plastic, they are round, oval-shaped or square and are traditionally recommended to be used to hold water and feed for livestock, this is why you are looking at a website that sells livestock equipment to farmers to purchase your stock tank pool for the backyard or deck of your home. Tank Hollow Fisheries has been providing sportfish and forage fish for pond and lake stocking since Hastings stock tanks come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. Opt for a Simple Stock Tank Pool. Stock tanks are available from 50 gallons to gallons size. Shuts off automatically if the water level become too low. For the drain: We talked to someone at our local feed store to select the proper hardware to create our drain. Made in the USA. Stock tanks are super trendy right now to use for things other than feeding livestock. Plastic polyethylene stock tanks are ribbed for strength & durable enough to stand up to hot weather temperatures, such as the southwestern US. The pond should be at least half full and filling. Built to endure the most severe farm and ranch conditions. These stock tanks are still being used on ranches today. For $, start with the 8' stock tank from Tractor Supply and your garden hose. So, enter a stock tank! This is not an original idea, of course. Show Tanks. If you would like a more hands-off approach for your stock tank pool. Stock tanks come in many sizes and can be either circular or oval. Would it be possible to set up a gallon. ornamental pond pump. It can take up to 6 months to fully mature a tank so as a rough guide you should exceed no more than 20% of your stock level within the first month, 40% after three months, and 60% after six months. Repurposing the stock tank. Stock Tank / Pond. DIY Pond and Stream for an Outdoor Waterfall. Ones with tub designs are also versatile in their uses, working as a pond feature in your landscape or as a place to bathe your pup. A stock tank soaking tub doesn't have to look crude or tacky. By: Adam Russell, , adam. Rubbermaid Stock Tank. Stock Tank Secret begins working immediately. Stock tank pools promise to be all the rage again this summer, and it's easy to see why. Heavy, reinforced steel tube rolled into the top lip for added strength. If you are building a pond to be stocked with fish, professional help is also a must, just as it is for water sources that will support vegetation and other animals. you can absolutely use a plastic stock tank. Stock tanks are available from 50 gallons to gallons size. 1/4 Acre 1/2 Acre 1 Acre I have some smaller ones right now, but I maintain them like tanks indoors with water changes. HCW - 55 Gal, Ship to Home. This is the most rugged poly tank on the market. Stock tank pools are great when they're clean and clear. See more ideas about stock tank, ponds backyard, backyard. Alas, no turtles in this above-ground pond. The Original DIY — Stock Tank Pool Authority. Application Guide for Bentonite Pond Sealant. Living in the hill country west of Austin means zero soil in the garden. Parkers Fish Farm offers pond and lake stocking to Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. There's plenty of people who've done it - you'll find all kinds of pictures if you google. Sunsbell Solar Pond Pump, Air Pump, Solar Powered Pool Fish Tank Oxygenator Oxygen Aerator Air Pump Pond Kit, for Garden Fish Tank Pool Fishing Pond 4. Add to cart. Fish & Koi Holding Tanks from Atlantica Gardens. Inspired by a stock tank pool he saw on Pinterest, Crespi went to a local farm supply store and bought an oval model—8-feet long by 2 feet high and capable of holding gallons of water. Lasts up to two months. A good pond is more than just a hole in the ground! This video expertly covers the dos and don'ts of building, stocking and maintaining a fish pond as simply as possible. You'll also need some floating goldfish food, which is appropriate size for your fish. Pair one with a pool float, and you're all set for a day of fun in the sun. GPH pond pump. Stock Tank Garden Pond - Home Garden - https://gardenideas Her setup has a partial deck and patio, perfect. This can increase your pasture’s carrying capacity or grazing season. Jul 02, · Stocking slowly The above calculators give a maximum stock level, which only applies if the aquarium filter is working in a fully matured state. Manufacturer: Hastings Equity Manufacturing. Behlen ® Country 9 foot Round Poly Stock Tank features a durable seamless design to resist breakage. If your tank is larger or extremely dirty, use two bags. this goes a long way to keeping things clean as natural bacteria & such. Round End Stock Tanks. The pickup bed sprayer tank that acts as the solids collector portion of the ponds has been removed from the 'circuit' of water flowing around, It's back to the gallon and 85 gallon tanks. Tank Hollow Fisheries has been providing sportfish and forage fish for pond and lake stocking since However, you need to measure the pond well so it can rest perfectly in the hole. Healthy Ponds Stock Tank Water Cleaner Refills are safe and natural and contain a patented time-release system that continually releases a proprietary blend of naturally occurring bacteria into the water for 30 days, reducing the organic debris that collects in stock tanks. →Great idea. It has a reinforced top rim and the bottom withstands the rough use of all animals as well as the corrosive action of barnyard liquids. Solar Stock Tank Heater. It will have some goldfish and some occasional people and dogs swimming in it. Small but functional, this is the "tiny home" of stock tank pools. For lakes larger than 10 acres that have much open. If you have one, you can make a perfect pond for your garden. Specifications. Also, to get a good fit you will need to cut and join the seams using a sealant (WARNING! Intense elevator music in this tutorial). It features an extra-heavy, gauge tank bottom. It is, of course, related to heat and nutrients along with stagnant water that hasn’t been. Free Estimates. Jun 12, · Check out this link to see the pictures from the Koi Pond Cleanup. Ships motor freight. it's also meant to help balance the biology of the tank. Construction > Preformed Ponds > Plastic Stock Tanks. I have a pump and filter by Pondmaster that is running as I type these questions. It features a closed-lip design that is incredibly strong and wont buckle to crowding livestock. Koi Transport Tanks. No separate 'add-on' pieces to buy, each deicer includes a full cage, floater, and cord clip. Clean your tank: After selecting the perfect size it's time to take the stock tank pool home. The basic rule of thumb for stocking goldfish aquariums is each goldfish needs ten to twenty gallons ( liters) of tank space to be able to live to their potential. This is the Hastings Plastic/Poly Round Stock tank, 10' x 28", Gallon. They can be placed into a large whiskey barrel, a galvanized stock tank or an actual pond but if you use anything smaller, the plant will likely take over the whole container. There are others warn of zinc leeching into the water if you use these tanks - which wouldn't be good for the fish. The Gallon Stock Tank has a sleek appearance and smooth black color that features an over-sized drain plug for easy draining and cleaning. For instance, if you had 7 Koi, then your pond volume should be between 1, and 2, gallons. Small but functional, this is the "tiny home" of stock tank pools. Solar Stock Tank Heater. The pond was experiencing extreme algae growth. Plastic stock water tanks are great watering troughs helping to provide a better life for livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep & pigs. Galvanized Stock Tank Fish Pond Stock tanks have been used for keeping fish for a lot of years. May 06, · Stock Tank Pond Update.

A acre parcel in Calverton where a once-controversial sand mine is located has been proposed for subdivision and development with 51,square-feet of new retail uses, including the national retailer Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Supply Company is “the largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States,” according to the company website. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, the company operates more than 1, retail stores in 49 states. It sells a variety of agricultural, animal and outdoor products, including power equipment, lawn and garden items, hardware and animal products.

Retail uses are allowed on the site because it is being developed under pre-master plan zoning, under a stipulation settling an old lawsuit between the town and the property owner, according to town officials.

If approved by the Riverhead Town Planning Board, the site opposite Fresh Pond Avenue would be split into three parcels. Parcels A and C— each about five acres — front Middle Country Road. The third lot, Parcel B, would be the acre sand mine site operated by Calverton Industries.

Parcel A would be developed with four buildings in a campus-style layout. The largest building on that lot — a 19,square foot building with an attached 15,square-foot, fenced outdoor sales area — would be the site of the Tractor Supply Co. store.

The three other buildings — one 9,square-foot building and two 4,square-foot buildings — would house other retail uses. The three buildings are already being marketed by New England Retail Properties Inc., exclusive brokers.

Though the land on the north side of Route 25 between the Stony Brook incubator site and Edwards Avenue was zoned Industrial C pursuant to the master plan, the Calverton Industries property retained its pre-master plan zoning — old Business CR and old Industrial B — under a stipulation of settlement between the town and Calverton Industries, planner Greg Bergman told planning board members yesterday.

Bergman said in an interview after the meeting he had confirmed the zoning pursuant to the settlement with Riverhead town attorney Robert Kozakiewicz. Kozakiewicz was town supervisor when the stipulation of settlement was entered in

The stipulation ended a years-long lawsuit between the town and landowner Calverton Industries over the company’s right to mine the land. The settlement allowed Calverton Industries to continue to mine for five more years and also required the company to pay town a $ million fine.

The planning board has two applications before it. One application is for a subdivision of the acre site into three lots and the other is the site plan application for parcel A, the lot east of the access roadway, where the Tractor Supply store and three other retail uses would be developed.

Both the subdivision and site plan applications have been made by NERP Holdings, which does not yet own any portion of the site but is in contract to buy parcel A. Calverton Industries is the owner of record. Calverton Industries partner John Montecalvo has participated in meetings and discussions, according to town officials and NERP Holdings’ representative, Mark D’Addabbo of New England Retail Properties Inc. of Wethersfield, Connecticut.

Town wants environmental assessment of whole site

Town officials yesterday told D’Addabbo and his engineer, Eric Meyn of Bohler Engineering, that the entire acre site must be considered for purposes of environmental review, including soil samples.

“Staff recommends a phase 1 and phase 2 environmental site assessment be conducted, to test for VOCs, metals, asbestos and whatever has ended up on the site over years of industrial use,” Bergman told the board. “Staff recommends holding off on the SEQRA determination until that assessment is done,” Bergman said.

The mining permit issued by the State Department of Environmental Conservation to Calverton Industries required the mine to be “reclaimed” by filling the excavated area — from which million cubic yards of sand was to be removed — with DEC-approved materials. The DEC was responsible for monitoring the mining and reclamation process. Both have been concluded.

The site is currently used as a construction and demolition debris processing facility, pursuant to a DEC permit issued to Calverton Industries and Sky Materials at the Calverton site in May It allows processing of asphalt, brick, concrete, gravel, rock, clean soil, unadulterated wood, brush, branches, trees and stumps at the site.

Bergman said the staff also recommends that the access roadway be designed to the standards of a major industrial subdivision because the large parcel in the back could be subject to significant future development.

Both recommendations got some pushback from D’Addabbo and Meyn, who argued that the soil investigation should be limited to the parcel being purchased by NERP Holdings and that the foot roadway depicted on the subdivision map was adequate to serve the two smaller parcels in the front.

“Right now it’s one piece and we have to look at it as one piece,” planning board chairman Stan Carey said.

“Due to the nature of the activity there, soil samples should be adequate to cover the whole area. I’d like to know what’s in the soil in the back.”

Though DEC monitors the site, environmental planner Jeff Seaman said, “DEC has not provided uswith any information. If the applicants have that information and want to provide it back to us that’s fine,” he said.

D’Addabbo asked if those results would impact his company’s application. “What if ours is clean and back there is not?”

“Of course it would,” Carey replied. “If this piece is contaminated back here, I would say absolutely it would impact your subdivision.”

Town officials had previously sought to have town monitor on site to inspect materials being brought in as fill during the reclamation process. The town also wanted to have groundwater tests done to make sure the fill was not contaminated and polluting the aquifer. The site is located in a county-designated special groundwater protection area and a state-designated critical environmental area. It borders the Central Pine Barrens.

“We were extremely concerned about the materials being used as fill,” former councilwoman Barbara Blass told RiverheadLOCAL in She noted that the DEC only tested the groundwater twice a year.

But the town’s efforts were rebuffed by state regulators and eventually abandoned by town officials.

“We didn’t have jurisdiction,” Supervisor Sean Walter said in a interview. Walter, a lawyer, served as deputy town attorney during Blass’ tenure as a councilwoman. “We tried but did not have the jurisdiction,” he said.

Yesterday, D’Addabbo said he would speak to Montecalvo about copies of DEC monitoring reports.

He also said he’d already spoken with Montecalvo about plans for the acre site “and he says he has no plans” for it.

“With the huge truck and equipment pulling soil and materials out of there, why wouldn’t you want to build it to town standards anyway?” Carey asked D’Addabbo. “That road could be a mess after a year.”

D’Addabbo conceded that “big trucks” do come in and out of the site regularly. “I don’t know what they’re doing back there — mining or materials, but they’re big trucks,” D’Addabbo said. “You’re probably right.”

“The reality of the expense here over the course of feet — you’re taking another $10, or $15, to pave it on a project that’s going to cost you $4 million or $5 million to build,” town engineering consultant Vincent Guadiello told D’Addabbo.

“Those are valid points,” D’Addabbo said. “Again, it’s not my property. It’s Calverton Industries and John [Montecalvo] has got to make the decision,” he said.

The access road, as part of the acre parcel B, will remain in Calverton Industries’ ownership.

An existing metal building on the site would be removed. The building is located where the access road is planned, Bergman said.

Carey said he thought a traffic signal at the intersection created by the new access road with Route 25 — to be aligned with Fresh Pond Avenue on the north — may be in order for safety purposes, considering the traffic volume in the area.

Editor&#;s note: This story has been revised for clarification since first published.