Inflatable pools for fish??

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Can you use an inflatable pool for fish? If so, how long would it last? Just goldfish and other fish that cant cut or scratch the plastic.
 
I imagine you could, but I would think that the irregular interior shape of the pool, with all the inflated chambers, would make it difficult to clean. I would look for one of the hard plastic kiddie pools. My uncle used to keep his pond goldies in one during the winter is his garage.
 
As long as the quality of the plastic liner last against the UV rays of the sun a good quality pool liner on an above ground pool I installed was 26 feet across by 5 feet deep for a total of 15000 gallons and the liner lasted 6 years and a new liner cost about $300. A quality above ground kit pool like that can be had for about $3000 complete with canister filter. I have actually considered it but unless you are keeping cold water fish the heating bill is what would kill you for keeping tropicals.

Inflatable pool no way, your better off buying a pond kit or digging your own pond and installing sand with pond liner can be done for as little as $50 plus sweat, filter not included.
 
You'll need a heater for a Jacuzzi to keep a pool that size warm enough for fish! :rofl:
 
yea the inflatable isnt a good idea i wouldnt think. i live in mississippi and we have mild winters here, but i use several of the hard plastic kiddie pools year round for extra plant space. good luck!
Beaux
 
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