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.
Correspondingly, do I need to seal my stock tank pool?
I’ve received a flood of questions lately about painting stock tanks, especially whether the inside needs to be sealed or painted. The short answer is “no!” I’m a recovering house painter, and the number one rule we lived by is to NEVER paint galvanized metal. Ever.
Additionally, will galvanized stock tanks rust?
While stock tanks aren’t completely immune to rust, the galvanized zinc coating is meant to resist wear and tear, and, so long as the coating hasn’t been compromised (gouged or scratched) a small amount of chlorine should not hurt it.
Can you use chlorine in a stock tank pool?
This isn’t a con so much as something to be aware of — stock tank pools do require chlorine. Attal recommends using two chlorine tablets each week to keep the water clean.
How do you keep a stock tank clean?
If the water in the trough is dirty and needs to be dumped, veterinarians recommend disinfecting the trough with household bleach, scrubbing the walls and rinsing it thoroughly before refilling. Up to two ounces of household chlorine bleach may be added per 50 gallons of water to discourage algae growth.