Bottomless Tanks
BOTTOMLESS STOCK TANK IN JOSHUA TREE, CA. PHOTO BY @ALAALISON.
Bottomless stock tanks are a more permanent alternative to traditional steel stock tanks and they’re available in much larger sizes than traditional stock tanks. Choose from 12’ diameter all the way up to 33’! Bottomless tanks have deeper depths of 26”, 33”, and even 45'“ . That’s up to 24,000 gallons! Oh, and they’re shipped on a pallet for much lower freight costs than traditional tanks! Note: “Liftgate service” is highly encouraged (available at checkout), otherwise you will need a forklift to unload the pallet when it is delivered.
Bottomless stock tank discount codes:
SWIM50 = $50 off any 26” high bottomless stock tank
SWIM75 = $75 off any 33" high bottomless stock tank
SWIM100 = $100 off any 45” high bottomless stock tank
Installation
Bottomless stock tank are similar to traditional steel stock tanks, but you will need to assemble the tank and create a watertight barrier for the bottom of the tank. See below for options to seal the bottom. They arrive in panel sections (on a pallet), which you will need to assemble using the provided hardware and butyl tape to seal the seams.
Use SWIM50 for $50 off!
Use SWIM75 for $75 off!
Use SWIM100 for $100 off!
How to seal a bottomless stock tank
Bottomless stock tanks don’t have a bottom, so you will need to create a watertight barrier with the ground as part of your installation. Most ranchers either pour a concrete slab or use bentonite clay to form a watertight bottom, but a round pool liner will work too! Similar to other tanks, you will need to have a flat, level surface first.
Pool liners (overlap style)
A pool liner is the simplest and fastest way to seal a bottomless tank. Fortunately, round pool liners are available in most matching sizes (12’ round, 15’ round, etc.). Click here to shop pool liners!
Concrete bottom
For a long-lasting solution, many ranchers choose to pour a reinforced concrete bottom for their tanks.
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is another option used by ranchers to create a watertight seal in the bottom of stock tanks and ponds. It’s cheaper and easier than concrete (and completely natural non-toxic). Typically sold in 50 lb bags, one bag can cover approximately 80-100 square feet. Approximately two 50 lb bags are needed for a 12’ bottomless stock tank.
This bottomless stock tank has a concrete pad poured in and around the edge to create a water barrier against the ground..
Shipping
Items this large can cost between $500 and $2000 to transport from the manufacturer (not including the the cost of the tank). At checkout, choose “liftgate service” (highly recommended), otherwise you will need to unload the tank or pallet yourself. Liftgate service is slightly more expensive, but without a forklift or multiple people, unloading it from the truck may be impossible.
Here’s how it works: Your tank will ship from the manufacturing facility (Nebraska or Oklahoma) and your driver will contact you to schedule a drop off. Since the truck will be making multiple deliveries along the way your lead time will vary between 1-2 weeks, and is dependent on a) how many deliveries are before you and b) how far from the manufacturer you are located. Lastly, the driver is responsible for unloading the tank only to your curb or driveway. You are responsible to getting it to your backyard. If you don’t select liftgate service you will be responsible for unloading the tank or pallet yourself (liftgate service is highly recommended).
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