DIY Stock Tank Pool Ideas!

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Is an Olympic-sized lap pool not in your budget? We get it. For summer fun in the backyard, try this easy stock tank pool project that uses supplies from the farm and ranch store.

Stock tank pools are the perfect plunge pool to cool off from the heat, yet take up very little space and don’t cost a lot to DIY. You can install them above ground or dig them in. They don’t have to look like it came from a farm store, either!

People create wrap-around decks, dedicated patios, and even waterfall fountains for them! Choose galvanized stock tank pools or plastic – poly for an in-ground version. Loving this fun idea!

How Do I Make a DIY Stock Tank Pool? – Tips & Ideas!

So there are lots of ways you can go about setting up a stock tank pool. You can be as simple or complex as you want. Some people simply fill their tank with water and just drain and refill it as necessary. Others create a more traditional “pool” by adding pool pumps, filters, and chlorine. These tutorials walk you through all different viewpoints. Worried about problems with your pool? Here are a couple of the most common concerns, and how you can deal with them.

Potential Problems & Solutions

Don’t these stock tank swimming pools breed mosquitoes?

Any standing water can potentially breed mosquitoes. You can either use a pump to keep water moving (they only breed in still water), cover the tank when not in use with mosquito netting, or use pool chemicals to control them.

Does the galvanized metal get hot and burn you?

Metal does get hot in the summer sun. Make sure you position your pool under afternoon shade. You can also cut a pool noodle in half lengthwise, then wrap it around the rim of the pool. This will keep you from getting burned when getting in or out of the pool. BTW, you can also buy stock tanks in a commercial plastic version instead of metal.

How do you prevent algae?

Once again, you have choices. Change your pool water frequently, or use pool filters and chemicals.

Do these look “trashy”?

We’ll let you make that judgment once you’ve scrolled down and checked out all the tutorials, as well as our Instagram inspiration. Our vote? Trendy, not trashy!

Where To Buy Stock Tanks to Create Your Pool

You have a few options depending on what size stock tank pool you want and where you are located. If you happen to have a farm supply store near you, that might be your best bet. Up until recently, you used to be able to get some great deals on a couple versions from Amazon. But unfortunately, they’re not available on Amazon right now.

Your best bet now is to buy from Tractor Supply Co. They have locations all over the country. You can order online and do curbside pickup at the nearest store. If you want to do an in-ground plastic stock tank pool, TSC also carries those as well. But we have to say, we love the look of the above-ground galvanized metal.

We also found a website – TankAndBarrel.com – and they seem to have quite a few choices of steel round tanks, and they do ship, but it looks like the freight costs are pretty spendy! They’re located in Nebraska – so if you happen to be near them, I’m pretty sure you could pick up.

Again, many other farm supply stores may carry them as well.

Side note: If you’re thinking all you want is a little water in the garden, check out our post on 14 Soothing DIY Garden Fountain Ideas over at TGG.

DIY Stock Tank Pool Ideas & Projects

‘Sunwoven Studio’ starts us off with an easy primer on a simple stock tank pool idea. They painted theirs to make it look picture-perfect, and it does! They also link to a video tutorial for easy installation.

Another Pinterest user upload by Sara, this is cool copper DIY stock tank swimming pool!

Stock Tank Pool Instagram Inspiration

So if you thought those tutorials were cool, wait until you check out these Instagrammers’ stock tank pools! Pure inspiration… Nothing “trashy” here! Lovin’ this!

Casandra not only has this awesome DIY pool idea for us to check out, she also happens to have the coolest Etsy store, ‘Against the Grain’. It’s all about handcrafted wood signs. Love the talent here!

Love the setting of this whole outdoor space with a gorgeous yellow paint job on this DIY stock tank pool to top it off!

If you want an easy and inexpensive way to cool off this summer, try one of these DIY stock tank pool ideas! For the grown-ups, try our post on 12 DIY Ideas for Patios, Porches, and Decks. And if you want to keep the kids safe in the backyard when they aren’t in the pool, check out our post on DIY Wasp Traps on our sister site The Garden Glove, along with our post on Easy DIY Outdoor Firewood Racks and DIY Greenhouses. And don’t forget sunscreen – check out our post on how to make DIY safe & natural sunscreen on OhMeOhMy. Oh, almost forgot. You’ll need a stylish swimsuit! Check out our Cupshe Swimsuits Review and 16 Sexy One Piece Swimsuit Styles For Summer also on OhMyOhMy.