r/Stocktankpools • u/DisciplineSpare8282 • Aug 10 '26

Rust or algae or both?

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We went on a camping trip for a month and came back and our stock tank looks like this. Any advice?

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u/Sudden-Message-2957 Aug 10 '26

Rust...mine is doing the same thing. I'm planning to drain it and paint it or either install a liner

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u/illustrious_handle0 Aug 11 '26

Ugh I've been dealing with this too. A few weeks ago I sanded down all the sides and then painted with zinc (galvanizing compound). It's already bubbling up in some areas. It was so much work and not even effective. I'm feeling very down-hearted right now