Rubbermaid sump question?

jdoenumber2 · 04/14/2007, 07:55 PM

I am looking to make a rubbermaid sump. Its just for my skimmer and to allow my heaters to go in there. What are some good tips for what to do to avoid any future problems? Which are good and which should i keep away from?

asnatlas · 04/14/2007, 10:38 PM

Depending on the room you have to work with, I would look into the Poly Rubbermaid stock tanks...

If you have room I would go with the 100gal...

POLY TANKS

Structural Foam Stock Tanks

jdoenumber2 · 04/15/2007, 08:56 AM

not much room. this is going under my tank

mheaven · 04/15/2007, 09:34 AM

Is there any place in jersey that i can find one of those containers?

wiggie89 · 04/15/2007, 02:26 PM

I currently have two of these tanks and they are the best

GuySmilie · 04/15/2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdoenumber2
I am looking to make a rubbermaid sump. Its just for my skimmer and to allow my heaters to go in there. What are some good tips for what to do to avoid any future problems? Which are good and which should i keep away from?

You didn't say how the water is going to be transported out of the skimmer sump. So I'll assume it will be either by a pump or by gravitational fall into another container.

Anyway you do it, just make sure that the container you ultimately use as your skimmer's sump, will have enough additional volume to safely hold any water that will back siphon from your tank in the event of a power failure.

Also, from my experience, the Sterilite containers maintain their shape better than the Rubbermaid units do. I'm speaking of thin walled storage bin-type containers of the 30 gallon category.
Guy

GuySmilie · 04/15/2007, 03:08 PM

One more thing:
I've notice lately that more and more of the Rubbermaid containers are being manufactured with the Microban Antimicrobial protection process. This stuff is not recommended for use in marine environments.
Guy

jdoenumber2 · 04/15/2007, 03:49 PM

I am thinking of using sterlite or similar type of container to put inside of my aquariums stand. It is going to house my skimmer and heaters. I plan on making a fuge possibly too.

jdoenumber2 · 04/15/2007, 09:58 PM

Any other suggestions?

04/14/2007, 07:55 PM	#1
jdoenumber2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,093	Rubbermaid sump question? I am looking to make a rubbermaid sump. Its just for my skimmer and to allow my heaters to go in there. What are some good tips for what to do to avoid any future problems? Which are good and which should i keep away from?

04/14/2007, 10:38 PM	#2
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	Depending on the room you have to work with, I would look into the Poly Rubbermaid stock tanks... If you have room I would go with the 100gal... POLY TANKS Structural Foam Stock Tanks __________________ Shawn

04/15/2007, 03:08 PM	#7
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	One more thing: I've notice lately that more and more of the Rubbermaid containers are being manufactured with the Microban Antimicrobial protection process. This stuff is not recommended for use in marine environments. Guy __________________ Guy Smilie

04/15/2007, 08:56 AM	#3
jdoenumber2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,093	not much room. this is going under my tank

04/15/2007, 09:34 AM	#4
mheaven Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: nj Posts: 173	Is there any place in jersey that i can find one of those containers?

04/15/2007, 02:26 PM	#5
wiggie89 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Conneticut Posts: 205	I currently have two of these tanks and they are the best

04/15/2007, 03:49 PM	#8
jdoenumber2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,093	I am thinking of using sterlite or similar type of container to put inside of my aquariums stand. It is going to house my skimmer and heaters. I plan on making a fuge possibly too.

04/15/2007, 09:58 PM	#9
jdoenumber2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,093	Any other suggestions?