Using a rubbermaid tank as sump?

Monroereef · 03/02/2011, 07:02 PM

Anyone running it? Can you post some good bad experiences?

Thanks
Sunny

cakemanPA · 03/02/2011, 07:21 PM

I currently am using 2 rubbermaid storage bins as my sump on my 120 fowlr. I also have used the rubbermaid stock tanks for qt tanks and holding tanks.

PR_Reefers · 03/02/2011, 07:24 PM

I personally would never use it.... for aesthetic reaosons!! lol... however... functionally if the baffles are well made, and sump is designed correctly.... it should give no problems! IMO... I mean it's basically the same thing... a reservoir that will hold water & fit your skimmer,socks, pumps, etc.

aleonn · 03/02/2011, 07:26 PM

Most Rubbermaids I've read online are NSF approved for food contact. I've seen pictures in the DIY forum I believe and people do well. They're a lot cheaper than getting a custom-made acrylic sump. The one bad thing about some Rubbermaids is that they can be thin and prone to breaking/leaking. However, you can always double them up on top of each other to make sure they're structurally stable.

sbeason · 03/02/2011, 07:59 PM

There is a rubbermaid sump thread on here thats easy to find. Check it out. I personally have a 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank I am setting up for my 210rr.

Thanks, Steve

Monroereef · 03/02/2011, 08:54 PM

Thanks! I found the thread.

03/02/2011, 07:02 PM	#1
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03/02/2011, 07:21 PM	#2
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	I currently am using 2 rubbermaid storage bins as my sump on my 120 fowlr. I also have used the rubbermaid stock tanks for qt tanks and holding tanks.

03/02/2011, 07:24 PM	#3
PR_Reefers Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 106	I personally would never use it.... for aesthetic reaosons!! lol... however... functionally if the baffles are well made, and sump is designed correctly.... it should give no problems! IMO... I mean it's basically the same thing... a reservoir that will hold water & fit your skimmer,socks, pumps, etc.

03/02/2011, 07:26 PM	#4
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	Most Rubbermaids I've read online are NSF approved for food contact. I've seen pictures in the DIY forum I believe and people do well. They're a lot cheaper than getting a custom-made acrylic sump. The one bad thing about some Rubbermaids is that they can be thin and prone to breaking/leaking. However, you can always double them up on top of each other to make sure they're structurally stable.

03/02/2011, 07:59 PM	#5
sbeason Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake St Louis, MO Posts: 1,391	There is a rubbermaid sump thread on here thats easy to find. Check it out. I personally have a 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank I am setting up for my 210rr. Thanks, Steve

03/02/2011, 08:54 PM	#6
Monroereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 120	Thanks! I found the thread.