Will this be fine?

jamest0o0 · 09/23/2008, 07:54 PM

I have a 55g with liverock, livesand, snails, hermits, skunk cleaner shrimp, and all of the basic equipment. My 55g is in the living room and I've been wanting to take it down for awhile now because I'm setting up a new tank, but couldn't because of everything that is still in it. So I was thinking of using a 45g rubbermaid that I use to hold RO/DI water as a temporary holding spot for for the LR, critters, etc. so I could take down my tank in the living room. Will this be alright?

jarrett · 09/23/2008, 08:01 PM

yep just make sure all the paramiters of the water are ok. and treat it just like you would your tank. only thing i could see a problem with is the plastic leeching something.

jamest0o0 · 09/23/2008, 08:07 PM

Yeah, that was my main concern, but I have used these rubbermaids to hold RO/DI water for awhile and I havn't seen any problems.

liz3 · 09/23/2008, 08:12 PM

rubbermaids should be fine. People build DIY refugiums with them all the time for reefs when they can't afford the expensive ones.

You will need to check the water after the move, because distubing could cause a cycle. Good luck and congrats on a new tank.

jarrett · 09/23/2008, 08:13 PM

well giver i dont see it being a problem just moniter it carefully

mfinn · 09/23/2008, 08:14 PM

I have been using rubbermaid products for years to hold critters in, hold live rock, mix saltwater and many other uses and never had a problem.
Just keep a heater in it and powerhead for circulation and everything should be fine.

jayco5 · 09/23/2008, 09:17 PM

I will likely be in the same boat soon. If I buy a new rubbermaid, is there a preferred way to clean it out so the plastic doesn't leach anything?

liz3 · 09/23/2008, 09:55 PM

I just rinsed with regular tap water for mine. But others may have other experiences. If it's clean and dry.. you should be ok.

Flipper62 · 09/23/2008, 11:24 PM

If the Rubber Maid container..Has the ( FOOD SAFE ) Label ......your good to go.... THIS means that chemicals wont leach into the plastic...

carolinacoral · 09/24/2008, 04:41 AM

I've used the rubbermaids, food safe, for many similar activities and never had a problem. I just rinse them out but you are going to use one you already have been using.....should be just fine.

jamest0o0 · 09/24/2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks everyone.

09/23/2008, 07:54 PM	#1
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	Will this be fine? I have a 55g with liverock, livesand, snails, hermits, skunk cleaner shrimp, and all of the basic equipment. My 55g is in the living room and I've been wanting to take it down for awhile now because I'm setting up a new tank, but couldn't because of everything that is still in it. So I was thinking of using a 45g rubbermaid that I use to hold RO/DI water as a temporary holding spot for for the LR, critters, etc. so I could take down my tank in the living room. Will this be alright?

09/23/2008, 08:01 PM	#2
jarrett Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 231	yep just make sure all the paramiters of the water are ok. and treat it just like you would your tank. only thing i could see a problem with is the plastic leeching something. __________________ we cant stop here this is bat country!! Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef. 45g sump

09/23/2008, 08:07 PM	#3
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	Yeah, that was my main concern, but I have used these rubbermaids to hold RO/DI water for awhile and I havn't seen any problems. __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

09/23/2008, 08:13 PM	#5
jarrett Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 231	well giver i dont see it being a problem just moniter it carefully __________________ we cant stop here this is bat country!! Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef. 45g sump

09/23/2008, 08:14 PM	#6
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I have been using rubbermaid products for years to hold critters in, hold live rock, mix saltwater and many other uses and never had a problem. Just keep a heater in it and powerhead for circulation and everything should be fine. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

09/23/2008, 08:12 PM	#4
liz3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Glendale Heights Posts: 1,289	rubbermaids should be fine. People build DIY refugiums with them all the time for reefs when they can't afford the expensive ones. You will need to check the water after the move, because distubing could cause a cycle. Good luck and congrats on a new tank.

09/23/2008, 09:17 PM	#7
jayco5 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 74	Good to know I will likely be in the same boat soon. If I buy a new rubbermaid, is there a preferred way to clean it out so the plastic doesn't leach anything?

09/23/2008, 09:55 PM	#8
liz3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Glendale Heights Posts: 1,289	I just rinsed with regular tap water for mine. But others may have other experiences. If it's clean and dry.. you should be ok.

09/23/2008, 11:24 PM	#9
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	If the Rubber Maid container..Has the ( FOOD SAFE ) Label ......your good to go.... THIS means that chemicals wont leach into the plastic... __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

09/24/2008, 04:41 AM	#10
carolinacoral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 58	I've used the rubbermaids, food safe, for many similar activities and never had a problem. I just rinse them out but you are going to use one you already have been using.....should be just fine.

09/24/2008, 01:57 PM	#11
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	Thanks everyone. __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby