What type of plastic for water container?

BlackTip · 02/05/2015, 02:52 PM

I am expecting 300lb of dry Fiji rock next week. I am going to cure them in my garage for the next 8-10 weeks, until my tank and stand are ready.

I want to use one large container, 100 gallon or so. My thinking is after I use this container for curing the rock, it can be used for emergencies. In case I have a leak or need to evacuate the tank inhabitants. My future tank will be 320g.

So, what type of plastic the container must be made off?

I found this: http://www.agrisupply.com/oval-tank/p/39391/&sid=&eid=/

The drain plug is made of brass. Is it OK? I prefer once piece plastic without drain plug. It is safer.

noj3333 · 02/05/2015, 03:04 PM

I've read that people use a baby pool with lots of flow.
I would not use anything that has brass in it.

BlackTip · 02/05/2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by noj3333

I've read that people use a baby pool with lots of flow.
I would not use anything that has brass in it.

How about aluminum? I can't find anything without or with plastic plug.

coffee_snob · 02/05/2015, 03:50 PM

Rubbermaid® Structural Foam Stock Tanks, 100 gal. Capacity

$80

BlackTip · 02/05/2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by coffee_snob

Rubbermaid® Structural Foam Stock Tanks, 100 gal. Capacity

$80

Thanks, I look at that one, but it has horrible reviews; crack and leaks.

coffee_snob · 02/05/2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BalckTip

Thanks, I look at that one, but it has horrible reviews; crack and leaks.

Really? I looked at one in-person, and it seemed like it was really tough. Tough enough for cattle usage.

Some people around here use them as sumps.

julie180 · 02/05/2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BalckTip

Thanks, I look at that one, but it has horrible reviews; crack and leaks.

Leaks, yes, you will need to replace the stock bulkheads. As far as cracking, I'm sure the reviews you are reading are from people using them outside!

I have been using a 150 as a sump for 6 years. Its the tank of choice for a lot of basement sumps.

You want to stay away from any metal.

BlackTip · 02/06/2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by julie180

Leaks, yes, you will need to replace the stock bulkheads. As far as cracking, I'm sure the reviews you are reading are from people using them outside!

I have been using a 150 as a sump for 6 years. Its the tank of choice for a lot of basement sumps.

You want to stay away from any metal.

The review I read indicates that recent production crack at the bottom edge. There is a photo of cracked one post on Amazon. People said the older production are good.

Mishri · 02/06/2015, 12:12 PM

go big

http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/...FRSFfgodchkAlg

you can get other stock tanks, doesn't have ot be a rubber made one. I believe my bro-in-law has a 250 gallon one for his sump.

Like someone else said, you can also use a kiddy pool.

A sea K · 02/06/2015, 05:23 PM

Go to your nearest LFS (Local Farm Supply). Any decent farm and lumber should have plastic stock tanks available.

sealtea116 · 02/06/2015, 07:09 PM

i have heard of people using garbage pails the rubber made brand with a powerhead

South City · 02/07/2015, 04:45 AM

I am currently using 3 of these for my sump. They are 28 gallon Rubbermaid Brutes. Very heavy duty and less than $30 at Lowes.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_135881-1097-...age&facetInfo=

I'm also using on these as a tank for my RODI water. 55 Gallons and less than $70 on Amazon.

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Originally Posted by sealtea116

i have heard of people using garbage pails the rubber made brand with a powerhead

Goldndoodle · 02/07/2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by coffee_snob

Rubbermaid® Structural Foam Stock Tanks, 100 gal. Capacity

$80

I was in an LFS recently that was using two of these to store their live rock in.

BlackTip · 02/07/2015, 09:25 AM

I ended up buying the 100G Rubbermaid stock tank mentioned above. Hopefully it won't leak. This tank is huge. I don't know where I am going to store. I don't have much room in the garage.

coffee_snob · 02/07/2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BalckTip

I ended up buying the 100G Rubbermaid stock tank mentioned above. Hopefully it won't leak. This tank is huge. I don't know where I am going to store. I don't have much room in the garage.

If it's on a level/even surface like your garage floor, and does not freeze [obviously], it should last for years.

02/05/2015, 02:52 PM	#1
BlackTip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,598	What type of plastic for water container? I am expecting 300lb of dry Fiji rock next week. I am going to cure them in my garage for the next 8-10 weeks, until my tank and stand are ready. I want to use one large container, 100 gallon or so. My thinking is after I use this container for curing the rock, it can be used for emergencies. In case I have a leak or need to evacuate the tank inhabitants. My future tank will be 320g. So, what type of plastic the container must be made off? I found this: http://www.agrisupply.com/oval-tank/p/39391/&sid=&eid=/ The drain plug is made of brass. Is it OK? I prefer once piece plastic without drain plug. It is safer.

02/05/2015, 03:50 PM	#4
coffee_snob Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 296	Rubbermaid® Structural Foam Stock Tanks, 100 gal. Capacity $80 __________________ Webcam: http://myreeftank.weebly.com/

02/06/2015, 05:23 PM	#10
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Go to your nearest LFS (Local Farm Supply). Any decent farm and lumber should have plastic stock tanks available. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

02/05/2015, 03:04 PM	#2
noj3333 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 235	I've read that people use a baby pool with lots of flow. I would not use anything that has brass in it.

02/06/2015, 12:12 PM	#9
Mishri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 1,404	go big http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/...FRSFfgodchkAlg you can get other stock tanks, doesn't have ot be a rubber made one. I believe my bro-in-law has a 250 gallon one for his sump. Like someone else said, you can also use a kiddy pool.

02/06/2015, 07:09 PM	#11
sealtea116 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York Posts: 271	i have heard of people using garbage pails the rubber made brand with a powerhead

02/07/2015, 09:25 AM	#14
BlackTip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,598	I ended up buying the 100G Rubbermaid stock tank mentioned above. Hopefully it won't leak. This tank is huge. I don't know where I am going to store. I don't have much room in the garage.