Water Storage Containers

JOSEPHLB · 11/15/2006, 02:04 PM

It appears alot of aquarists use regular ole Rubbermaid trash cans, but anyone have any experience with water storage options such as this: http://www.liverocknreef.com/shop/in...5&prevstart=24

This appears it would seal off better than a trash can and would be able to hold your RO water a little longer than a trashcan. I guess the problem would be if you needed to move it to your tank area to perform water changes.

Paintbug · 11/15/2006, 02:30 PM

those will work if you have the money, space, and the need for that much water. i use a 32g brute myself. have been for over a year, never really had any issuses. i clean it about once every 6 months.

reefnetworth · 11/15/2006, 02:30 PM

www.usplastics.com the best and most widely used for your needs. check them out, have a great day!

John

JOSEPHLB · 11/15/2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by reefnetworth
www.usplastics.com the best and most widely used for your needs. check them out, have a great day!

John

ooh... another site to bookmark

Thanks a bunch !

reefnetworth · 11/15/2006, 02:37 PM

JOSEPHLB, DID YOU LOOK AT THE SHIPPING WEIGHT! i did a recap on this item, you will pay alot $$$ for 55 lbs. shipping. i also agree with Paintbug, no need for 65 gallons top-off water. enjoy your afternoon,

John.

JOSEPHLB · 11/15/2006, 02:54 PM

I'm probably going to sound dumb, but a dumb question is a question not asked.

My planned 75g will be in our living room. Our in the spare area of our basement is where our sanitary tub, well filters, extra faucets, laundry area is, etc..

Just brainstorming about how I'm going to transport 75g of water into our living room for my initial fill up??

tanker · 11/15/2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by JOSEPHLB
My planned 75g will be in our living room. Our in the spare area of our basement is where our sanitary tub, well filters, extra faucets, laundry area is, etc..

Just brainstorming about how I'm going to transport 75g of water into our living room for my initial fill up??

Run hose to Living room and use a pump. Or do it the old fashion way--2 five gallon buckets at a time.

OR If the basement is under your living room run a pipe through the floor with a "faucet-like" adaptor. Hide with a new "hollow" lamp table....

JOSEPHLB · 11/15/2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by tanker
Run hose to Living room and use a pump. Or do it the old fashion way--2 five gallon buckets at a time.

OR If the basement is under your living room run a pipe through the floor with a "faucet-like" adaptor. Hide with a new "hollow" lamp table....

So: Trashcan ---> Submergable Pump ---> Hose To Tank ??

Seems easy enough; I guess thats why a newbie such as myself overlooks something as simple as that.

11/15/2006, 02:04 PM	#1
JOSEPHLB Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Grove, PA Posts: 287	Water Storage Containers It appears alot of aquarists use regular ole Rubbermaid trash cans, but anyone have any experience with water storage options such as this: http://www.liverocknreef.com/shop/in...5&prevstart=24 This appears it would seal off better than a trash can and would be able to hold your RO water a little longer than a trashcan. I guess the problem would be if you needed to move it to your tank area to perform water changes.

11/15/2006, 02:30 PM	#2
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	those will work if you have the money, space, and the need for that much water. i use a 32g brute myself. have been for over a year, never really had any issuses. i clean it about once every 6 months. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

11/15/2006, 02:30 PM	#3
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	www.usplastics.com the best and most widely used for your needs. check them out, have a great day! John __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

11/15/2006, 02:37 PM	#5
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	JOSEPHLB, DID YOU LOOK AT THE SHIPPING WEIGHT! i did a recap on this item, you will pay alot $$$ for 55 lbs. shipping. i also agree with Paintbug, no need for 65 gallons top-off water. enjoy your afternoon, John. __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

11/15/2006, 02:54 PM	#6
JOSEPHLB Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Grove, PA Posts: 287	I'm probably going to sound dumb, but a dumb question is a question not asked. My planned 75g will be in our living room. Our in the spare area of our basement is where our sanitary tub, well filters, extra faucets, laundry area is, etc.. Just brainstorming about how I'm going to transport 75g of water into our living room for my initial fill up??