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04/14/2007, 07:55 PM
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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?
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04/14/2007, 10:38 PM
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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
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04/15/2007, 08:56 AM
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not much room. this is going under my tank
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04/15/2007, 09:34 AM
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Is there any place in jersey that i can find one of those containers?
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04/15/2007, 02:26 PM
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I currently have two of these tanks and they are the best
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04/15/2007, 03:00 PM
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Re: Rubbermaid sump question?
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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
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04/15/2007, 03:08 PM
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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
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04/15/2007, 03:49 PM
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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.
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04/15/2007, 09:58 PM
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Any other suggestions?
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