What type of top-off container?

Logzor · 11/06/2008, 05:13 PM

I have a space of 20"x25" next to my 90g tank to store a top off container as well as a salt water storage container.

The rectangular white kitchen garbage cans would be perfect (around 22g) but they are a bit flimsy.

The ~30g brute circular can is nice but that would not leave me room for another container.

I could possibly stack two containers as I am going to use some kind of nice screen to block this corner of the room next to the tank.

Also, the top off container needs to be resistant to limewater corrosion.

Any ideas? Ideally they would both be around 20 gallon.

seapug · 11/06/2008, 05:22 PM

I use the 18 gallon brute roughneck storage containers for mine. The are the sorta squat rectangular stackable containers. I cut a hole in the lid for the tubing and you're good to go.

lilchris · 11/06/2008, 05:39 PM

I use this one http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=2461
I set it up w/ a float switch and hooked it up to my RO unit and haven't touched it since. Love it

bidny · 11/06/2008, 05:43 PM

One thing to consider is that the container should be high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic if possible. These plastics are BPA free and won't leach phosphates into your water.

landlord · 11/07/2008, 05:52 AM

Won't this be in your living room Logan? Not thinking your better half will be happy unless it is somewhat decorative. I see you'll be hiding it behind a screen, nevermind.

Unless you plan on mixing Calcium Hydroxide (messy stuff) in the same room make sure it is something with a handle of some sorts so you can get it to the kitchen. Or perhaps on a rolling dolly. Remember that every 10 gallons is 83 pounds

Kurt

AZDesertRat · 11/07/2008, 08:25 AM

I use this 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can. The only thing I had to do was make a rectangle out of square tubing and slip it up under the rim so the can would hold its shape.

gonzapa · 11/07/2008, 08:59 AM

I got a 10 G rubbermaid for my 150 and sit it just on top of the sump

Logzor · 11/07/2008, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the advice.

The kitchen is not too far away from the living room. My RO unit is under the sink. I think I am going to buy some extra tubing so I can pump straight into the topoff container. Sure there will be tubing laying on the ground while pumping but its better than hauling that water around!

Michael · 11/07/2008, 10:49 AM

i use an old salt bucket, it does the job just fine, i have to make sure the ro-di water is topped up in the bucket every 3-4 days but it does the job

11/06/2008, 05:13 PM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	What type of top-off container? I have a space of 20"x25" next to my 90g tank to store a top off container as well as a salt water storage container. The rectangular white kitchen garbage cans would be perfect (around 22g) but they are a bit flimsy. The ~30g brute circular can is nice but that would not leave me room for another container. I could possibly stack two containers as I am going to use some kind of nice screen to block this corner of the room next to the tank. Also, the top off container needs to be resistant to limewater corrosion. Any ideas? Ideally they would both be around 20 gallon.

11/06/2008, 05:22 PM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	I use the 18 gallon brute roughneck storage containers for mine. The are the sorta squat rectangular stackable containers. I cut a hole in the lid for the tubing and you're good to go. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

11/06/2008, 05:43 PM	#4
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	One thing to consider is that the container should be high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic if possible. These plastics are BPA free and won't leach phosphates into your water. __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

11/07/2008, 05:52 AM	#5
landlord Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 1,937	Won't this be in your living room Logan? Not thinking your better half will be happy unless it is somewhat decorative. I see you'll be hiding it behind a screen, nevermind. Unless you plan on mixing Calcium Hydroxide (messy stuff) in the same room make sure it is something with a handle of some sorts so you can get it to the kitchen. Or perhaps on a rolling dolly. Remember that every 10 gallons is 83 pounds Kurt __________________ Forget the Turtle Man, you got the Coral Man Live Action Fragging! Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon SPS Reef (Sump, Fuge, Skimmer, CX reactor, Chemical filtration, Overflow) by Lifereef, 2x400W 20K Radiums on IceCaps, 2x39W T5 "For fun", RK2, 4x Tunze 6055, Aqua Logic 1/3 HP Chiller, DIY RO/DI ATO 2-Part via Litermeter. Lotsa Clownfish

11/07/2008, 10:49 AM	#9
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i use an old salt bucket, it does the job just fine, i have to make sure the ro-di water is topped up in the bucket every 3-4 days but it does the job __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

11/06/2008, 05:39 PM	#3
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	I use this one http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=2461 I set it up w/ a float switch and hooked it up to my RO unit and haven't touched it since. Love it

11/07/2008, 08:25 AM	#6
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	I use this 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can. The only thing I had to do was make a rectangle out of square tubing and slip it up under the rim so the can would hold its shape.

11/07/2008, 08:59 AM	#7
gonzapa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137	I got a 10 G rubbermaid for my 150 and sit it just on top of the sump

11/07/2008, 10:25 AM	#8
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Thanks for the advice. The kitchen is not too far away from the living room. My RO unit is under the sink. I think I am going to buy some extra tubing so I can pump straight into the topoff container. Sure there will be tubing laying on the ground while pumping but its better than hauling that water around!