What do you guys use to store large amounts of ro/di water and new saltwater? Where can I purchase it? Currently I have a 35g Rubbermaid container but it's warping pretty badly and that makes me a little nervous. I only fill it 3/4 full but it has completely lost it's original shape and I can no longer put the lid on it. Ideally I'd like to have something that can hold 50g or more.
Wow, a single container for 50g; wouldn't that be huge?
I use two Rubbermaid plastic trashcans. They look 'normal' size to me and, I think they hold 26g each. I fill them just about to the top and they seem to keep their shape. The tops still fit fine and snap into place. I keep them on a dolly though to move them around.
For something the size you're looking for, maybe something food-grade from Cohen's.
50 liters perhaps?
Quote from: Saltcreep on February 18, 2010, 12:15:05 PM
Wow, a single container for 50g; wouldn't that be huge?
I guess so... I figured a single container would be less hassle that using multiple containers. I came across this photo: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-10/totm/images/sump2.jpg apparently the containers will hold 100g but I have no clue where to find them.
Quote from: Poonaka on February 18, 2010, 12:25:05 PM
I guess so... I figured a single container would be less hassle that using multiple containers. I came across this photo: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-10/totm/images/sump2.jpg apparently the containers will hold 100g but I have no clue where to find them.
They don't want us to see the picture.
Quote from: Saltcreep on February 18, 2010, 12:27:51 PM
They don't want us to see the picture.
Went to their site and had a look. I think those are for made for livestock tanks. For watering cattle or horses.
Quote from: Saltcreep on February 18, 2010, 12:36:39 PM
Went to their site and had a look. I think those are for made for livestock tanks. For watering cattle or horses.
ah I guess that's why I can't it on the consumer rubbermaid site
what about 45 gallon food grade barrels? I dont know where you might find them but I know people use them for water storage.
Kris
Quote from: krila on February 18, 2010, 12:52:55 PM
what about 45 gallon food grade barrels? I dont know where you might find them but I know people use them for water storage.
Kris
That would probably work too. Anything in that ball park would be great.
A lot of people use the Rubbermaid BRUTE trashcans (they are food grade rated). I believe they come in 3 sizes starting at 20 Gal. From what I've read, the Rubbermaid ROUGHNECK aren't as good; they're not food grade and they supposedly have a tendency to split after a year or so.
I don't use either :( I get 6 gal pails @ $2-3 a pop from the wine-making places.
HD is the only local place I've seen with the Brutes.
Quote from: Rybren on February 19, 2010, 09:48:29 PM
A lot of people use the Rubbermaid BRUTE trashcans (they are food grade rated).
I have 2 20G Brutes, and they're great. I got grey ones, which are rated food grade. They make ones up to 55G, and Home Depot has them.
Here's a pic on a site that sells them in the US:
http://www.rubbermaidcommercialproducts.com/2655-BRUTE-Container-without-Lid-3-Pack-p489.html
I don't us it for my aquarium but i have a 100g container, it's made out of impact resistant resin, it's originaly for livestock. TSC has an assorted supply.
One of these might work well and it holds up to 230L.
http://www.arbourshop.com/category.php/Arbour_Rain_Barrel
If you're really insisting on the single large container I would think the rainbarrel would be the best option readily available. It'd probably be the easiest for mixing salt water, but if you're just looking at stocking up RO/DI water I would suggest the standard water cooler jugs. mine is 18L, but i think you can get upto ~28L. Far more mobile and can be poured directly into your tank. On their side they can be stacked up without _too much_ wasted space. best of all, they are FAR cheaper than any large reliable container.