Options for water storage?

[linuxchris]

I recently got a 125 and have been mixing 5 gallon buckets of water (2 at a time) for 10 gallon changes (with home made RO/DI). I'd like to make 30-50 gallons at a time but am not sure where to buy a water bucket. I bought a 35 gallon plastic bin at Home Depot and washed it out before storing some RO/DI in it. After a few days the water had a chemically smell so I'm thinking the plastic must be leeching something and decided to not use it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a brand/make of plastic bucket I could buy locally? I'd like to buy 2 so something that isn't piles of cash would also be appreciated.

 

[PalaciosAn]

You. An normally pick up food grade containers forfairly cheap on Craigslist. Like a 50 gallon drum for about $15, they are normally used for soda suirup. I have two 35 gallon drums one for RO and one for saltwater.

 

[Safir]

That is what I did. Two 55G barrels off CL, a pump I had lying around, some 2/3's and plywood, and a few sticks of PVC had water storage, mixing, and delivery covered.

the bottom open outlet is a drain and the one 1/4 of the way up is the outlet. they have valves and hose connectors on them now. I can fill a bucket or connect a hose and pump water anywhere.

RODI on top, salt on the bottom. various valves select what feeds the pump and where it goes. Not seen is a float valve near the top of the RODI bucket to stop the flow when it is full.

 

[rfalvey89]

grab 2 BRUTE trash cans from Lowes or HD.
2 maxi jet 1200's
Rinse the Brute cans with HOT vinegar water. Let dry
should be good. I just mounted mine on the pre cut squares of plywood and put cinder blocks under each corner..

 

[TheAquatect]

If you want some nice poly tanks, make sure you check out Glenn industries in Clearwater. That's where I got my 2 90g from. He even installed the bulkheads.

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[MJNTWise]

If you want some nice poly tanks, make sure you check out Glenn industries in Clearwater. That's where I got my 2 90g from. He even installed the bulkheads.

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What did that set you back?

 

[linuxchris]

I'll have to do some CL digging and see what I can find. I like the stacked setup Safir has, I think I could build something like that in the back corner of my garage.

 

[Safir]

There is a threats here or on "that other forum" where a lot of people showed their setups.
Of you have the space, a horizontal setup is probably,better, or one with two pumps. I have to "waste" 3-5 gallons of water if I switch from salt to fresh before it comes out 0tds because the piping and pump are shared.

 

[cardiffgiant]

I've been using brute cans for years. I have thrm plumbed from my laundry room to my tank and do continuous automated water changes with my apex DOS. Occasionally I lift a 5 gallon bucket to make sure that I can still do it, but other than that, the set up is incredibly convenient and the best investment that I've made in the hobby.

 

[TheAquatect]

What did that set you back?

Well, in wife currency it was about $100. [emoji2]
Reality was around $400, and was saving a bit on shipping and bulkheads. Plus, I like supporting local biz as much as I can.

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[MJNTWise]

OK. Thanks

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[ClownMan727]

He has cheaper options. I got a 40 gallon barrel with a lid for around $40. I would compare it to a brute but better for water storage. Give him a call.

 

[TheAquatect]

Here is a link to my build thread with a pic of the tanks I got. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24724402&postcount=126

 

[rogergolf66]

This is what I I'd also Glenn industries for sure I got a much better price if u buy the mistake ones. Mine has a tint of blue mixed in for like 40% off

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2474899&page=9