What to use to hold RO water

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Tab964

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I have found the RO unit I want but is only does 110 GPD. So if I wan to do a water change in case will be about 30 gallons I would have to store the water since it will take about 6-7 hours. What are other using to hold to water. It does not seen safe to use a new plastic garage can.
 
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BobBursek

Active Member
Most use a plastic 32gal garbage can or larger, Brute makes a Food grade one but I do not think it is needed. Just wash out the new one and rinse well.
 
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livebait

Member
I'd have to agree with the above. I use a 50 gal rubbermaid heavy duty tote. I used to use a $14 garbage can from wallyworld but changed to the tote cuz it's easier to hide.
 
reef dummy

reef dummy

Member
Agreed, here is my rubbermaid that has a custom made cabinet.

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Tab964

Member
I always thouht that those colored plastics contained chemicals since most contain high levels of recycled plastics. Quess I was wrong.
 
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DaveK

Well-Known Member
Any new large plastic container to be used for water storage should be cured first.

All you need to do is fill it with tap water, add a few handfuls of cheep rock salt, and circulate. Wait a day or two, drain and rinse. If you still have a strong chemical smell, repeat.
 
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DaveK

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BobBursek said:
What is detrimental about recycled plastic?
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You are taking a bigger risk. You just don't know exactly what is in them, and if it will leach anything. It only takes a trace of something bad to effect a reef system. That being said, if you cure the container as I mentioned above, you are unlikely to have a problem.
 
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