Buckets

Raoul5Duke · 04-21-2009, 03:44 PM

I have been using the same 5 buckets and 20 gallon rubbermaid container for the last year or so to do water changes, make RO/DI water and as a top off container. Just wondering if anyone recommends changing/replacing these periodically? I keep them clean and I am not having any problems with my tank right now, just curious. Also, is it okay to use the old 5-gallon buckets salt comes in for some of these chores as long as I rinse them out?? Thanks.

Pulker · 04-21-2009, 03:57 PM

Seems ok to me. I'd be more concerned with buying new buckets given release agents they use in molds.

lcstorc · 04-21-2009, 04:36 PM

I would clean them periodically with a vinegar and water solution then rinse and dry them thoroughly.
I use my old salt buckets for many things around the aquarium.

mettjl03 · 04-21-2009, 05:53 PM

I have had the same buckets since I started this hobby 8 years ago.

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Raoul5Duke Star Polyps Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 172 View Gallery Karma Komment	Buckets I have been using the same 5 buckets and 20 gallon rubbermaid container for the last year or so to do water changes, make RO/DI water and as a top off container. Just wondering if anyone recommends changing/replacing these periodically? I keep them clean and I am not having any problems with my tank right now, just curious. Also, is it okay to use the old 5-gallon buckets salt comes in for some of these chores as long as I rinse them out?? Thanks.

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Pulker Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buckets Seems ok to me. I'd be more concerned with buying new buckets given release agents they use in molds. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront with 20 gallon sump. Remora Pro Skimmer Lifereef Overflow

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Buckets I would clean them periodically with a vinegar and water solution then rinse and dry them thoroughly. I use my old salt buckets for many things around the aquarium. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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mettjl03 Plate Coral Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 714 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buckets I have had the same buckets since I started this hobby 8 years ago. __________________ Jess SAY NO TO FREE RANGE LAWNS!! I know! I love you too. Every time my urchin poops, I think of you.

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