Plastic Totes?

ReefGuy69 · 12-22-2007, 03:32 PM

I am looking to set up my RO/DI unit to fill up a plastic tote or two (One for Freshwater for Top Offs and One for Salt Water for Water Changes). Ive seen some of you use the foodgrade 55 gal drums. But that wouldnt be feesable in my case. So im looking to get two black totes approx (20 gal each) to keep my water in. The reason for black is to keep the light out of the storage container when its sitting. You think i will get anything leaching into the water? My other option is going to be to get the clear ones and just paint the outside black. your thoughts or experience appreciated.

boozeman · 12-22-2007, 03:49 PM

An automatic top off resevoir solution

lcstorc · 12-22-2007, 04:57 PM

Anything that is food grade plastic will work just fine. Many (including me) use the large Brute trashcans with wheels. They work great and are easy to move with the wheels.

ReefGuy69 · 12-22-2007, 05:03 PM

thanks boozeman. i was thinking of a trashcan or something similar but i need a low profile so thats why a tote will work good for me. i think i should be fine. i just wasnt sure if the dye in the plastic would affect it any but if your using trash cans and there is no issue then i should be fine.

12-22-2007, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Plastic Totes? I am looking to set up my RO/DI unit to fill up a plastic tote or two (One for Freshwater for Top Offs and One for Salt Water for Water Changes). Ive seen some of you use the foodgrade 55 gal drums. But that wouldnt be feesable in my case. So im looking to get two black totes approx (20 gal each) to keep my water in. The reason for black is to keep the light out of the storage container when its sitting. You think i will get anything leaching into the water? My other option is going to be to get the clear ones and just paint the outside black. your thoughts or experience appreciated. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

12-22-2007, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-22-2007, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plastic Totes? Anything that is food grade plastic will work just fine. Many (including me) use the large Brute trashcans with wheels. They work great and are easy to move with the wheels. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

12-22-2007, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plastic Totes? thanks boozeman. i was thinking of a trashcan or something similar but i need a low profile so thats why a tote will work good for me. i think i should be fine. i just wasnt sure if the dye in the plastic would affect it any but if your using trash cans and there is no issue then i should be fine. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

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