Rubbermaid "Warning"

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Out of both laziness and finding better use for $, I have long used a rubbermaid tub for a sump...They make one the perfect size for my cabinet.

    If you also use, be warned, exposure to saltwater makes them very brittle over time.

    I have replaced mine every other year, and always amazed at just how fragile it has gotten.

    You are gonna one day have a great flood, if you use and do not replace periodically...[​IMG]

    FYI

    Have finally decided to replace with a acrylic box. (will do next month while wife and girls out of town. --- for some reason they all get very antsy when doing any serious work on tank...probably for good reason.:p)
     
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  2. Crabby Jim

    Crabby Jim Sea Dragon

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    I kept asking myself "why shouldn't I use a rubbermaid container?" I thought it would be cheaper. I am glad I didn't go for that option. Where did you get the Acrilic Box ?and how much was it ? What are the dimensions? I am looking for a bigger sump .
     
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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Ive always use a all glass tank it works a lot better for longer time
     
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  4. IndianOutlaw

    IndianOutlaw Bristle Worm

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    Good idea lol
     
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  5. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    they make thicker ones out of fiberglass.the ones with the drain plug in them.
     
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  6. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    Perfect timing, I was just looking into this as a substitute for a 10 gal tank .

    Thanks
     
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  7. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Actually Tangster is going to cut up pieces and mail to me for assembly...don't know cost yet...:-/
     
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the info omard...
     
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  9. conjuay

    conjuay Feather Duster

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    I don't think you can find a container cheaper than a 10 gallon tank from Wal-mart. I remember buying four recently, one for a sump, one for a quarentine and two more because....because...
    because they were less than 10 bucks apiece!;D
     
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  10. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    :-[ Unfortunately I have very specific size requirements to maximize space available...

    Wish I could fit in my 55 gal which is still sitting out in back yard.

    I always am thinking, my current tank will be sump for next....

    Just need to do some better planning ahead next time....

    :p
     
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