Sourcing a top off reservoir

Mrramsey · 03/19/2018, 10:32 AM

Looking for a tipoff reservoir of about 6 gallons. I just can't seem to stomach some $100 for a ready made acrylic box. I currently use a 5 gallon bucket but the uni-seals always seem to start seeping after time. Would like to find something durable that I can use a standard bulkhead fitting on instead.

mcgyvr · 03/19/2018, 10:57 AM

Virtually any plastic container will work just fine provided its strong enough to hold water..

Go to the storage section at Home Depot/Menards... hit up Target, Container store has tons.. I use rubbermaid/sterlite bins all the time..

If you want better suggestions including dimensions and a price range would be nice..

cincyjim · 03/19/2018, 12:40 PM

I use a 7 gallon clear storage bin from Lowes. Nothing fancy and only a few bucks.

Indymann99 · 03/19/2018, 06:00 PM

I would recommend getting a container with a LID..

Pslreefer · 03/19/2018, 06:21 PM

I use a Home Depot 14g tuff box. I prefer the thicker plastic to keep from bowing and cracking.

jewlz · 03/20/2018, 02:01 PM

This is the container that I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Prod...reliance+water

The spout has standard NPT threads, so you can thread PVC fittings into it, and it seals well, then there's just a little air vent that you can open.

Aqua_expert19 · 03/20/2018, 04:12 PM

I use a 10g aquarium with a glass lid. You could do a 5g aquarium if thats as much as you wanted.

ramseynb · 03/21/2018, 02:42 AM

Rubbermaid makes Brute food grade containers you can pick up on Amazon. I have a 14G one I use for mixing NSW. Works great and was cheap enough. I bought mine on amazon.

Mrramsey · 03/21/2018, 05:53 AM

Thanks for all of the great suggestions folks. I think I will go the 10g glass tank route. Cheap and fits the space the best.

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03/19/2018, 10:32 AM	#1
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	Sourcing a top off reservoir Looking for a tipoff reservoir of about 6 gallons. I just can't seem to stomach some $100 for a ready made acrylic box. I currently use a 5 gallon bucket but the uni-seals always seem to start seeping after time. Would like to find something durable that I can use a standard bulkhead fitting on instead. __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon

03/19/2018, 10:57 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Virtually any plastic container will work just fine provided its strong enough to hold water.. Go to the storage section at Home Depot/Menards... hit up Target, Container store has tons.. I use rubbermaid/sterlite bins all the time.. If you want better suggestions including dimensions and a price range would be nice.. __________________ Who me?

03/19/2018, 12:40 PM	#3
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	I use a 7 gallon clear storage bin from Lowes. Nothing fancy and only a few bucks. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

03/19/2018, 06:00 PM	#4
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	I would recommend getting a container with a LID.. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

03/21/2018, 02:42 AM	#8
ramseynb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 630	Rubbermaid makes Brute food grade containers you can pick up on Amazon. I have a 14G one I use for mixing NSW. Works great and was cheap enough. I bought mine on amazon. __________________ How do you make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles!

03/19/2018, 06:21 PM	#5
Pslreefer In Memoriam Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 597	I use a Home Depot 14g tuff box. I prefer the thicker plastic to keep from bowing and cracking.

03/20/2018, 02:01 PM	#6
jewlz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North America Posts: 116	This is the container that I use. https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Prod...reliance+water The spout has standard NPT threads, so you can thread PVC fittings into it, and it seals well, then there's just a little air vent that you can open.

03/20/2018, 04:12 PM	#7
Aqua_expert19 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 713	I use a 10g aquarium with a glass lid. You could do a 5g aquarium if thats as much as you wanted.

03/21/2018, 05:53 AM	#9
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	Thanks for all of the great suggestions folks. I think I will go the 10g glass tank route. Cheap and fits the space the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon