Base Elementz mixing and labeling

[Keithcorals]

I couldn't find any containers I liked so I went with five gallon buckets for now. All the elements mixed easily in the five gallon buckets and I plan for now to use 1 gallon jugs that I will refill with the buckets. At some point if I continue using the Base Elementz I'll have acrylic containers made but that isn't going to be cheap so for now it's 1 gallon jugs. For labeling the labels that come on the containers are very easy to remove and reapply well.



Please post any info you have on the containers you are using or plan to use and if possible where to get them

Thanks!

 

[gpwdr]

I use these for mixing http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Ns=default&Ntt=2.5+gal.+Slimline+Fridge+Jug&submit=
For dosing I use Vertex Libra Vessel 2.5S, they are stackable.

Gene

 

[Diesel]

These are pretty sick and they told me that with the use you got better growth on your corals.

Large Dosing Container ? Building An Obsession

 

[Keithcorals]

I use these for mixing http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Ns=default&Ntt=2.5+gal.+Slimline+Fridge+Jug&submit=
For dosing I use Vertex Libra Vessel 2.5S, they are stackable.

Gene

Last time I tried using that type of container they started leaking after a short time. I prefer something relatively leak proof. But maybe those are made better than what I had

 

[Keithcorals]

These are pretty sick and they told me that with the use you got better growth on your corals.

Large Dosing Container ? Building An Obsession

Those are cool but 4 of them would be $340 don't know if that's an investment I'm willing to make for holding containers. Definitely nice containers though

 

[gpwdr]

Last time I tried using that type of container they started leaking after a short time. I prefer something relatively leak proof. But maybe those are made better than what I had

These containers are made cheap. I hope they don't start leaking.

 

[Triggreef]

I use these for mixing http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Ns=default&Ntt=2.5+gal.+Slimline+Fridge+Jug&submit=
For dosing I use Vertex Libra Vessel 2.5S, they are stackable.

Gene

I used one of those to make an acclimation box, cut and add screen material, done. Walmart sells them much cheaper. Glad I kept reading, I wouldn't have thought about a leaking failure.


What about Poland spring water jugs from the grocery store? I believe they have 2.5 gallon jugs...

 

[JDP]

These look like a reasonable option. They also come in 2.5gal. Shipping may be a killer?

5 Gallon HDPE Stackable Container with 70 mm Cap | U.S. Plastic Corp.

 

[Keithcorals]

These look like a reasonable option. They also come in 2.5gal. Shipping may be a killer?

5 Gallon HDPE Stackable Container with 70 mm Cap | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Us plastics was a good place to look I found what I was looking for there U.S. Plastic Corp.
I ordered 4 of these 2.5 gallon containers and with shipping it was only $32 I think these will work well and you can't beat the price

 

[JDP]

Very cool, but I just noticed the cap appears to be sold separate!?! Placing the labels on the larger containers is brilliant!

 

[Keithcorals]

Very cool, but I just noticed the cap appears to be sold separate!?! Placing the labels on the larger containers is brilliant!

They have an option to get them with a cap that's what I ordered. I was very happy that the label came off as easy as it did and they went back onto the buckets like a new sticker.

 

[Sangheili]

I purchased 4 of these. We will see how they work.

Amazon.com : Reliance Products Aqua-Pak 2.5 Gallon Rigid Water Container : Camping Sanitation Supplies : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Keithcorals]

I purchased 4 of these. We will see how they work.

Amazon.com : Reliance Products Aqua-Pak 2.5 Gallon Rigid Water Container : Camping Sanitation Supplies : Sports & Outdoors

Those are a good size and shape and look like they may be made a little better than the ones I ordered but they aren't clear and I really like to be able to see at a glance how full they are. Do you have an easy way to moniter the level of the 4 part?

 

[Sangheili]

Those are a good size and shape and look like they may be made a little better than the ones I ordered but they aren't clear and I really like to be able to see at a glance how full they are. Do you have an easy way to moniter the level of the 4 part?

They are not clear but they are transparent. They are also marked with different graduations.

 

[Keithcorals]

All setup for now but I'll be going with the apex doser as soon as I get a second one

 

[Tim@Triton Verified Sponsor]

Spaghetti storage... I got 3 of these from ASDA (Walmart) for about $10

0.5gal each

 

[gpwdr]

Spaghetti storage... I got 3 of these from ASDA (Walmart) for about $10

0.5gal each

Hi Tim

Do you mix 3A & 3B together?

What are in the two dosing bottles on the right?

There is a 2' long thing on the sand bed! Whats that?

Gene

 

[Tim@Triton Verified Sponsor]

3A+B together with 8 litres of RODI

It is possible to keep them separated as some people found that the solution would crystallise. I have never found this.

The other two bottles are Iodine and waste water.

And the 2' thing? Is a 5' feather mouthed sea cucumber

Cheers Tim

 

[Crazy Corals]

I use these Top Fin® Purified Natural Seawater | Water Care | PetSmart

 

[Sangheili]

Finally got my Doser back up and running :xd:

This is behind the wall behind my display tank. A refugium and frag system sit opposite this as well.