small water storage suggestions

[TinyReefObsession]

hi all, i am looking for suggestions for easy to handle, 1 gallon(ish) bottles/ containers to store some distilled water &/ or premixed salt water, so it’s ready to go when i need it, or if a tank sitter needs it… and before you suggest it, a brute can won’t do hehe TIA! … i have some joint/ dexterity/ mobility issues- so better to mix & bottle when i am able & have it ready when needed thanks again!

 

[Saltyreef]

hi all, i am looking for suggestions for easy to handle, 1 gallon(ish) bottles/ containers to store some distilled water &/ or premixed salt water, so it’s ready to go when i need it, or if a tank sitter needs it… and before you suggest it, a brute can won’t do hehe TIA! … i have some joint/ dexterity/ mobility issues- so better to mix & bottle when i am able & have it ready when needed thanks again!

I like the target brand distilled water bottles. They have a small handle around the mouth for easy pouring and the bottles are quite thick.
$1.00 AND you get a gallon of distilled water with it lol

 

[Tamberav]

They make little 2g buckets or such with handles that are food safe.

 

[TinyReefObsession]

I like the target brand distilled water bottles. They have a small handle around the mouth for easy pouring and the bottles are quite thick.
$1.00 AND you get a gallon of distilled water with it lol

Nice! Thanks for the lead! I haven’t tried the target ones yet- i keep getting the arrowhead distilled and those bottles make me a bit nervous about leaks, since they’re pretty thin… will check these out! … also found some glass/ chemical & distilled water containers on some science website for like $62/ bottle! Lol I’m assuming they’re made for labs or something haha

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Old milk jugs?

 

[TinyReefObsession]

They make little 2g buckets or such with handles that are food safe.

Good to know thank you for the tip! I will do some googling and see what comes up. I kept searching for glass initially, which may have been my downfall - all kinds of kitchen storage stuff was coming up lol

 

[TinyReefObsession]

Old milk jugs?

Oooh those are thick and they DO have a little handle! That could work! thank you!!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Oooh those are thick and they DO have a little handle! That could work! thank you!!

They also sell distilled water in the same type...

 

[Saltyreef]

They also sell distilled water in the same type...

Yep. Walmart brand but those bottles are scarily thin!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Yep. Walmart brand but those bottles are scarily thin!

Lots of brands...

 

[Saltyreef]

Lots of brands...

Yeth...

 

[doubleshot00]

They make little 2g buckets or such with handles that are food safe.

What i use for my NANO ATO water. Lasts like 3 weeks

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Yeth...

My point is there are other brands that aren't "scarily thin"

 

[Saltyreef]

My point is there are other brands that aren't "scarily thin"

It was just an example....

Thats why there is a period after the word yep, (since I was in agreement with you)
followed by an example.

 

[TinyReefObsession]

Yep. Walmart brand but those bottles are scarily thin!

Oh shoot! I ordered some glass milk bottles from Amazon and when they came the insert also mentioned they were sold through Walmart- and they do seem “scarily thin”! >.< Glad I only ordered one to see how it was… thanks again for the leads! This thread helped me narrow down my search

 

[TinyReefObsession]

They make little 2g buckets or such with handles that are food safe.

These are looking perfect! Thank you! I’m thinking i can pretty easily keep one in the hall closer with minimal tipping risk based on the lower/ wider shape