Thoughts on this for a storage tank???

[JoshH]

So I've been trying to find a reasonably priced solution to my water storage needs for my new set up and I've stumbled across this...

It's made of food safe materials and is primarily used in the hydroponics industry. It's a collapsible tank so there is a mild concern that it might break but in the years it's been available I haven't found a case where they have. They are literally 25% of the cost of a solid form tank so it's a very attractive offer. But I'm still slightly hesitant and would like some feed back if possible from anyone who has either owned one or knows someone who does.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Given your location, I'd keep it inside and avoid having it possible freeze in the garage. Down here I'd be worried about long term failure do to heat and UV. Even pvc pipe exposed to the elements down here gets brittle and fails. So do the 'gaskets' used on car windows.

 

[JoshH]

Given your location, I'd keep it inside and avoid having it possible freeze in the garage. Down here I'd be worried about long term failure do to heat and UV. Even pvc pipe exposed to the elements down here gets brittle and fails. So do the 'gaskets' used on car windows.

That was my thoughts as well, they would be stored and filled inside my fish room in the basement so I should be okay in those regards atleast I think I'd be okay anyway

 

[dansreef]

I have used two large Rubbermaid brute trash cans for my water system for years. They have been great and were not that expensive from the local Home Depot. I don't think you can get much more convenient or cheaper. Of course, I am not in Canada.

 

[PookieGV]

I have used two large Rubbermaid brute trash cans for my water system for years. They have been great and were not that expensive from the local Home Depot. I don't think you can get much more convenient or cheaper. Of course, I am not in Canada.

How many gallons do you store in these cans? I have the same but have been nervous about going over 10 gallons.

 

[Waters]

How many gallons do you store in these cans? I have the same but have been nervous about going over 10 gallons.

I have the same Brutes, which are 32 gallons. I have stored roughly 30 gallons of water in them for years without any issues.

 

[dansreef]

These are both 44 gallons per. I would guess I keep them close to 38 gals each. Not to the top, You can see on the left one where the blue line in is from the RODI and the float valve is there. I keep that filled all the time. The right side is for salt mix. I keep that full too... If not mixed it is RODI waiting for mix. I go through A LOT of water.

I have used these two for 6-7 years at this point... no issues. ----Knock on Wood ---- Not that I am superstitious...

 

[PaulPerger]

I have used two large Rubbermaid brute trash cans for my water system for years. They have been great and were not that expensive from the local Home Depot. I don't think you can get much more convenient or cheaper. Of course, I am not in Canada.

Are those simply bulkheads or are you using something else to attach your pipework?

 

[dansreef]

They are PVC bulkheads.... I bought from HD. They were for water pans for under clothes washers and hot water heaters if memory serves me right. They work well and have not leaked at all. As you can imagine there is a curvature of the cans. It hasn't been an issue. The only piece I have replaced in the system has been the bottom valve into the black bucket. Since I use it so much... it broke one morning.... I guess I had too much coffee....

 

[JoshH]

I have used two large Rubbermaid brute trash cans for my water system for years. They have been great and were not that expensive from the local Home Depot. I don't think you can get much more convenient or cheaper. Of course, I am not in Canada.

Thanks for your input, I guess I should have put in my OP that I really didn't want to go the Brute trash can way. While they do work, and work well, they are a little too wide for where they need to go. (Under the sump stand in my fish room).

 

[PookieGV]

JoshH,

I just watched a video on this tanks; it is a cool innovation.

 

[JoshH]

JoshH,

I just watched a video on this tanks; it is a cool innovation.

Do you happen to have a link?

 

[PookieGV]

Try this

 

[PookieGV]

 

[scriptmonkey]

Given your location, I'd keep it inside and avoid having it possible freeze in the garage. Down here I'd be worried about long term failure do to heat and UV. Even pvc pipe exposed to the elements down here gets brittle and fails. So do the 'gaskets' used on car windows.

Man, let me know if you need help moving off of the sun, sounds brutal there.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Man, let me know if you need help moving off of the sun, sounds brutal there.

I'm not on the sun, but I'm closer than many other people on the planet.

And just to be clear, there is very little short of rising sea levels that will get me to move away. I like the heat, I love the warm ocean and I love being able to snorkel almost as often as I want!

 

[andrewkw]

These things look really neat but you should be able to find 55 gallon food grade barrels cheap on craigslist or kijiji. Lots of people use them for non reef applications. It's fine if they are used as long as they never stored chemicals in them. Sometimes you can even find ones that used to hold vinegar so they are basically already cleaned.