Water changes....

[jwalters77]

I have an idea about what I want to do...just want to get some input/reinforcement about it I want to put a rubbermaid tub somewhere and put a powerhead and heater and all the necessary equipment in it...I just don't know where to but it...I have two roommates who think I am nuts for spending money like I do, and I don't want to put it outside, even though I live in Mississippi, the temp and weather change every 15 minutes...I would really like some ideas on what to put the water in and where to put it...I recently did a aquarium move to try something different, no fish in the tank, and after I drained enough water to move it it ended up in the same place...but anyway I put most of my water into a 31 gal rubbermaid container and the sides were really bulging out like the plastic was about to fail...I really didn't feel comfortable with that...sorry this was so long
thanks
Jake

 

[javajoe]

I use the tub and it bows out like crazy-- that is fine- they are quite strong. gotta love plastic

 

[von_rahvin]

i have 2 rubbermade sumps. they bow out buti have them reinforced. i also just use a 31 gal trastcan from walmart. it works great.

 

[karlas]

i use 2 5 gall plastic bucket from walmart. cheap way to go and it works fine for me

 

[broomer5]

Well this is just a matter of available space.
We have 3 bathrooms for 2 people.
That's 2 more than we actually need but nonetheless, still nice to have.
I've converted the one half/bath to my fish room. Has sink, electric outlet, large closet and a shower stall we never ever used.
So all my wet work, RO/DI, saltmixing and plastic containers are in the shower stall.
I use (2) 20 gallon rubbermaid containers for RO/DI and mixing salt. They fit just right in the stall.
All my other tank junk, test kits and supplements are in the closet out of site.
When company comes over - I'm normally asked by my girlfriend and wife to be - that I "need" to clean up my messes. Ain't so bad - she's right most of the time - I do make messes.
5 minute clean-up, pull the shower curtain and everything is out of sight.
This bathroom/fishroom is only 12 feet around the corner from my main tank - so it works out pretty good for now.
It's just a matter of free space you have where you keep all your stuff and water change equipment.

 

[jwalters77]

Thanks everyone....I was more worried about the rubbermaid tubs bursting...but I am glad to see that everyone has had the same...I think I will go look at a trashcan today...Thanks
Jake

 

[javajoe]

I am sure that your rubbermaid tub wont burst. i have a 30 gallon rubber maid tub, and it DOES bow out, but does not break. plastic is really strong... i would just use your rubbermaid tub.