100g rubbermaid stock tank for a sump

[TriMax]

Some have said don't use the 100g rubbermaid stock tank as a sump because the stock bulkhead has problems. Is this so? If so, can the problem be fixed?

Thanks

 

[revhtree]

Yea just drill out the stock bulkhead and glue your own in. I did that.

 

[TriMax]

rev

Did you do it because the stock one failed or because you where afraid it might?

What size did you use?

 

[oceanparadise1]

i also use a 100 gallon rubber maid but my sump drains into it and I use it as a fuge with 200 pounds of live rock. What I did was fill in the stock hole and drill another and added my own bulk head! Haven't had any problems at all!

 

[aerius007]

Some people use the stock bulkhead and add a ton of sealent. I personally bought a 1.25" bulkhead and used my dremel to grind the opening just enough to get the new bulkhead to fit. I also have many friends that have done the same thing. Its very easy and works great.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Yup that also works I just would not trust the stock one! I have heard to many bad stories about it!

 

[TriMax]

most folks seem to be saying "better safe than sorry" especially since some have been sorry.

 

[oceanparadise1]

I believe in this hobby its always better to be safe then sorry and its always better to spend a lil more and do it right the first time around!

 

[DEERE G]

It is a lot easier to do it now before it is in service. Cheap insurance.

 

[TriMax]

Thanks for the help and advice.

Eddie