Water Storage Containers

[John Biddle]

I'm looking for recommendations for 5 gallon containers, one for saltwater and one for RO/DI. Prefer hard plastic and inexpensive. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sleepydoc]

- Salt buckets (they’re kind of expensive but you get free salt! ) Seriously, though - just get 2 buckets of salt and they you’ll be set.
- Home Depot buckets also work well - you can get water tight lids and they only cost a few bucks.

 

[Brad Miller]

+1 on Sleepydocs advise

 

[John Biddle]

- Salt buckets (they’re kind of expensive but you get free salt! ) Seriously, though - just get 2 buckets of salt and they you’ll be set.
- Home Depot buckets also work well - you can get water tight lids and they only cost a few bucks.

Don't know why I hadn't thought of the buckets. Guess I was just thinking along the lines of something easier to pour from, but I'm rethinking, thanks for the idea. I only have an 18 gallon reef and small sump so won't be buying much salt, but the buckets are cheap enough buying them directly. Are they safe to hold water for a long time? Assuming of course that they start out clean. I assume so if they sell the salt in them.

 

[jordan10]

Buckets will hold water till they get a hole in them it's a bucket

 

[reefwiser]

I have the plain white buckets from Home Depot. These are food grade and white. I like the white as I can see what is in the bucket easy.

5 gal. 70mil Food Safe Bucket White

Leaktite 5 gal. 70mil Food Safe Bucket White 005GFSWH020 - The Home Depot

This white plastic 5 Gal. Food Safe Bucket is made of plastic and has a wide range of possible uses at any work site and home. It has a convenient carry handle and is ideal for carrying water or dividing

www.homedepot.com

I then use a screw on lid. As I use the bucket for carrying water or animals and do not want to water splashing out of the bucket or fish jumping out.
5-gal. Screw Top Lid

Leaktite 5-gal. Screw Top Lid-5GAMMA6 - The Home Depot

Permanently transform your bucket into an airtight or leak proof storage container with this Leaktite Screw Top Lid. Easy to open and close.

www.homedepot.com

 

[John Biddle]

Buckets will hold water till they get a hole in them it's a bucket

I didn't mean would they leak, I meant would they affect the water quality, salt or RO/DI? Sorry if I wasn't clear.

 

[reefwiser]

You want food grade containers as there are some plastic that dose leach chemicals.

 

[Fudsey]

What @reefwiser said

 

[vetteguy53081]

Buckets that are food grade or from salt great if you don't need to see through them. If you need clear ones, , , , , ,

5 Gallon (19L) Natural HDPE Plastic E-Tainer® Tight Head 70mm, Closed Vent Stem

57W70P is a 5 gallon (19liter) natural high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic rectangular tight head container with a 70mm (6TPI) neck finish and a fixed handle. This tight head pail has a 100% virgin resin high-density polyethylene construction which has high impact and chemical resistance...

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Part #: 57W70P
5 Gallon (20L) Natural HDPE Plastic E-Tainer® Tight Head 70mm, Closed Vent Stem
57W70P is a 5 gallon (20 liter) natural high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic rectangular tight head container with a 70mm (6TPI) neck finish and a fixed handle. This tight head pail has a 100% virgin resin high-density polyethylene construction which has high impact and chemical resistance. This 5 gallon container has a tamper evident neck, 18mm (8TPI) closed back vent stem and overflow volume of 5.6 gallons (21.2 liters). Plastic closed head containers are ideal for industrial applications including storing liquids, paints, adhesives, additives, chemicals and more.

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[Chewbacca]

Walmart

 

[vetteguy53081]

Walmart

this is what I use for my smaller tanks

 

[John Biddle]

You want food grade containers as there are some plastic that dose leach chemicals.

That's really my question. If I use empty buckets from Home Depot will that be OK for long term storage? Also, I already have some buckets that held the chlorine tablets for my pool. If I clean them well and they pass a test for total chlorine after cleaning, would they be OK?

 

[Chewbacca]

Fill chlorine buckets with water leave outside in sunlight for two weeks and test

 

[Sleepydoc]

When I first started, I just got the plain, orange Home Depot buckets. Eventually I switched to the Tropic Marin salt and got white buckets. White is nice, but the Home Depot buckets have a nice ridge on the bottom that make them easier to grip when you're pouring water from them. Home Depot also has a smaller, 2 gallon bucket that might be a nice size for your needs.

Honestly, though, just about anything will work.