OMG Aquatics Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I tried looking for a container with small opening but all have bad reviews. Anyone got a good water container to recommend? Looking for around 5Gallon containers. SurraGync 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 What most people use is the Rubbermaid trashcans, with a powerhead in them to keep it circulated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I use the 5 gallon RO water bottles used for water coolers. woopderson and Rodan76 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I use the 5 gallon RO water bottles used for water coolers. picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 They sell these at walmart new for like 12 bucks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Like this I've searched those up and got nothing but bad reviews. Can't find a good source that has them that don't crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 They are hard plastic, anything like that will crack if you drop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I worked at Home Depot for years and handled hundreds of these bottles. I can tell you I dropped many full ones and only had a couple crack. The seams are the weak point so before purchasing I would carefully inspect them. Once you have a solid one they last a very long time. Also I can understand filling them and maybe moving them around your house but what the heck would you be doing with it that you would be that rough with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 They are hard plastic, anything like that will crack if you drop it. Would you be planning on dropping it? I've had 2 in use for over 5 years. I've heard several complaints of Rubbermaid Brutes splitting open but it's the risk you take with any container. RyeGuy411 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 You local hardware store should have a 5 gallon pail for around $3. Yeah, they come in green too.: Then use either an easy off lid ~$6 (pack of 3) Or an easy screw off top ~$7 I use them quite extensively here, from everything like water changes, and mixing remin, to flipping them upside down and using as a step stool in my shrimp room, or improv seat. For reference, I'm currently 200lbs. evabug1 and EricM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Would you be planning on dropping it? I've had 2 in use for over 5 years. I've heard several complaints of Rubbermaid Brutes splitting open but it's the risk you take with any container. No but they wont just crack if you fill with water that is what there made for, holding water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hmmm first time hearing they crack so easily. Have been using my 2 (3g & 5g) for over a year now and I drop them before by accident with no cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've been using those 5G jugs for years with no issues ever. i've dropped one down a few stairs full of water with just that snap on lid no issues. since moving to a larger location for my shrimp room/racks i've been switching to 5G buckets with lids for different things, I also went on craigslist and bought a few food grade 55G blue storage containers. you should be able to find them locally for like 20-30 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I used to use those 5gal drinking jugs but I soon realized it gets really expensive if you were to buy a lot to make water changing and storage feasible. I quickly dropped that idea and bought these. They're also 5gal jugs but cost about $6.00/ea. shipping is pretty cheap for the the size. I think 6 containers is 9shipped. I like these because you could also do the pyramid style stacking to save space once they're filled, unlike the rounded jugs. My parents house doesn't pay water bills, not sure why, so I have all my water filtered there. Having these squared jugs is better because I can stack 2 per seater footrest side in my car totaling in 8 per trip. I really love these. Link below for folks interested. http://beprepared.com/5-gallon-water-jug.html h4n, EricM and ANBU 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm going to try this. http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/HydroTote.html I hope seachem doesn't disappoint me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 You can get the same thing at a hunting or outdoor store such as gander Mt. Or bass pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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