Hey guys Anybody got any good idea's for a 40 to 50 gallon res.. I have 2 4x4 ebb n flow tables. I am doing drain to waste as of now. I use to go to tractor supply and buy 40 gallon horse watering tubs for res's for 30 a piece.. But I lived in the country then and now in the city and I can find these. I am trying to spend 30 a piece and the hydro store wants 100 a pop.. give me some ideas
McCoys Building Supply... they sell green poly stock tanks... cheaper than the tractor supply rubbermaid ones..
$36 for 40 gallons.. very sturdy.
they keep a few on the shelf, but store most of them in the lumber yard.
I don't know who buys those "tuff stuff" tanks from BI, but, those are weak and over priced. I used one for a llittle while... If I filled it more than 3/4 of the way it would bow, bad. I use it to mix potting soil now... it can handle that job..
The black rubbermaid tubs are a little more than the "econo" tanks, but more sturdy. I've seen a 70g and 100g poly econo tank taking recirculating water, nearly full, for almost two years now.. still holding up.
I reinforce the drain plug before using...It probably would hold up, but, eh, it's worth a little extra effort.
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