Rubbermaid/Top Off Container... reef safe?

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  1. rogersjw

    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    What does everyone keep their top off water in? I was thinking about getting a large 20G rubbermaid tub. I know thats probably a bit bigger than most people's top off containers but I am just preparing for my 2 week vacation in december so I want to be able to hold enough for the long haul (And I can be lazier too! haha) Anyways, are the sterilite or rubbermaid containers reef safe and won't leach anything into the water?
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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  3. johntekin

    johntekin Fire Worm

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    I have used all different sorts of rubber containers with no problems as of yet..
     
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  4. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    I have been using a 30 gal plastic tub thing(but don't keep more then 10 gal at a time unless I'm on vacation) for a few yrs now with no sign of problems as of yet..
     
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  5. rogersjw

    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    thanks! :)
     
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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    alot of people use them for sumps and frag tanks too. Probably get some diatoms but other than that good to go i think
     
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  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I have a 18g Rubbermaid tote for mixing water, 5g buckets from Home Depot for storing RODI, and a 5.5g tank in my stand for the ATO.
     
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  8. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    been using rubbermaid containers for RO water for years and no problems
     
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  9. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Yup, Rubbermaid here too. No issues.
     
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  10. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    I use a 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can for my top off and a 30 gallon Rubbermaid Roughneck for my water changes, no problems.
     
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