Rubbermaid sump

[Reeftime99]

Are there particular rubbermaid bins that would make good sumps and not leach crap into the water ? I saw a roughneck rubbermaid at HD that were perfect dimensions but I don't know what to look for when buying plastic totes that don't leach anything ...

 

[exray]

Id like to know also

 

[El Dude]

I don't know if they leach anything but I've used them before with no problems. I should mention they were only used temporarily...

 

[Oleary818]

I've done some reading up on these plastic storage containers. Most are made of plastic that is not "food" safe. Which for me, I'm not going to use it for this hobby.

I understand the cost of acrylic sumps aren't on the cheap side. But the cheap aquariums from pecto/walmart you know is 100% safe for our hobby. When investing hundreds/thousands of money into coral, why go cheap on things like a sump? I at the very least recommend you either find a cheap aquarium from petco/walmart, or buy a used one from craigslist for your sump needs.

 

[Usingthejohn]

I have an extra 20 gal long tank and left over baffles. If you want it, they're yours for $10 (nothing wrong, just need to make room)

 

[xssx]

http://safemama.com/2007/11/16/how-to-avoid-bpa-leeching-plastics-and-containers/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin_identification_code

I would use the ones that has a number 5 in the triangle and PP stamped on it