where to find large water containers

[burrito]

anyone know somewhere local(ish) to central NJ that sells 50 or 60g water containers, i want to make a water mixing station in my basement and start auto water changes but shipping on these things (norwesco) is killer.

 

[dan_k]

Take a look on Craigslist I see food grade barrels come up once and a while on there

 

[diana a]

Yes look at Craigslist first. You might want to give Monmouth Feed Supply a call if you want new.

 

[Versys47]

Tractor Supply if you have one near you.

 

[horseplay]

Why not use glass tanks?

 

[DangerDave]

I got mine from ruralking.com. They offered free shipping, which is a big savings on 55g containers.

 

[lefkonj]

Grabbed my pair of 65 gallon containers from Tractor Supply world. You can actually call the local store and they will order whatever they can get you just have to pick it up.

 

[burrito]

Thanks everyone, i'll try tractor supply, theres apparently 2 near me, benefit of living nears farmland i guess. Ruralking doesn't do free anymore, i guess the salt community overwhelmed them. anyone have pictures or tips for mixing stations?

my goal is to have something like 40-60g of saltwater on hand which will be used to supply my 100g with automatic water changes (if i can figure out how to route the water to the tank) and have rodi in the other container filled and ready to replenish the salt every 6 weeks or so when i make a new batch and have for my ato(dont want to auto fill that though)

 

[Trio91]

@DangerDave I believe has a large water change station

What about this if using a DOS

 

[burrito]

exactly what i intend to use, i have one sitting idle while i figure this out

 

[Wilson]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for or how to prices compare, just saw this and thought I'd share.

 

[DangerDave]

@DangerDave I believe has a large water change station

What about this if using a DOS
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This is exactly what I do. Pics a little older, it’s been cleaned up a bit. But the water tanks on right, the filter and booster is above the frag tank. I now have a manifold to deliver salt water to the tanks, hose at the station, or my sink.

 

[Mark Shelly]

Neat setup, although I got stuck wondering how all those fishing poles come in.

 

[lefkonj]

Neat setup, although I got stuck wondering how all those fishing poles come in.

When he gets tired of a fish the poles come in handy.

 

[lefkonj]

This is my setup. Top is RODI water, bottom is salt. I let gravity feed the salt, about every 2 weeks and then I just refill the RODI. Both are 65 gallons

 

[Mrx7899x]

I use two 32 gallon brute trash cans got them at lowes for $30.

 

[DangerDave]

Neat setup, although I got stuck wondering how all those fishing poles come in.

The tank is in the garage

 

[burrito]

This is my setup. Top is RODI water, bottom is salt. I let gravity feed the salt, about every 2 weeks and then I just refill the RODI. Both are 65 gallons

Have any more pictures of this setup?

 

[Mark Shelly]

The tank is in the garage

I got it, it just seemed funny since they were all pointing to the tank and equipment, like an old fashioned means to get out those hard-to-catch bully fish.

 

[lefkonj]

Have any more pictures of this setup?

There really is nothing to it, I use the Apex DOS for the AWC control. That is in my garage, 1 wall is where my tank is the other is my laundry room sink. Easy to make water, dump water and get fresh salt to the tank. Nothing too complicated really.