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Gilbert
Tue, 16th Dec 2008, 11:36 PM
this weekend i have to break down my 55 gallon so i need something to hold all the rock and coral. the only thing that comes to mind is one of those black rubbermaid tubes. so my questions are
where can i buy one at?
about how much do they cost?
similar to this
http://maast.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1955&d=1226518858 (http://maast.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1955&d=1226518858)

Gseclipse02
Wed, 17th Dec 2008, 12:02 AM
when ever i buy live rock i just put in the little rubbermaid's that are 5 bucks .... the only thing is don't pull from the handle they rip off real easy lol they will hold an easy 100 pounds

Gilbert
Wed, 17th Dec 2008, 12:27 AM
well i have about 125lbs of live rock with lots of corals and five fish. in my room they are going to re-do the wood floors and put tecture and re-paint the walls, so the stuff is going to be in the tube for a while.

subsailor
Wed, 17th Dec 2008, 12:33 AM
Check at feed stores, They use them as stock tanks 50 gallons are about 50 bucks at the feed store here.

LoneStar
Wed, 17th Dec 2008, 05:23 AM
Check/call feed stores or a local Tractor Supply.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_28498_-1______14602|14606|14614|28498?listingPage=true&Special=false

A 50 gallon Rubbermaid brand stock tank is $68

LoneStar
Wed, 17th Dec 2008, 05:27 AM
And a 100g is only $75

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_28496_-1______14602|14606|14614|28496?listingPage=true&Special=false

I'd opt for the 100g only for the fact you can store your rock and corals easier. The 50g is pretty shallow and you will have a hard time keeping most of your rock submerged. The 100g is a lot taller and you can always keep the rock on the bottom, then throw eggcrate ontop for your corals. And of course, you do not have to fill it all the way up!