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Whale4Ver1.1
03/26/2006, 09:07 PM
I am going to be setting up a 55RR with a basement sump I just wanted some feedback as to If I should do 3 20 gallon rubbermades or 3 20 gallon glass tanks? the flow is going to be Tub/tank 1 Skimmer Calcium REactor and other filtering media
Tub/Tank 2 Refugium
Tub/Tank 3 Top Off and Return pump

Whichever I do is going to be drilled and connected with 2" pipe what do yall think?
Whale4Ver1.1
03/27/2006, 05:55 PM
anyone?
Lakeside518
03/27/2006, 06:03 PM
Rubbermades are cheaper and easier to drill.

I would go with the Rubbermades IMO
jallard
03/27/2006, 07:26 PM
rubbermaids....:D
TA
03/27/2006, 07:52 PM
Read somewhere that "certain" rubbermaids are not recommended (something about whats in the plastic)...I know the "Brute" rubbermaids are "OK".

I think what you decide on will depend on a number of factors (ex. how much space you have/will need; intended use; cost; etc...), gut rubbermaids are just fine!
Whale4Ver1.1
03/27/2006, 08:12 PM
I have plenty of room a full basement....actually I just bought my first house so Im setting this one up right from the begining
Lakeside518
03/27/2006, 08:16 PM
Congrats Wes on the new House! ;)
Whale4Ver1.1
03/27/2006, 08:31 PM
thanks
michaelg
03/27/2006, 08:48 PM
glass tanks- at least for the one that you will have going to your return pump. you can put baffles in much easier. Not sure there is a super sturdy 20 gallon rubbermaid. I have heard of them failing sometimes when used more than 1/2 full. Are you set on a 55 gallon? If not, then go with a 75. Much bigger difference front to back space- lenght and height are same.
Whale4Ver1.1
03/27/2006, 08:51 PM
yeah the 55 is a done deal I was just gonna do my 72 RR but figured with a new house I should keep it small at first
michaelg
03/28/2006, 08:08 AM
I guess my point is that it really isn't any more work, and really does not require any extra lighting- just a little more circulation.