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president89
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BRTs - Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:35 AM
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Are these from Walmart generally not safe for Larvae?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Homz-17-Gallon-Black-Rope-Handle-Tubs-Set-of-2/40977746
 
I saw this one on amazon, and I'm not sure I like the pour option.
 
http://www.amazon.com/MacCourt-Ponds-PP2620-Plantainer-20-Gallon/dp/B00FK3VP4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424277147&sr=8-1&keywords=plantainer
 
Otherwise, I think I have to make a trek to a tractor supply (30 miles away from me) for this tuff stuff.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/tuff-stuff-products-heavy-duty-oval-tank-15-gal
 
Is there a secret source?
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Re:BRTs - Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:44 AM
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I have used the rope handle one you showed with no issue. I also purchased a blue one last year in prep for some seahorses.
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Re:BRTs - Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:51 AM
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Quote Originally Posted by president89


Are these from Walmart generally not safe for Larvae?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Homz-17-Gallon-Black-Rope-Handle-Tubs-Set-of-2/40977746

I saw this one on amazon, and I'm not sure I like the pour option.

http://www.amazon.com/MacCourt-Ponds-PP2620-Plantainer-20-Gallon/dp/B00FK3VP4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424277147&sr=8-1&keywords=plantainer

Otherwise, I think I have to make a trek to a tractor supply (30 miles away from me) for this tuff stuff.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/tuff-stuff-products-heavy-duty-oval-tank-15-gal

Is there a secret source?


I have used a lot of things from Walmart, primarily the Sterlite, and very heavy totes. Plus the stackable drawers, I use the 3 unit stack as they com up just over 2' high. I have a LOT of them in storage right now that I will be setting up shortly. I like the ~ clear Sterlite for cultures.  Their biggest tote is the big box for my sumps.
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Re:BRTs - Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:32 AM
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That one from Walmart is pretty much the exact one I use. The ones I get are from fleet and farm.
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Re:BRTs - Thursday, February 19, 2015 11:01 AM
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I saw those yesterday in Walmart, I don't know why not with cleaning, which is all mine ever have had. They get a wide range of uses but these particulars are mostly used for livestock feed buckets. I cant believe they would leave toxins in for expensive livestock to absorb. So I just scrub mine out with dish detergent, rinse and use.
 
That's what the ones I buy for the system will get. Very soon.
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Re:BRTs - Friday, February 20, 2015 1:19 AM
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There was a long time back concerns over LDPE vs. HDPE. LDPE is #4 IIRC, and HDPE is #2 (recycle wise).  I made sure all my BRTs were HDPE, just to be safe.
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Re:BRTs - Sunday, March 1, 2015 5:09 PM
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The walmart items above are 5 - PP (polypropylene). What is the verdict on that plastic type for saltwater? It is used for food products per below. I ordered 2, and walmart gave me 8 for $20.... can't complain I guess.
 
http://www.3reef.com/threads/reef-safe-plastics-leaching-myths-facts.57828/


http://www.walmart.com/ip...Tubs-Set-of-2/40977746