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5 gallon water jug

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bela, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Oct 7, 2010 #1
    Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I am looking for a 5 gallon water jug. You know... the kind that is used on dispensers. People have made DIY skimmers out of them too... I want it for a skimmer collection reservoir. WalMart has them but they are $20. Is there a cheaper option or am I stuck with dropping a 20 on the thing. I was thinking about going with a super inexpensive Home Depot bucket, but I like the idea of seeing how full it is. For those wondering, I am going a wet skim route, so my skimmate fills up a little faster than what might be considered "normal", which is why I wanted a larger reservoir.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2010 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    There cheaper at hy-vee
     
  3. Oct 7, 2010 #3
    jbmartelle

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    I made an 8 gallon DIY recirculating skimmer out of those once.  Worked pretty good. 
    I bought the jugs at a Culligan dealer.  Came with the water for much cheaper than $20 and they were the true "round" ones that didn't have the built in handle.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2010 #4
    JoeVic

    JoeVic Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ill get ya one for free
     
  5. Oct 7, 2010 #5
    JoeVic

    JoeVic Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    or you can just give me that kent marine calcium and call it an even trade
     
  6. Oct 7, 2010 #6
    Bela

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    Sure Joe. Come on by, or I can come by some time tomorrow or over the weekend and bring that calcium over.
     
  7. Oct 8, 2010 #7
    htt

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    i have lots of those.. if something dont work out for you.. ill give you one if you need but live just south of knoxville
     

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