Bulkhead in Rubbermaid Sump - Aquarium Advice

gfishguy56 · 03-21-2005, 02:53 PM

Would it be ok to drill holes and place bulkheads in Rubbermaid or any other brand storage containers without much worry, if done right of course?

**ellisz** · 03-21-2005, 03:47 PM

I used a bulkhead in a 25 [acronym:3796251380="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3796251380] rubbermaid that I used as a refugium with no problems.

gfishguy56 · 03-21-2005, 03:49 PM

thanx for the reassurance

Phyl · 03-21-2005, 03:55 PM

We just installed our fuge last week. We drilled 2 holes in the side of a 10g container and put a bulkhead in each. We have one raised slightly higher than the other so that in the event that the one clogs the other will be a safety net. We also drilled a hole (that is supposed to have plumbers putty around it ... ahem... ) and put the return line back in through there. Cut a hole in the top and covered it with plexy to put the light hood over it.

EBR · 03-22-2005, 09:05 AM

Interesting Phyl -- could you post a picture of that set up? I'd like to add a sump to my 55 [acronym:cbd3920d06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cbd3920d06], and am looking to inexpensive alternatives.
Thanks.
Matt

03-21-2005, 02:53 PM	#1
gfishguy56 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 156	Bulkhead in Rubbermaid Sump Would it be ok to drill holes and place bulkheads in Rubbermaid or any other brand storage containers without much worry, if done right of course? __________________ 125gal. megaflow. Fish Residents: Yellow Tang -(Junior), Flame Angel -(Flamey) Bicolor Blenny -(Butch), Randall Jawfish -(Jaws) Lawnmower Blenny -(Lenny), Talbot's Damsel -(Dottie), Tomato Clown -(Ketchup) Nameless fish include, Neon Blenny, Singapore Shrimp Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimps, purple pseudochromis.

03-21-2005, 03:47 PM	#2
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,664 Images: 9	I used a bulkhead in a 25 [acronym:3796251380="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3796251380] rubbermaid that I used as a refugium with no problems. __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

03-21-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
gfishguy56 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 156	thanx for the reassurance __________________ 125gal. megaflow. Fish Residents: Yellow Tang -(Junior), Flame Angel -(Flamey) Bicolor Blenny -(Butch), Randall Jawfish -(Jaws) Lawnmower Blenny -(Lenny), Talbot's Damsel -(Dottie), Tomato Clown -(Ketchup) Nameless fish include, Neon Blenny, Singapore Shrimp Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimps, purple pseudochromis.

03-21-2005, 03:55 PM	#4
Phyl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,105 Images: 30	We just installed our fuge last week. We drilled 2 holes in the side of a 10g container and put a bulkhead in each. We have one raised slightly higher than the other so that in the event that the one clogs the other will be a safety net. We also drilled a hole (that is supposed to have plumbers putty around it ... ahem... ) and put the return line back in through there. Cut a hole in the top and covered it with plexy to put the light hood over it. __________________ Phyllis Join the NJ Reef Club Today! Saving the world's reefs one living room at a time! Next meeting: June 30, 2007 Marlboro, NJ Fragging Workshop

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03-22-2005, 09:05 AM	#5
EBR Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 140	Interesting Phyl -- could you post a picture of that set up? I'd like to add a sump to my 55 [acronym:cbd3920d06="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cbd3920d06], and am looking to inexpensive alternatives. Thanks. Matt

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