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Old 04-03-2008, 12:36 AM
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I usually buy buckets from the hardware store for changing water in my reef. I was wondering how safe it would be to use old detergent/paint buckets if I rinsed them out really well.

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Old 04-03-2008, 12:38 AM
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I think the safest bet would be to use the buckets that salt comes in.
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:06 AM
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I would definitely NOT use buckeets that had paint/detergent/any other kind of unsafe chemical in it. Stick to salt buckets. If you don't have any, ask your lfs for a few.
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:28 AM
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10G buckets w lid at totem are 6.50 each.
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:57 AM
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Come help yourself! How many do you want? How about a dozen? Take them...please!
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Old 04-03-2008, 02:56 AM
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Thanks for the replies I think Untamed may have solved my problem.
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i have had the same 3 detergent buckets for 8 years now, im betting they are safe but i only used them for freshwater up untill now.
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If untamed runs short let me know.....

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Old 04-03-2008, 05:45 AM
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Ha..ha...I don't foresee that happening! I've been trying to figure out if I could build a small toolshed out of them...or fill them with sand and build a retaining wall for a highway...Some one let me donate a dozen or so to the SPCA. That was good.

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I thought you might enjoy that post Brad....lol.

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