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etk300ex

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55 gal plastic barrels
« on: January 28, 2020, 09:28:42 AM »
Looking for a couple barrels for an aquarium project.  Must be clean.

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2020, 09:49:10 AM »
ET is moving on up in this world eh

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2020, 10:03:32 AM »
i can get you black ones from a buddy's farm in avon. used for chlorine

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2020, 11:43:06 AM »
I have, don't remember what was in them, I think it says on them though..

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2020, 11:56:07 AM »
Chlorine is the arch nemesis of fish.  I'm sure they could be cleaned out though. 

Let me know what was in them Paul.

etk300ex

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2020, 11:59:12 AM »
I found a stockpile in Williamson for $15/barrel.  They also have some with screw on lids for $40 which would be ideal. 

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2020, 12:45:36 PM »
Starting some hydroponics?
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etk300ex

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2020, 12:46:41 PM »
aquaponics!

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2020, 03:40:18 PM »
they're in back yard.. haven't gotten back there to look and its to far to see from inside..
your welcome to stop and look if you want.. i think i paid $15 each from craigslist, at some point they were supposed to be rain barrels for a garden...  ::)

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2020, 01:35:39 PM »
Paul did you ever check on the original contents of the barrels?

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Re: 55 gal plastic barrels
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2020, 02:02:47 PM »
nope, but its getting nicer and i'll try to remember asap...