Other options than glass?

[Matt.D]

I was just wondering if there were anything that was very cheap and could hold a med. amount of water long term? Like those little rubbermaid storage containers, you think they would overtime pop a leak or two? If its a chance I could put a strong liner in it and have the outside walls supported by cement blocks and stuff. What do you think? Plus, since it will contain cheato, I figured I would try to get some good light bulbs from wal mart and run them in a clamp on light thing that some people use for reptiles. The main reason I want to try something other then a glass tank, is well cheaper for the amount of water being held and plus I can leave the lights on 24/7 and not have it shine everwhere. Well thanks for reading and stuff, I appreceate your help!

[FishinInTheDark]

I have seen many refugiums made from Rubbermaid containers. That's a very good way to cut costs.

[Matt.D]

the ones that are say about 1 1/2' long 1' foot wide and 2 1/2' tall? If so, I really hope they would hold up for long time, but i'm thinking that adding a little lineing still wouldn't be a bad idea. The tops would be easy to cut for the lights to sit on and stuff.

[FishinInTheDark]

I've seen them made out of the 10 to 15 gallon size. They are not kept completely full, but seem to hold water quite well.

[Matt.D]

Hmmm.........looks like I might have caught on to something perfect. One for a fuge, one for a sump. Thanks conni!!

[FishinInTheDark]

YW!