50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

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50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by hermitcrabdc » Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:31 pm

Does anyone know where I can buy a single 50 gallon CLEAR tote? I want to upgrade from my current tote but I can't find anyone who sells a single 50g tote. They all come in packs of 3 or 4...
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Re: 50g tote?

Post by AleyedtoBuggie » Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:05 pm

Wal-Mart has one. It's about $10. https://www.walmart.com/ip/16486812?wml ... 3=&veh=sem

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Post by Kermie16 » Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:06 pm

I was going to mention either Walmart or maybe even Home Depot or Lowes


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Re: 50g tote?

Post by kieagcarm » Tue Dec 27, 2016 7:18 pm

I saw some big totes at family dollar

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Re: 50g tote?

Post by hermitcrabdc » Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:07 pm

That's a 66 quart unfortunately. I've been scanning Walmart, Lowes and Hopedepot and no luck :(
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Re: 50g tote?

Post by AleyedtoBuggie » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:53 am

Oh! I'm sorry! Google has betrayed me...lol

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Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:17 am

Numerous smaller totes? :) I don't think clear totes get that big, but could be wrong.
If not, then those large black totes on it's side or clear plexi/glass lid?
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Post by PinchersAndShells » Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:04 pm

I know it existed at one point in time for a fact. http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct. ... &section=1
It used to be available on Amazon but it's unavailable now. https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-gal-St ... +50+gallon
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Re: 50g tote?

Post by Erin9712 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:57 pm

They have opaque black totes at Walmart at 50 gallons. But no clear ones.


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Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:38 pm

PinchersAndShells wrote:I know it existed at one point in time for a fact. http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct. ... &section=1
It used to be available on Amazon but it's unavailable now. https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-gal-St ... +50+gallon
They probably to weak and the lines were discontinued. Clear tote's are a lot more flexible/weak in comparison to solid/non opaque...
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Re: 50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by hermitcrabdc » Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:52 pm

Haha, Aussie you got ahead of me. I did just that.
I bought a second tote (14 gallons, bringing the tote size to 46 gallons) and a plastic gutter extension. My dad helped me cut out a spot for the tube on the original tate. That plastic was thicker than I thought; if anyone else tries this look into using something other than an xacto knive, steak knife or scissors to cut the plastic...
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The crabs were all out exploring after returning to their tank.
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I adjusted the decor in the original tote to make the right side the main viewing area instead of the front.
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I have a heater coming for the second tank, and so far I haven't seen any of the crabs in extension. For now I just have a small one from the original tote filling in until the new one comes in.
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Re: 50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by LadyJinglyJones » Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:16 pm

Niiiice! :D
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Re: 50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by GotButterflies » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:48 pm

That's cool!


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Re: 50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by aussieJJDude » Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:30 am

haha, sorry! :) But in saying that, it looking good! I sure they will like it in the new area. Plus you can really create a distinction between a beach side and a jungle side if you want.

haha, extensions and toppers. your all set!
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Re: 50g tote UPDATE: I UPGRADED

Post by daws409 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:34 am

Cool idea! I couldn't place anything on the floor tho. My house is like a zoo (3 small kids + 2 adults, 4 cats and 3 dogs) and with hardwood floors there's a lot of vibrations.... It's an old 1960 farm house

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