MAke - up Water Containers

[vder]

What is the best container for holding make -up water. I am using a brand new garbage pail rinsed out before I use it. The water when sitting in there seems to develope a stink of some kind. Is it the container I am using ? TIA

[organicreefer]

could be the container.i use a rubbermaid "brute " garbage can from home depot(44g).they are "food safe",and wont leach anything into the water .

[bongobrian]

You're probably looking for something bigger, but I like using my old 5g salt buckets.

[asmith]

I use a large 55 gallon plastic garbage can for my water. I have never had any problems with water going bad. Are you using a powerhead or anything to circulate your water? If the water is not circulating it could be going stagnant.

Andrew

[srgtkoons]

If you are serious of keeping the water in perfect condition. Then it should be stored in a sealed container made from ngalene (spelling might be off). The name Carboy also applies to these and are available, a bit pricey, at places such as Fisher science supply or Carolina biological Supply Co.