Different type of SWC build hopefully

Jaysan · May 10, 2013

I have one put together but haven't filled it yet. Looks ok. I put the watering tube into the corner of the center 10 gallon bench so the water could flow in easily.
I also added a drain tube that goes from the center to the outside so it would allow for easy over flow.
There is decent space around the outsides. Should be plenty for wicking.
I also added a 4 inch flower pot to the center to add support.
I used one of the rubbermaid 18 gallon totes for the outer part.

Just have to fill it to see if it works ok.

I will say that so far the best design to me is Raybo's. Little waste. 2 lids to use. Solid and sturdy.
I did one like that with Sterilites and see that design is best with the straighter sided Centrex or rubbermaid.

May 10, 2013	#14
Jaysan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 167	I have one put together but haven't filled it yet. Looks ok. I put the watering tube into the corner of the center 10 gallon bench so the water could flow in easily. I also added a drain tube that goes from the center to the outside so it would allow for easy over flow. There is decent space around the outsides. Should be plenty for wicking. I also added a 4 inch flower pot to the center to add support. I used one of the rubbermaid 18 gallon totes for the outer part. Just have to fill it to see if it works ok. I will say that so far the best design to me is Raybo's. Little waste. 2 lids to use. Solid and sturdy. I did one like that with Sterilites and see that design is best with the straighter sided Centrex or rubbermaid. Last edited by Jaysan; May 10, 2013 at 10:51 PM.