[Nhcoll-l] specimen tanks

[Laura Abraczinskas]

Hi Richard and Andy,
 
The MSU Museum has some tanks that Andy describes, and also stainless steel
drums (30 gallon and 55 gallon sizes) for  large fluid-preserved vertebrate
specimens.  We obtained these from the former “Lab Safety Supply” company,
which is now “Grainger”.  See link for some examples and images of these
barrels.
 
http://www.grainger.com/product/Drum-4GY38?s_pp=false
(Our university receives a discount from this company).
 
There are several sizes.  We use the “open head” model and the closure is a
lid with a circular metal band that tightens with a large bolt and screw.
Most of our drums are stored in flammable liquid cabinets, but a couple are
on the floor in a small room with other  fluid-preserved specimens on
shelving.  The barrels in this room are 30 gallon size and not full.  These
containers and system were approved by our campus health and safety office. 
 
If I may provide other information, please let me know.
Best,
Laura
 
 
Laura Abraczinskas, Collections Manager
Vertebrate Collections
Michigan State University Museum
409 West Circle Drive, Room 103
East Lansing, Michigan  48824
 
517/355-1290 Office Phone
517/432-2846 FAX
 
From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu
[mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bentley, Andrew
Charles
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 11:55 AM
To: Richard Spieler; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] specimen tanks
 
Richard
 
Attached is information from the two suppliers we have used in the past.
They are both very similar in construction and “hardiness”.
 
The only other reliable option that I am aware of are the polycarbonate
pails sold by University Products -
http://www.universityproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list
<http://www.universityproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=165> &c=165.
However, these do not seal very well and will require some additional
mechanism to prevent evaporation over the long term.
 
Hope that helps
 
Andy
 
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Andy Bentley
Ichthyology Collection Manager
University of Kansas
Biodiversity Institute
Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
USA

Tel: (785) 864-3863
Fax: (785) 864-5335 
Email: abentley at ku.edu  
http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu
<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> 
 
SPNHC President-Elect
http://www.spnhc.org <http://www.spnhc.org/> 
 
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From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu
[mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Spieler
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 3:50 PM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] specimen tanks
 
 
We have a teaching collection of fishes and have been using a large (5’)
igloo cooler for large specimens. Recently it sprang a leak and flooded
several rooms with isopropyl. The odor and safety issues got the attention
of Facilities and I now need to get serious about holding large critters. I
would appreciate knowing some suppliers of the standard stainless steel
specimen tanks (36”+) and if there are other less expensive, but reliable,
options.
 
Richard E. Spieler, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean of
Academic Programs.
Oceanographic Center
Nova Southeastern University
8000 N Ocean Drive
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Telephone (954) 262 3613
email: spielerr at nova.edu
 
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