Snyder Industries 60 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank

Why growers and operators pick a black 60

Any liquid that carries plant food grows algae when light reaches it, and the algae clogs drip emitters and injector screens. A black tank is the simplest cure. At 60 gallons this one is sized for a greenhouse or hoop house nutrient reservoir, a stock solution tank feeding a fertilizer injector, a supply for a spray rig, or a treatment chemical tank at a well head or a livestock water line. The 26 inch footprint fits between benches or against a post, and at 40 inches tall the top is at a comfortable height for mixing. The cross-linked wall handles the harder chemistries; our note on when crosslinking matters for chemistry duty explains when that matters. The 1.9 rating covers concentrated fertilizer and brine solutions. Check anything other than water in our chemical compatibility guide first.

The trade-off is the level: you cannot see it through a black wall. A marked dip stick, a float gauge or a sight tube solves that. In full sun the tank warms, and the 140 F limit applies to the liquid, so keep it shaded where the site gets hot.

What to check before you buy

1. Fittings. The outlet and lid on 5680000N48 are not listed on this page. Tell us the outlet size and height you need, for a pump suction, an injector line or a drain, and we will confirm what comes on the tank.
2. Base. Up to about 951 lb on a 26 inch circle needs a flat, level surface under the whole floor. A greenhouse floor of loose gravel needs a paver or a board first.
3. Restraint. At 26 lb empty it blows over outdoors. Strap it to a post or a frame.
4. Listings. If a buyer, an inspector or a spec asks for a listing on this tank, ask us for the written statement for this part number.
5. The drawing. The technical drawing for 5680000N48 is linked under Technical Drawing on this page.

Sizes and versions nearby

The 5680000 base number in other walls: the ASTM XLPE 5680000N42, which shows the level through the wall, the black ASTM heavy duty 5680000N51, and the 60 gallon HDPE vertical tank, 5680000N45. A little smaller is the black 50 gallon ASTM heavy duty tank; a little larger is the 65 gallon heavy duty tank. To size the reservoir against your daily feed, use the tank sizing calculator or the tank sizing guide. If the water is meant for fire protection, our fire water reservoir design guide explains the much larger volumes that takes.

Shipping and receiving

The tank ships LTL at freight class 300 from Marked Tree, Arkansas, as a 26 by 26 by 40 inch load weighing 26 lb. Add it to your cart at the top of this page, get LTL freight to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777. The listed price is before freight. At the tailgate, check 5680000N48 on the bill of lading against the tank label, look the base and the top over for cracks or dents, and note any damage before you sign. Fill it with clean water first and check every fitting before the first batch goes in.