Is this an adequate crate?

[perchy]

I have a few of these laying around...

Product description
Main parts: Rattan, Clear acrylic lacquer
Frame: Solid pine, Solid acacia wood
Hinges: Polypropylene
Staple/ Screw: Steel, Galvanized
Felt pads: 100 % polypropylene

[Grilled]

eh.....i probably would get a milk crate. drive by your local giant, safeway, etc and grab one from the loading dock area. They usually have them laying around. That thing will probably corrode with saltwater.

[jkrahl]

You are going for the Caribbean look huh? I got a crate for a couple bucks at Ace Hardware, but they are not as sturdy as the milk crates behind a store.

[perchy]

I do freshwater only right now (I'm a newb)

[Yakfisher]

Get a milk crate... They're free.

[chuckfinley]

I have a few of these laying around...

Product description
Main parts: Rattan, Clear acrylic lacquer
Frame: Solid pine, Solid acacia wood
Hinges: Polypropylene
Staple/ Screw: Steel, Galvanized
Felt pads: 100 % polypropylene

I actually used this method and it works pretty good. I recently saw one that went one better. They used 3-unit rod holders and attached them to the outside of the ITSO crate instead. they still have the reach through space in front, but room for more storage.

The crate itself is about $10 at Target; and the opening can be cut in it with a box cutter. I also attached some pool noodle to the bottom as 'feet' to hold it up a couple of inches out of any water that may come in the tankwell. Plus, it's easier to get inside the crate.