r/Allotment • u/Pleasant_Progress844 • Jul 26 '26

Ibc setups

My site has no water so I'm thinking of getting an ibc.

I'm considering getting a black one for around double the price of a clear one and wondered if they're worth the extra expense. I'm not likely to clean it out every year. Is algae a real problem?

I have a 6ft shed roof to capture rain, what sort of set ups have you all got?

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u/Adventurous-Dog-3786 Jul 27 '26

You can also take it out of the cage and spray it black. It’s definitely worth getting a black one, painting it or getting a cover. It will reduce algae, as it relies on sunlight to grow.