I was gonna use a rubbermaid for a quarintine tank for my fish with a space cut in the top for the filter and a submersible heater on a ceramic tile. My question is, are there harmful chemicals in a rubbermaid that would leach out?
2007-02-07 07:47:49 · 11 answers · asked by Skittles 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
well there are multiple reasons for the rubbermaid. First of all the fish I have cannot be kept in those plastic ones from the pet shop becasue they do not support filters and are to small. Also this would be used if I needed to ever evacuate my home.
2007-02-07 08:01:42 · update #1
you really need to read the hwole thing, I didnt say it was just for evacuation I said its mostly for qt meaning it need 2 b alb e2 have a filter on it
2007-02-07 10:05:43 · update #2
I have not personally used a RB for fish, but I've seen it done many times. As far as I know, it is a safe procedure.
On the other hand, though, I don't encourage putting anything plastic into a fishtank because plastic is full of chemicals.
You would be far, far better off just buying a tank. Hop on http://www.craigslist.com and you can probably find a decent used 10-20 gallons with all the fixins for less than 40$.
2007-02-07 07:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off why bother? A 5 gallon bucket you use to do water changes is fine. 2.49 at home depot with a lid! These are the best when evacuating fish since the lid can be snaped closed without the loss of water or fish. Filters do not need to be running during an evacuation. Rubber aid is fine, just cannot figure out why you would go that rout when 5 gallon buckes are so much easier and take up less room. Filters and thermometers fit fine on the side. Many larger back pack filters iwll work on a 5 gallon bucket. All my back packs fit and some of the 20 & 30 gallon. Depends on your filter
As long as you was the container properly, no harm that has ever been noted.
2007-02-07 09:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done this on many occasions with no bad results at all. Wash it very well with the hottest water you can stand and even a little dish soap if you are willing to rinse forever. I have housed fish for up to a week this way but did do a 50% water change every other day as I had no heater.
Be sure your tile is not painted that is a bigger threat than the Rubbermaid container.
BTW, A good source for fish room buckets etc is the pizza joint down the road. They get all kinds of veggie toppings in large buckets and usually toss the buckets away. Next time you drive by stop and see if you can have / buy a few. One store near me will give them away, another charges $1 for them... either way a bargain.
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2007-02-07 08:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jenny gave an exceptionally good answer. I in basic terms prefer to characteristic something. Sterilite and Rubbermaid are chance-free for fish. not certain about different manufacturers, yet i comprehend those 2 manufacturers are chance-free. yet another element nonetheless is the tubs are a lot weaker than glass aquariums and may smash after some months. There are countless procedures to stay clear of the tub from bulging or breaking, even though it may take some finagling to make sure out what works. i take advantage of a bathtub for my breeding shrimp and easily press the tub up adversarial to the wall and use a 5 gallon bucket packed with water to press adversarial to the different wall and it quite works nicely. Plus, i do not fill it up all the way, for sure. It would not bulge that way, yet you'll prefer to make sure a thanks to stay clear of it from bulging or the stress will reason the tub to interrupt. Smaller tubs do not bulge as a lot. My shrimp bathtub is 26 gallons and bulges, although the smaller 10 gallon ones do not bulge and artwork nice devoid of any tips. A plastic bathtub desires to be maintained a useless ringer for an aquarium--heater, clear out, vacuuming, etc. It also desires to be cycled for countless weeks previous to putting fish in it.
2016-11-26 00:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbermaid is fine to use for fish. I use a large storage tub to hold my fish well I'm cleaning the tank if. I've been using Rubbermaid and Tupperware for this purpose for years, and have never had a problem.
2007-02-07 10:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, short of rinsing it out for dust and other debris that might have accumulated during shipping and sitting on the shelves, these containers are a perfect alternative to an aquarium when you can't afford to go out and buy a "real" one. These are used all the time by professionals during shows and under emergency conditions such as yours with great success. Good for you for wanting to take responsibility for doing the right thing for your fishies! Yay!
2007-02-07 08:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i use them all the time for temporary homes while i am tank cleaning. in theory plastics can hold toxic chemicals. if you put them out in the sun it will neutralize any chemical in the plastic. a good hot water bath should do the trick too.
2007-02-07 07:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! you should be using a glass or plastic fish tank.
You can get a pretty cheap small plastic tank at a pet store that is better for this purpose!
2007-02-07 07:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would say rinse it out good with some water and it should be fine.
like magicman1 said, if you use any kind of soap...make sure you rinse it off really good so it doesn't harm the fish
2007-02-07 08:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by to be announced 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ive never personally used one, but most of the fish stores in my area use them as undertank sumps, so I would assume they are safe.
2007-02-07 07:56:18 · answer #10 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋