2007-10-10 06:28:58 · 11 answers · asked by sith_aries_tiger 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes you can, I have a couple of 150 gallon tubs running in my fishroom
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2007-10-10 13:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tolak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I bred African cichlids for 8 years and I found the best grow-out tanks to be clear rubbermaid boxes. The gallonage on the big ones was usually around 8-12, making them very nice for fry and small adults. Small air-driven filters are extremely good choices for this tank setup, albeit hard to find. And as long as you have a heater of the correct wattage (no more than 50), you'll be set. Just don't overcrowd it.
2007-10-10 09:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It's perfectly fine. Don't forget your heater (don't let it touch the plastic), your aeration, and filter. Make sure no chemicals were ever stored in the container and the gallons are suitable for the type of fish you want to put in. Lots of fish breeders use rubbermaid containers for breeding and housing their fish and that's definitely the best thing to use when moving your fish.
2007-10-10 11:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being that they need a heater i won't advise it, heater near plastic not a good idea, if you live in a warm area then thats fine, I got some koi and gold fish in a rubbermaid 50 gallon tub for months now it has a filter and fake lilies floating on top.
And tropical salt water fish is a big no.
2007-10-10 08:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by teenytiny 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've heard of people doing it, for example to facilitate a move. You definitely want to have filtration and aeration, and I think you should only do it for a short period, as some plastics have chemicals that leech into water. It wouldn't be a good long-term choice anyway - plastic containers are not clear enough for good visibility, and why would you keep fish in something that won't let you see them?
Hope this helps.
2007-10-10 07:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by L H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well put some fish for a while in a bowl then grab something that you can poor like the water except big chunks of things. than the tank you will clean after that happends poor the fishes were ever you desire all in one tank or the other i might confused ya? sorry.
2016-05-20 23:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, as long as it is clean its no different then any other tank - just plastic instead of glass - they can live there indefinitely with filtration and normal maintenance.
2007-10-10 06:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
thats how i moved my red devil,, i just used the water from his tank and left him in there for a day,, i just swished the water around every once in a while to aggitate the surface for oxygen
2007-10-10 09:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
for how long? that's what will determine if they'll live or not. providing they come through the shock etc.
2007-10-10 06:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by marigoldkelly95 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-10-10 08:12:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋