Dec 31, 2011 #1 Fishman94 Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Sep 27, 2011 Messages 246 Location Devon Has anyone done it before? Would it be ok if I used a big plastic tub as a tank if I put a heater and filter in it? My bn fry are getting bigger and need more room until I sell them.
Has anyone done it before? Would it be ok if I used a big plastic tub as a tank if I put a heater and filter in it? My bn fry are getting bigger and need more room until I sell them.
Dec 31, 2011 #2 C cheeky_monkey Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Nov 14, 2011 Messages 356 I can't see a problem with it. As long as they have adequate filtration and the right temp I don't think it's any different to a tank.
I can't see a problem with it. As long as they have adequate filtration and the right temp I don't think it's any different to a tank.
Dec 31, 2011 #3 jetajockey come get me tang police! Joined Apr 25, 2011 Messages 12,046 Location In a swamp near you /Pensacola, FL I use several 20 gallon utility tubs as container ponds during the summer, so yeah, it's fine as long as the container doesn't leach anything.
I use several 20 gallon utility tubs as container ponds during the summer, so yeah, it's fine as long as the container doesn't leach anything.
Dec 31, 2011 #4 OP OP Fishman94 Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Sep 27, 2011 Messages 246 Location Devon Ok thanks this really helps didn't want to risk it without asking.
Dec 31, 2011 #5 OBEYtheFISH Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Sep 10, 2011 Messages 1,194 Location Bridgetown Yeah I also use those those as temp. grow out "tanks"
Dec 31, 2011 #6 OBEYtheFISH Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Sep 10, 2011 Messages 1,194 Location Bridgetown Always good to ask any questions here