[dman]

Is it safe to use those giant coat boxes? those ones made of white plastic, used to store clothes or something. I keep snakes in them and never got a problem with it being toxic to them. So i was wondering if i could use them for raising fry(of course cleaned, or brand new).

 

[MrVampire181]

Like storage tubs? Sure! I have my guppies in some and I'll be putting some big ones outdoors for growing out my spawns.

 

[KadenJames]

*raises hand*

Guilty…. :/

In my defense, I ran out of room for big honkin' glass tanks. =D

 

[MrVampire181]

Same here lol.

 

[betta lover1507]

we also use them for snakes ;p we have like 8 snakes. just make sure it is sanitized though o-o you wanna be protective around the fry, lol

 

[KadenJames]

Ooooh yes. I spent a good 20 minutes cleaning the crap out of them.

…Well not literally the crap out of them. They weren't full of crap, I just cleaned them well.

 

[MrVampire181]

Mine were purchased for fish. I just clean them out with water then set them up.

 

[EvilVOG]

use a 30 gallon i got at Lowes for a growout. Glass 30 gallon = $70-80. plastic tub = $15

 

[Wolfboy51]

Just wondering what the minimum growout tank size is. Thanks

 

[dman]

awesome, I shall try using them for frys this time

 

[tpocicat]

I use the tubs to keep my jars warm by adding water around the jars, and put the heater in to warm the water.

 

[dman]

Has anyone tried those large styrofoam boxes? used for storing ice or cold beverages

 

[MrVampire181]

Styrofoam can leak. Not worth it. Just buy a big plastic tub or tank.

 

[jeffegg2]

use a 30 gallon i got at Lowes for a growout. Glass 30 gallon = $70-80. plastic tub = $15

I have thought of this too, but what do you use for lighting? Just room light? How about a cover? I have a fish room that is heated to 80 deg, so this is a possiblilty. I have thought about 5 gallon pails like the best breeder in the world uses (hehe), but they are a bit small for grow out.

Thanks,
Jeff.

 

[jeffegg2]

Has anyone tried those large styrofoam boxes? used for storing ice or cold beverages

Not sure also how the polystyrene would affect the fish.

 

[MrVampire181]

Styrofoam itself won't harm them (I use it in my tanks as hiding places and nest anchors.

I have a few 66 quart plastic tubs as grow out and I use 16 quart ones for spawning.

 

[jeffegg2]

Styrofoam itself won't harm them (I use it in my tanks as hiding places and nest anchors.

I have a few 66 quart plastic tubs as grow out and I use 16 quart ones for spawning.

how about lights lids and such? Just the room light?

 

[MrVampire181]

I have a lot of sunlight coming in from two glass doors. I would have more but algae was becoming an issue so I had to cover up a big window. I have a few tanks with lights and one room light. I'm really working on getting some lighting units for my shelves as well.

 

[EvilVOG]

Mine is in a room that houses my snake, so they get some light from that, and some light from the window. It's enough light for them.

These big tubs usually come with a lid, mine did. Although putting 20-25 gallons of water in it made it stretch so the lid doesn't completely cover. I cover the gap with a plastic grocery bag because it was handy and it retains humidity pretty good.

 

[dman]

Mine is in a room that houses my snake, so they get some light from that, and some light from the window. It's enough light for them.

These big tubs usually come with a lid, mine did. Although putting 20-25 gallons of water in it made it stretch so the lid doesn't completely cover. I cover the gap with a plastic grocery bag because it was handy and it retains humidity pretty good.

what snakes do you keep?