Can I use a plastic tote bin as a QT tank?
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Many people use rubbermaid tubs for transport, quarantine, and for raising fry. They are not the prettiest but are easy to set up and store.
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Absolutely. I have several and use them for all kinds of purposes - water changes, QT, emergency fish tanks, temporary homes, etc..... They are awesome. Drop a heater in there, hang a hob on the side and you've got a fish tank.
If you talking about the round roped tubs what kind of HOB do you use? Only filter I've been able to use on the round ones are the whisper internals.
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I use the run of the mill penguin hobs on the standard tubs you'd buy at Walmart. It just depends on how much water you put in them.
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Thanks guys for your responses!
:thumbup:Do I also have to buy a heater for the QT tank?
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If you are putting tropical fish in QT, then yes you will need a heater. If you are putting fish that can tolerate cold water, then no.
Emily
Emily
I'm doing tropical. My tote is 5 gallons (actually filled it with 1 gallon jugs to see). What heaters you guys recommend?
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livebearerfreak
you are hypnotized! LOL
Just remember the reason you want to QT a fish.
Observation is somewhat difficult in a solid plastic tub; if you're separating a fish for observation, or to monitor an illness or sign of parasites it might not be the best idea.
if you want to remove a fish because of bullying, or as a temporary home, it should work fine.
as for a heater, use whatever's laying around and appropriate for 5 gallons of water, just make sure it'll physically fit.
Observation is somewhat difficult in a solid plastic tub; if you're separating a fish for observation, or to monitor an illness or sign of parasites it might not be the best idea.
if you want to remove a fish because of bullying, or as a temporary home, it should work fine.
as for a heater, use whatever's laying around and appropriate for 5 gallons of water, just make sure it'll physically fit.