Storage containers

[Full3R]

When i had my barramundi i kept them in heated water in clear storage containers made of plastic, my question was if i could get a 200 litre/55gal Storage container, with the measurements of 45cmX45cmX90cm Could i heat it and keep an oscar in it?

[Drumachine09]

What would you be keeping him in a storage container for? Temporarily? or long term?

[Full3R]

more then likely only until i get a glass tank, but i was just curious what would happen if i kept him in there permanetly?

[kimmers318]

In my opinion it might be possible to keep him healthy in such a set up, but as for happy, I have to doubt it if he can't see what is going on around him. Our oscars can see out all sides of the tank, and can see 2 different rooms so there is always something for them to be looking at and they seem to like it.

[Full3R]

oh, the plastic is very clear, he would undoubtadly see everything as if he were in a normal tank only difference is its plastic

[NorthernBoy]

do you think it could hold that ammount of water permenently? Doesnt plastic weaken with age? To be honest I know squat about plastics.

[Nautilus291]

well if you see the plastic is looking weaker you could always buy another storage bin. Depending on how long they last you could save money and alot of it.

[Full3R]

i dunno, ive had one ctorage container the weve kept yabbies and turtles in sperate times over the years and they are as strong as they ever were...

[Lady Hobbs]

I don't see how a fish could be happy in a plastic box. I would be concerned that something might even be in the plastic that could cause him hard. I used one of those boxes when I just moved my tank but would not consider it for more than a few hours. Much too small for an Oscar, too.

[Drumachine09]

I agree with kimmers. Sure you could keep him healthy...Maybe, but as for him being happy, probably not.

[Incredulous_Ed]

You'd be much better off with a glass tank