When people talk about there fish in a tub . What kind Of tub are they talking about . And the difference between Tub and a tank . Just curious

Usually they are refering to a temporary rubbermaid tub, or stocktank. The tub, same kind you would buy to store "stuff" in.

Oh Ok thank you I thought I just wansn't sure

The only caution I would put on a "tub" is to make sure that it is a strong sided one - the larger it is, the stronger the sides need to be. Water weighs approx. 8 pounds per gallon. That, pressing on the sides of a weak walled tub, can bow the tub out very far and may cause it to spill over the sides.

The other, perhaps even more important, thing to remember with tubs - they look bigger than they are....... a "huge" tub may only be 10 or 20 gallons. Read the label carefully, and measure the tub by filling it with a measured amount of water. The "volume" of the tub may not be as great as labeled for they may measure the tub to the very brim - something you cannot do. I have had friends that have put fish in "huge" tubs, only to discover when they finally measure them that they are substantially smaller than originally thought!

Tubs are a GREAT convenience. I have a set of them that I use to store my fish supplies most of the time, and use as emergency residences when necessary.

Daryl has a great point,anything bigger then 40 gallons will bow,
even smaller sometimes.Surpporting the sides with bungee cords
would be a good idea.

What A good Idea daryl Having one as an emergency tub. Thanks for the info . If I get one I will make sure it is big enough but sturdy for and emergency . I have one I think it is a 15 or 20 gallons its not the colored rubbermaid its the clear harder plastic I beleive that would work In a pinch if needed. Thanks for the info

I have the clearish harder kind, also. I like to be able to have light penetrate all sides of the tub. It is a good tub, and holds my supplies when not in use.

See my tip on tubs.... i use them as Hospital/quarantine homes...


http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/forum/index.p...=0&#entry219392