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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: magnosis on October 03, 2011, 10:03:13 AM

Title: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: magnosis on October 03, 2011, 10:03:13 AM
Where can I find food-grade plastic tubs ?

I tried Canadian Tire, Reno Depot and Rona, no luck (although I didn't know what symbol or code to look for at the bottom of the container; none of the product was specifically labelled "food-safe" but I think it's just a matter of knowing what plastic to look for... gf said to look for #3,4,5 or 7... is that right ?)

Our sticky points to Corkery Winestores but they don't seem to be in business any more.  Besides, I need more than 6g.

Looking for a 30-50 gallon tub, where I can transfer my 59g tank (plants and fish) while it's being re-scaped (probably going DSM so the fish will have to live there for 6-8 weeks)

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: brotherluv on October 03, 2011, 10:11:16 AM
It would probably be cheaper to buy a used aquarium from the classidieds than driving all over looking for a tub.  I think I saw a posting for a 40g tank for cheap.
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: bt on October 03, 2011, 10:19:10 AM
I've always been told to look for #2.  Though it looks like 1 is also fine, and 4 and 5 might be acceptable as well.

Here's what I was able to find: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/which-plastics-are-safe.html
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: magnosis on October 03, 2011, 10:21:03 AM
@brotherluv fair point, but I'd rather find a tub.
The tub can be used for storage afterwards, whereas I would be stuck with the tank.  Of course I could start a new tank, but next time I do this (and I will) it will be much bigger ;D  Also I would need to thoroughly clean (sterilize) a used tank and that involves much pain in my a... lower back.

@bt tanks for that link !
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: ray on October 03, 2011, 10:28:18 AM
Food grade containers can be bought at any of the local commercial kitchen suppliers such as Paradis on Banks St

ray
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: magnosis on October 03, 2011, 10:45:17 AM
Thanks Ray, exactly what I needed.
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: HomerJ on October 03, 2011, 10:45:44 AM
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=705144&affixedcode=WW
Title: Re: Food-safe tubs ?
Post by: charlie on October 03, 2011, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: magnosis on October 03, 2011, 10:21:03 AM
@brotherluv fair point, but I'd rather find a tub.
The tub can be used for storage afterwards, whereas I would be stuck with the tank.  Of course I could start a new tank, but next time I do this (and I will) it will be much bigger ;D  Also I would need to thoroughly clean (sterilize) a used tank and that involves much pain in my a... lower back.

@bt tanks for that link !
Or i can rent/borrow it  after ;) just saying  ;)