Plastic tank?

[sharky&george]

I just went out and got a big plastic tank it can be used for fish, reptiles etc, my intentions were for baby fish or to use it as a hospital tank, but Im told i cannot put a heater in it as its plastic So how do i go about putting in my ill guppy? Do i need to have a filter running and is there NO way i can put a heater in???

 

[MegTheFish]

I was told that as long as the heater doesn't touch the plastic, then it will be ok. Never tried it though.
And yes, you will need a filter. A sponge filter will do even.

 

[sharky&george]

I have seen a small tank filter which i think is supposed to be for goldfish but seems to work the same as a tropical one would this be ok?

 

[sharky&george]

So do you suggest usin a heater?

 

[black angel]

I have plastic 4 gallon which has a heater. as long as it doesnt touch the sides then its ok. the suction cups give it the clearance needed but try and find a short one.
how many gallons is yours? if its around four then a simple air driven filter either a box filter or sponge filter would work but a very small internal will be more effective and if the current is too fast then place a tall ornament or plastic plants in front to break the current.

 

[sharky&george]

cool thanks i will put the heater in and give it a try

 

[sharky&george]

The measurments are 38cm by 22cm high by 17 cm to the back so its only small hence just bein a hospital or baby tank

 

[Elisabeth83]

I've got a 1.5 gallon plastic kritter keeper that I have a betta in and I've got a heater in it and it's fine. Like everyone else has said the as long as it doesnt actually touch the plastic it should be ok.

 

[sharky&george]

from the measurements i gave anyone know how many litres that is? I threw away the paper

 

[MegTheFish]

14.21 litres

 

[sharky&george]

ok thanks and also i have just set it up how long do i wait for it to be cycled i have used some of the gravel from my original tank

 

[OohFeeshy]

You'll obviuosly need to add a source of ammonia, it should, in theory, be instantly cycled, but probably won't be unless you were using a ugf.