Using A Water Butt? The Plastic A Problem?

[KingKenny]

I got a water butt yesterday which holds 130 litres. I put a water change full of water in there last night to warm up and so that I could treat it all at once rather than individual buckets.

My only concern is the new plastic smell of the water butt itself. I have tasted the water (never used before) and it also seems a little plasticy!

It has been swilled out thoroughly with clean water but should this be ok to put in my tank?

 

[riverman444]

Water Butt?

 

[alex1]

I have used these and the plastic smell goes away eventually if you leave them to air for a bit. I can't tell you how long as it seems to vary depending on the type of plastic used.
I am sure that someone more experienced than me can tell you if it would harm the fish, but mine have survived thus far.

 

[KingKenny]

For those who don't know what they are, they are essentially a water barrell with a small tap. They look like a beer keg.

Will allow me to fill up 130 litres and treat replacement tank water at one time, getting it all to the same temperature etc.

 

[riverman444]

Ahh, I see. You are using this for water changes. I use about 10 one gallon jugs

I'm not sure about the smell. I know what you are talking about, and I don't know if or HOW it would affect fish. I don't think it would harm them. What was in the barrel before you got it?