Habitat - Indoor :: plastic Tank?

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Post Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:35 pm   plastic Tank?

today i found a huge (compared to my 10 gallon) plastic i think the company is callled sterile i was wondering if my turtle could live in this yes with proper filtration
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:46 pm   Re: plastic Tank?

Sterilite... not sterile
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:01 pm   Re: plastic Tank?

I would not recommend it unless you keep it less than half way full. I had one that totally broke on me when I filled it with water. They are not sturdy with water in them.
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:05 pm   Re: plastic Tank?

Have you looked into rubbermaid stock tanks? They have all kinds of sizes: http://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/rcp ... cpNum=4242
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:38 pm   Re: plastic Tank?

The better quality plastic tubs can be used. Look for thicker plastic, lots of contours in the sides (adds rigidity) and a top rim that is bent over (adds strength). The rubbermaid stock tanks vear mentions are even better.
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