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Post by Jake15 Wed 17 Mar 2010 - 22:41

But has anyone used a RUB as a betta tank?. Cool
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Post by Vandraco aka Bronzecat Wed 17 Mar 2010 - 22:58

Nope.....used them for lizards and snakes though thumbup
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Post by Jake15 Wed 17 Mar 2010 - 23:07

Lol. I was thinking that they are practically the same thing as plastic tanks, easy to modify, see-threw and I heat via heatmat so wont need to worry about sticking heater inside. I think im going to try it Very Happy.
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Post by Jake15 Wed 17 Mar 2010 - 23:08

I seen some really cool looking ones at tescos', they are a great shape too!
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Post by Vandraco aka Bronzecat Wed 17 Mar 2010 - 23:39

Just make sure they have the "food safe" logo on them Very Happy
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Post by Netty Thu 18 Mar 2010 - 1:28

There was a girl a couple of years ago that kept her betta in a RUB. She had it decked out with gravel and plants etc and it seemed to work fine. The only downside is that you can't view them clearly from the sides.
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Post by Haych Thu 18 Mar 2010 - 10:59

what is a RUB?

and heatmats arent very good for bettas. they are designed to only raise the temperature a couple of degrees not maintain a temp - sorry to say Sad

I went to get one, expensive too, just dont work
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Post by Jake15 Thu 18 Mar 2010 - 13:04

Haych wrote:what is a RUB?

and heatmats arent very good for bettas. they are designed to only raise the temperature a couple of degrees not maintain a temp - sorry to say Sad

I went to get one, expensive too, just dont work

I've had no problems?

I've obviousley added a thermostat that will activate the heatmat whenever the temperature drops below the set temperature. I believe Van has used or uses heatmats?
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Post by Vandraco aka Bronzecat Thu 18 Mar 2010 - 14:10

A RUB is a "Really Useful Box". You can get them from places like Staples.

We have used heatmats under the jars and a small glass tank without issue. Had to use a thermostat on the jars to keep the temperature down.
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Post by Newfishy Thu 18 Mar 2010 - 16:09

using heat mats can work or not work all depending on room air temp. I think van and netty had theirs set into a closet as well which better controlled the temp.
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Post by Jake15 Fri 19 Mar 2010 - 11:42

The temperature is stable and working fine xd.
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Post by Momo Mon 23 Aug 2010 - 17:04

but don't you need a cover? Because i heard they are jumpers and a RUB cover has no holes in it, the fish would probably be asphyxiated!
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Post by kizno1 Mon 23 Aug 2010 - 17:15

You can just drill a few holes in the lid.
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Post by Momo Mon 23 Aug 2010 - 17:18

Yeah, true ... :p
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Post by kizno1 Mon 23 Aug 2010 - 17:22

Or cut slots in it with a jig saw.
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