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by **Jake15** on Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:41 pm

But has anyone used a RUB as a betta tank?. Cool

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:58 pm

Nope.....used them for lizards and snakes though thumbup

by **Jake15** on Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:07 pm

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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by **Jake15** on Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:08 pm

I seen some really cool looking ones at tescos', they are a great shape too!

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:39 pm

Just make sure they have the "food safe" logo on them Very Happy

by **Netty** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:28 am

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.

by **Haych** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:59 am

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

by **Jake15** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:04 pm

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

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?

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:10 pm

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.

by **Newfishy** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:09 pm

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.

by **Jake15** on Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:42 am

The temperature is stable and working fine xd.

by **Momo** on Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:04 pm

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!

by **kizno1** on Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:15 pm

You can just drill a few holes in the lid.

by **Momo** on Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:18 pm

Yeah, true ... :p

by **kizno1** on Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:22 pm

Or cut slots in it with a jig saw.

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