Envenreptiles Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Used IBC's, I can get one or two but they have previously held "roundup" after being flushed and scrubbed will they be fine to use for fish or rainwater collection ? Ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysl Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Glyphosate Technical Fact Sheet The preparation of the surfactant POEA known as MON 0818 is used in some glyphosate formulations.7 POEA is moderately toxic to very highly toxic to freshwater fish. The 96-hour LC50 values ranged from 0.65 mg/L to 13 mg/L. Products containing MON 0818 state on the label "This pesticide is toxic to fish". I wouldn't trust it with anything I dont want to lose... and I bet it'll cause all sorts of problems if you want to breed anything in there. but in saying that, Im pretty sure it breaks down relatively quick (the plastic might leech for awhile?). You can pick food grade ones up pretty cheap, but really have to search... Currently waiting for one for $85... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPee Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Mate there is a place in town that sells them. Previously had chook feed in them. $60 I'm thinking of getting a couple for back in case of emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayegy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 What place is that jaypee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPee Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Cant tell ya secret ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envenreptiles Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks fellas $60-100 bucks is nothing on the scheme of things for piece of mind, now on the subject any info on your filter setups for these IBC's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatic Paradise Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I can pick up food grade ibcs for $50 in Hervey Bay so yep, agree with everyone else, why take the chance.... I have 2 which - One has 300 + platties and the other has 100+ rosy barbs all year round and both have cichlids in summer (approx 6 months), both have bio-filters (no filter just a small pump for water movement and let nature do the rest, very green water but everything grows like crazy also the fun of seeing your fish is even more exciting because you only see them every few weeks. Upgrading to a pool when I get back. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymes Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Aquatic paradise where in hervey bay do you pick your ibcs up from? We are originally from hervey bay and moved to the gold coast 3 years ago planning on moving back next year some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatic Paradise Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Jaymes I don't remember the name at the moment, I will have to get it for you when I'm back in HB, in January. Hopefully I remember about this post if not just remind me with a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymes Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 will do AP very keen to buy some more once we move back up that way, just need to find a way of filtering more than one at a time with a single filtration system. at the moment im using a internal power head 3800L/hour in each IBC pumping into a container filled with bioballs and dacron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Used IBC's, I can get one or two but they have previously held "roundup" after being flushed and scrubbed will they be fine to use for fish or rainwater collection ? Ever? The with holding period is only 7 days so its pretty safe. Also it would be extremely dilute even if toxicity were much higher. I wouldn't be too concerned if you have given it a good rinse and a few days. You can try a test fish if your especially worried. IBC's are not UV stable though so if your keeping it outside, you might want to wrap or paint it unless your happy to replace periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sclero p Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I would use them. A good wash, bleach and rewash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Round up (glyphosate 360) is salt at a ridiculous ridiculous concentration, something like 360 grams per litre. A few good washes should be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymes Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 rinse with vinegar should do the trick also then rinse with water, vinegar will help neutralize anything in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
