Question: Type of plastic safe for my slimy buddies?

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I have heard that there are plastics that may leak chemicals into water after time that could be harmful to axolotls. Does anyone know of any to look out for at all? I often use small shoe box sized plastic tubs to store my buddies in. I am actually relocating to a different state in a few months and my axies will be in these small tubs for about a day and a half until we reach our new home, I don't want to use a plastic that will harm my babies at all. I know it might be an odd thing to ask but it wont hurt to know, cuz I luvs them! :love:
 
There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers. If you're using containers made out of hard plastic, which are meant to store food, you don't have to worry. Tupperware and such are good.
 
Thank you! Just wanted to make sure I make their trip as stress free as possible! :happy:
 
I have an ornament in my tank for my two axolotls which was an action figure. We left it in the water while it was conditioning, and none of the paint seemed to be coming off. Its a fairly hard plastic but is there any way to tell whether it will put chemicals into the tank, or is it better if I just take it out?
 
I think(of course I dont know 100%) that if its not meant for a fish tank then chances are it will leak either paint or some type of chemical after time soaking in water.
 
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