Food-safe tubs ?

[magnosis]

Where can I find food-grade plastic tubs ?

I tried Canadian Tire, Reno Depot and Rona, no luck (although I didn't know what symbol or code to look for at the bottom of the container; none of the product was specifically labelled "food-safe" but I think it's just a matter of knowing what plastic to look for... gf said to look for #3,4,5 or 7... is that right ?)

Our sticky points to Corkery Winestores but they don't seem to be in business any more.  Besides, I need more than 6g.

Looking for a 30-50 gallon tub, where I can transfer my 59g tank (plants and fish) while it's being re-scaped (probably going DSM so the fish will have to live there for 6-8 weeks)

Thanks in advance

[brotherluv]

It would probably be cheaper to buy a used aquarium from the classidieds than driving all over looking for a tub.  I think I saw a posting for a 40g tank for cheap.

[bt]

I've always been told to look for #2.  Though it looks like 1 is also fine, and 4 and 5 might be acceptable as well.

Here's what I was able to find: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/which-plastics-are-safe.html

[magnosis]

@brotherluv fair point, but I'd rather find a tub.
The tub can be used for storage afterwards, whereas I would be stuck with the tank.  Of course I could start a new tank, but next time I do this (and I will) it will be much bigger  Also I would need to thoroughly clean (sterilize) a used tank and that involves much pain in my a... lower back.

@bt tanks for that link !

[ray]

Food grade containers can be bought at any of the local commercial kitchen suppliers such as Paradis on Banks St

ray

[magnosis]

Thanks Ray, exactly what I needed.

[HomerJ]

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=705144&affixedcode=WW

[charlie]

@brotherluv fair point, but I'd rather find a tub.
The tub can be used for storage afterwards, whereas I would be stuck with the tank.  Of course I could start a new tank, but next time I do this (and I will) it will be much bigger  Also I would need to thoroughly clean (sterilize) a used tank and that involves much pain in my a... lower back.

@bt tanks for that link !

Or i can rent/borrow it  after just saying