There's one main reason I don't use Tupperware for my rats and mice - sometimes they can chew out and run loose around your house! I've seen them get out of mixing tubs (which are really flimsy). If you look at a professional ARS rack the tubs are super heavy duty, real thick plastic. I see my rats trying to get a hold on the ARS tubs, they never do and never get out. Personally I would use glass tanks or a professional rack system. BTW, that size tub should be fine for a trio.