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1. What is a good temprature to keep them at?( I know its between 40 degrees fahrenheit and 80 degrees fahrenheit, but is there a specific temprature thats better for them?)
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My general temperature rule is if it is too hot to touch with your finger for more than a second it is to hot. Typically your mind will just say "Oh, crap, that's too hot, time to stop!" Things do happen, however, so on your first few runs, just keep a close eye on the ESC, motor and battery temperatures. Same goes for when you make changes (new motor, new pinion/spur, etc).
I would recommend getting a temperature gauge, though. They're pretty inexpensive now and a good tool to have.
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2. since water does not estinguish a LiPo fire, will a fire blanket work?
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No clue. Don't catch them on fire and you won't have to find out!
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3. Any precations to take with them?
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Just be careful and use common sense. Also be sure to remember everything you read about LiPos online and from the manufacture.
One of the most common mistakes I see is people leave their LiPos plugged in to their ESCs after use. Regardless of if the ESC has an ON and OFF switch it is always a good idea to remember to unplug them and remove them from the RC after each use. Keeping them plugged in gives them a chance to discharge to an unsafe level and when you try to charge them again.. bad things!
Also, I store all of my LiPos in an old, clean coffee can in an easy to reach spot in my room just in case something does go wrong. Makes for a easy run outside to let them extinguish themselves.
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4. Is a Battery container highly recommended?
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It is recommended but certainly not a requirement. Just like with storing, I charge all of my LiPos outside (until the weather gets too bad, then I charge them in the garage) in a larger metal container. This way if they did get discharged too much they explode in a metal container that will help contain the fire, not on the soft, dry Michigan grass.
Again, just use common sense and you should be fine.
Cheers,
Kyle.