ATO Reservoir

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

Hello all, I trying to get things together for my 72g tank I trying to cut cost where I can. Can I use this as a ATO Reservoir?

 

[mike550]

Hello all, I trying to get things together for my 72g tank I trying to cut cost where I can. Can I use this as a ATO Reservoir?

If you can confirm it’s food safe it should be okay.

 

[GabeM]

It looks nice but what will you do about the hole in the bottom - or are you doing gravity fed?

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

It looks nice but what will you do about the hole in the bottom - or are you doing gravity fed?

Not doing gravity feed. Didnt realize the hole at the bottom. Thanks for pouting that out

 

[kkelly007]

I recently thought through this and considered so many different options. I have a 105 g + 30g sump, and use a Tunze 3155 ATO. I needed something low profile that I could put out of the way. After much thought I went with the following (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Chem-Ta...ith-3-4-in-PolyPro-Outlet-TRANS25-1/306531062

This thing is awesome. It holds 25 gallons, is low profile, has a huge opening to add RODI water, is easily drilled to allow for the water line and electronic line, and is overall very well constructed. I was able to put this behind a couch and cover with a blanket and you don't even know it is there. Plus 25 gallons lasts me almost a month. The only thing is you'll need to get is a small pvc cap (you can pick one up at Home Depot for a dollar) to screw into the inside of the bottom spout (note that the spout is double threaded--the outside is a left-handed thread, but the bottom is a normal right-handed thread. Just unscrew the spout and bring into Home Depot to make sure you have the correct diameter pvc cap). I just wrapped with a little teflon tape and it's a perfect seal.

Every few weeks, I roll my 32g Brute can on casters next to this reservoir, and pump water into it with a powerhead. Couldn't be more simple and clean. Hope this helps!

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

@kkelly007 Thanks for the info. That's more then I want to pay right now. But down the line definitely an option. Thanks again

 

[ramboisreal]

I use a 5 gallons Home Depot bucket as an ATO for my 90 gallon. Never had any issues.

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

Did you just drill s hole in the lid for the hose and cord?

 

[Brandon.helvie]

Did the same with the home depot bucket. Drilled a few holes in the lid. I pull the lid and set it off to the side, place in a new bucket of water and place the lid back on. Never had an issue. Its hidden in the stand. If I didn't have the storage under the stand id probably look for something more aesthetically appeasing.

 

[ramboisreal]

My ATO is gravity fed. I drilled a hole near the bottom of the bucket and ran a line from the bucket to the return reservoir. The bucket sits a little raised.

 

[X-37B]

Hello all, I trying to get things together for my 72g tank I trying to cut cost where I can. Can I use this as a ATO Reservoir?

I used a similar 4gal bucket for 2.5 years on my 25gal nano. No issues.
No hole it the bottom of mine.
They have a lid I drilled a hole in too.

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

My ATO is gravity fed. I drilled a hole near the bottom of the bucket and ran a line from the bucket to the return reservoir. The bucket sits a little raised.

Gotcha

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

I used the exact same 4gal bucket for 2.5 years on my 25gal nano. No issues.

Thanks for the info

 

[Sailingeric]

I use a 10 gallon tank with a lid from Petco. It fits under my stand out of the way. When I add water I use a bucket with a spout and some tubing.

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

I use a 10 gallon tank with a lid from Petco. It fits under my stand out of the way. When I add water I use a bucket with a spout and some tubing.

Not a bad idea....