ATO Resevoir Suggestions

Sjhoppes · Nov 14, 2018

Hello,

I am looking for a cheap ATO container that is only 6 inches wide, so it can fit under the stand. I would like it to be clear so I can see when it’s running low. Also, the top needs to have a wide enough opening to get a pump inside it. Thanks in advance!

cracker · Nov 14, 2018

At 6 inch wide it might be tough to find something not custom . check out the variety stores in the household dept. I hsve a narrow container I got at Pet Smart for pet food. don't know if they had smaller narrow ones.
As for holes for a pump, if you go with a tunze you only need small holes for water line out & power in. Don't know about other types.

Sjhoppes · Nov 14, 2018

cracker said:
At 6 inch wide it might be tough to find something not custom . check out the variety stores in the household dept. I hsve a narrow container I got at Pet Smart for pet food. don't know if they had smaller narrow ones.
As for holes for a pump, if you go with a tunze you only need small holes for water line out & power in. Don't know about other types.

I got a used hydor ATO system and bought a pump for it off amazon. The demensions of the pump are 2.75" x 2" x 2.62" (L x W x H).

cracker · Nov 14, 2018

You could go to lowes & have glass cut to size & build it with silicone. Find something for a lid. Tatt would be very inexpensive

Ruben's Reef · Nov 14, 2018

Check with @melev. Maybe he can custom make one for you.

Sjhoppes · Nov 14, 2018

spyder813 said:
Check with @melev. Maybe he can custom make one for you.

I would be curious to know what he would charge.

dantimdad · Nov 14, 2018

spyder813 said:
Check with @melev. Maybe he can custom make one for you.

He said cheap. I love Melev's stuff but cheap is not a word that would be in the same sentence.

dantimdad · Nov 14, 2018

Check aliexpress.com You would be shocked out how inexpensive some things are there.

Also, try a cereal container from walmart. They hold about 2.5 gallons have a snap lid and are narrow and tall.

dantimdad · Nov 14, 2018

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubberma...orage-Container-22-Cup-5-2-Liter-Red/30606987

This one is a gallon and a half.

WallysWorld · Nov 14, 2018

TAP Plastics does everything acrylic or polycarbonate. They'd probably do a custom tank as well.

https://www.tapplastics.com/

Ruben's Reef · Nov 14, 2018

dantimdad said:
He said cheap. I love Melev's stuff but cheap is not a word that would be in the same sentence.

Ohhh sorry, I forgot the Cheap word. Well on that case you can do what I did. Went to Wal-Mart and got a 5g clear container for $6 and make my own Gravity ATO. Maybe you can find a container that has your dimensions.

dantimdad · Nov 14, 2018

spyder813 said:
Ohhh sorry, I forgot the Cheap word. Well on that case you can do what I did. Went to Wal-Mart and got a 5g clear container for $6 and make my own Gravity ATO. Maybe you can find a container that has your dimensions.

We have all done it. Isn't it amazing how much stuff reefers use that was never intended for an aquarium?

Huff747 · Nov 14, 2018

I used a 2.5 gallon jug like this - https://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Excha..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=Y9M68N8AFXRVNQEC69RQ and the Tunze ATO pump fits. FWIW - I got annoyed with how often I had to refill it as well as having to use a funnel to do so and ended up with a 5 gallon ATO container outside the stand.

Ruben's Reef · Nov 14, 2018

dantimdad said:
We have all done it. Isn't it amazing how much stuff reefers use that was never intended for an aquarium?

Agree.. Sometimes we become magicians.. LOL

LouieP · Nov 14, 2018

WWC sells a 2.5 gal water jug that might work or you probably could find 1 local to you. It cost 7.99 for the jug and has a decent size opening to fit a pump.

Mical · Nov 14, 2018

Check out this guy on Ebay. He makes all kinds of sizes and configs. https://www.ebay.com/sch/luckreef/m.html?ssPageName=&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2654

I had tight spot and he had size to fit.

cromag27 · Nov 14, 2018

“cheap” is subjective.

mfinn · Nov 14, 2018

Go to Petco or Petsmart and look in the dog/cat food container isle.
You may find the perfect sized container for cheap.
I use a large dog food container for my topoff reservoir on 50 gallon tank.
I even use the same size one to mix kalkwasser for the topoff water.

Sjhoppes · Nov 14, 2018

Well ended up going dog food container outside the stand. Isn’t ideal, but doesn’t look too terrible. It’s just way too tight already under that stand.