How long is ATO water good for?

[becky46]

I don't have a powerhead or anything in my ATO reservoir, and it usually takes about a month before it needs a refill. Does the water go bad at any point as it sits stagnant for a month? Thanks

 

[t5Nitro]

I fill a 60 gallon container and lasts between 1-2 months, no issues.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I don't have a powerhead or anything in my ATO reservoir, and it usually takes about a month before it needs a refill. Does the water go bad at any point as it sits stagnant for a month? Thanks

Outdoor, indoor or basement? All about chances of containments getting in it...

 

[becky46]

Outdoor, indoor or basement? All about chances of containments getting in it...

Indoor in living room. Enclosed within tank stand in darkness.

 

[Losirk]

if that's the case then basically forever. if no contaminants are getting in, you'll be fine. you could always change it out quarterly or something like that if there's any concern

 

[becky46]

if that's the case then basically forever. if no contaminants are getting in, you'll be fine. you could always change it out quarterly or something like that if there's any concern

Thanks. Should the water in it be kept air tight?

 

[t5Nitro]

No, that will create longterm problems on your ATO pump with vacuum.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

if that's the case then basically forever. if no contaminants are getting in, you'll be fine. you could always change it out quarterly or something like that if there's any concern

This, you'll go through it before you ever have to worry about it.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

It depends. I will say rodi is great at absorbing things. Lol.
Even exposed to air will raise the tds. Monitor. I haven't and I'm suspicious mine is going fowl.
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[rowenaad]

i have my reservoir refills when water level gets low but never empty the bucket. i have a lid on it but not air tight by any means. I just measure TDS after each refill and always read 0 for 3 months now

 

[becky46]

This, you'll go through it before you ever have to worry about it.

Got it, thanks. And mold or some other growths wouldn't be an issue?

 

[ptrusk]

Keep it covered. I find if you circulate it , you get that slime growing in it. Just keep you container clean and cover it, should be good for weeks.