Looking for an ATO Box....

lyrical · Sep 14, 2015

Hi guys,

I need a skinny but long and tall ATO box and haven't had any luck finding any rubbermaid or what not containers. I thought about maybe making one but I don't know how to do that.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find or buy one?

TIA

saltyphish · Sep 14, 2015

How many gallons? My wife buys these Rubbermaid containers for cereal. They are tall and maybe 3-4 in wide at the most. I think the biggest one will hold a gallon or more.

lyrical · Sep 14, 2015

Thanks I need at least 10g.

kschweer · Sep 14, 2015

You may have to try and reach out to an acrylic fabrication company for a custom one. Try synergy reef or elite aquatics. Both make great products and are sponsors here.

saltyphish · Sep 14, 2015

Yeah, I would think something custom made would be best for your situation.

chaoha · Sep 14, 2015

Brute makes a 10 gal office trash can, you can google Brute cans and see all the sizes

Jlobes · Sep 14, 2015

some more info might be useful. for instance, what are the dimensions of the space you have available? what dimension is "skinny"(could be 3-8")?

im with ^^those guys. custom may be the way to go for you. EliteAquatics, Synergy, Advanced Acrylics..should be able to help you out.

fyi, synergy has a 5 gal ATO, its only 6" wide.

lyrical · Sep 15, 2015

Awesome thanks everyone. I need at least 10g otherwise i'll be filling it every other day. The footprint needs to be no bigger than 8" x 20". I didn't want to spend $200 on a plastic box for ATO but it looks like that is the way I'm going to have to go.

Reduck · Sep 15, 2015

There is a slightly used advanced acrylics custom for sale in the NJ Reefers site. If I recall its narrow and tall.
AA makes a stock 9g that's 8x16 that would also work. (I just ordered one last week)

lyrical · Sep 15, 2015

Thanks! How do you like your AA?

ksfulk · Sep 15, 2015

Pretty sure Marc (@melev ) could hook you up with something that would work. I have a few reefing friends that have some of his acrylic creations and they are really pleased with the quality. Might be worth a PM to him, or check out his website.

lyrical · Sep 15, 2015

Thank you! I will check out his website.

Reduck · Sep 15, 2015

coral_blueiblonde said:
Thanks! How do you like your AA?

It has not arrived yet, but everyone I know that has one, loves them.

lyrical · Sep 15, 2015

Oh okay. I saw the sizes on his website and a couple of them would work

atlorange · Sep 15, 2015

I have an Advanced Acrylics 3x24x24 (6.25 gallons). I love it. Pricey but very well made.

lyrical · Sep 15, 2015

Thanks

Sounds like AA is the way to go

Trex · Sep 15, 2015

Where will the discharge from the ATO be going?
Into the sump? If, yes, how tall is your sump?

The discharge opening will be the height limit of your ATO container's water level. If the water level is any higher it will siphon out. I had that issue when looking for a tall and narrow container. Ended up with an AA one, but can't fill it up all the way --- I have to leave a couple of inches.