what do you all use for an ATO RESERVOIR?

[BanZI29]

Besides the ATO tanks that are our there, what are you all using as an ATO tank? I am looking for square shaped suggestions as this will be going into a cabinet and space is at a premium.
Thank you all. I will be doing a tank stand upgrade and equipment/wire cleanup with a cabinet type thing I will be repurposing into a stand. I will be posting pix of the whole conversion. stay tuned!!

 

[AJsReef]

What size tank do you have and how much evaporation do you expect?

5 gallon jugs work well for some in tighter spaces. I have a 29g tank that I go through in about week with a 200g system.

 

[SPR1968]

You can use anything plastic that will fit were it needs to fit.

In my S650 Ive got a simple 83 litre rectangular plastic storage box with a lid. In my large system I have a 425 litre round tank

 

[BanZI29]

What size tank do you have and how much evaporation do you expect?

5 gallon jugs work well for some in tighter spaces. I have a 29g tank that I go through in about week with a 200g system.

25 gal AIO and I go thru about 5 gal in 10 days-ish. what jugs?

 

[BanZI29]

forgot to mention I have a tunze ATO with a suction cup stand on it.

 

[BanZI29]

You can use anything plastic that will fit were it needs to fit.

In my S650 Ive got a simple 83 litre rectangular plastic storage box with a lid. In my large system I have a 425 litre round tank

like a storage bin?

 

[SPR1968]

like a storage bin?

Yes that’s what I used, just a simple plastic storage bin, square or whatever

 

[BanZI29]

Yes that’s what I used, just a simple plastic storage bin, square or whate

thats a good idea!

 

[SPR1968]

thats a good idea!

Ok I have to admit, I was in the same boat as you looking for something to use and over thinking everything and what to use.

I had several plastic storage boxes, for keeping fish things in, and my wife said, ‘why don’t you just use one of those’........

And you know that lightbulb moment! Lol

 

[NormanB]

I'm using a 20H that I got from Petco during their $1 a gallon sale. My system evaporates about a gallon a day, so good for 2.5 weeks.

I love not having to fill a reservoir every few days.

 

[BanZI29]

I'm using a 20H that I got from Petco during their $1 a gallon sale. My system evaporates about a gallon a day, so good for 2.5 weeks.

I love not having to fill a reservoir every few days.

do you have a lid on it?

 

[NormanB]

Currently I do not. The tank sits in front (well actually behind) the DT and I built a removable work platform that goes over the reservoir. My system is in wall with all the equipment in the room behind the DT.

Every few refills I check TDS to make sure it's not getting dust, etc. into it.

 

[AJsReef]

Most LFS will have/sell these, I always used them for my nanos

 

[PeterC99]

Here’s a 4 gallon Advanced Acrylic reservoir that fit perfectly in my stand next to sump. Wife was very happy that all the equipment was in the stand.

 

[Mark75g]

I use a 45 gallon garbage can for ATO and a 45 gallon garbage can for Saltwater

 

[BanZI29]

Here’s a 4 gallon Advanced Acrylic reservoir that fit perfectly in my stand next to sump. Wife was very happy that all the equipment was in the stand.

where did you get that?

 

[PeterC99]

where did you get that?

Advanced Acrylics.

Custom Acrylic Aquariums, Sumps and Accessories

Manufacturer of high quality acrylic aquariums, sumps and filtration systems; nationwide. Our specialty is in customization of salt/fresh water set-ups.

advancedacrylics.com

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

I just setup an ato system for my nano. I used a duetto system with a standard 5 gallon jug. Should last for quite some time.

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

I use 5gallon plastic buckets with lids from Home Depot or a similar store.

 

[fisher99]

I use a 10 gal fish tank from Petco I got on the dollar a gal. sale.