Why does a plastic ATO container cost so much????

[Jonreefer]

I feel the same way. This time I just bought a 10g tank for $13 and called it a day. With my 40B that should last me about 2-3weeks of top off

 

[BullyBee]

I feel the same way. This time I just bought a 10g tank for $13 and called it a day. With my 40B that should last me about 2-3weeks of top off

That’s what I have, a 40 breeder. I got a 5 gallon one. Now I just need the ATO.

 

[45ZoaGarden]

Much safer with a glass tank than Tupperware. Good choice! You could probably cut a piece of acrylic to make a cover for it too!

I feel the same way. This time I just bought a 10g tank for $13 and called it a day. With my 40B that should last me about 2-3weeks of top off

 

[Plecosam]

“Food grade” means it seals to keep contaminants out. It’s meant to hold dry food, not water.

I have food grade tubing, is this only food grade when pumping dry food around?

 

[Sebastiancrab]

you can use anything you want but that is made ONLY for aquarium top off water. Do you trust a regular container or one made for a reef tank?

That’s the argument except in case it’s reversed.

I use a 10 gallon tuff box.

Is this more of a flat square "tough" storage box?

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Can someone tell me what makes EShopps plastic water reservoir cost $165 CAD? What makes it so great? I mean the dimensions are great but still!!!!

Sorry just venting

It is ridiculous what some companies are charging for plastic items , tanks and stands considering the materials. This is a great example plus the smaller plastic items like filter holders - $30 when a similar item for another use could be $1 at the dime store.

Your choice is whether it to look nice or not and if you can hide it or make it look decent, who cares?

 

[Sebastiancrab]

7 gallon Reliance aquatainer is a good option. 20$.... And the size is perfect. Wish they made 10 gallon ones but 7 does fine.

Another option is the larger water containers at the LFS that are sold to carry your water back and forth. The one near me sells them for $13.

 

[Jonreefer]

Much safer with a glass tank than Tupperware. Good choice! You could probably cut a piece of acrylic to make a cover for it too!

I already made a makeshift cover for it

 

[GrandmaRaff]

I use an all glass aquarium I picked up in a dumpster behind Petco. It was brand new but marked defective, holds water perfectly and the price was right. As for a float I took an empty omega one fish pellets container, filled it completely with water and it floats right at the top of the tank and has a nice red cap to make it easy to spot. Total cost a whopping $0.00 and no sales tax either. The money I saved went to buying an Innovative Marine ATO.

 

[ryan-23]

Depending on how big you need I waited for the dollar per gallon sale at Petco and got a ten gallon tank and then had Lowe’s cut a piece of plexiglass for me as the lid

 

[DraggingTail]

Can someone tell me what makes EShopps plastic water reservoir cost $165 CAD? What makes it so great? I mean the dimensions are great but still!!!!

Sorry just venting

I have 3 of these. Well worth it.

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[TheKylersFire]

Check out Webstaurantstore.com they have lots of options. I prefer the clear cambro style but you can find what suits you. Usually $20-100 Max. I own a restaurant and get my kitchen equipment from there. The Cambro containers are definitely safe and have markings for quantity. Great dosing containers too

 

[DraggingTail]

Another option is the larger water containers at the LFS that are sold to carry your water back and forth. The one near me sells them for $13.

Lol. I go thru 6-7 gallon per week

 

[reefiniteasy]

Marketing? Certain plastics like Tupperware are known to degrade over time and leach stuff into water. Ever notice how water that has been in a water bottle sitting in your car for awhile tends to get a funny taste. Yup, that’s plastic. I use the IM hydrofill reservoir. I went with it because it’s glass and is convenient for me. It fits perfectly in my stand and has a drawer that pulls out for refilling. Also has a read ball float to show water level. It was only $100 and I bought it when it was on sale for $80. The extra money is worth not having to take the reservoir out of my stand or deal with siphons and water spilling.

I had this reservoir for a short while. I noticed a film building up on the bottom panel. I emptied the reservoir and wiped it with paper towel. The towel turned pink. The pink float they used was leaching into the ATO water. I didn’t know if it would have any adverse affects on the tank so I reached out to IM, they never responded to my email. I decided to trash it. Just wanted to let you know in case you ever see the same film. I have a Trigger Systems Crystal 5 gallon ATO. Got it on sale for $75-80, don’t exactly remember. It’s perfect and I like seeing the water usage.

 

[McPuff]

Just make your own. Acrylic is easy to build with and you can have it cut to your exact specs. All you would need to do is assemble.

 

[45ZoaGarden]

That is weird! I haven’t noticed any film building up. I could always take the ball out.... I have to clean my ato pump soon because it’s rattling. I’ll clean the reservoir out too and see if I find any of the pink residue

I had this reservoir for a short while. I noticed a film building up on the bottom panel. I emptied the reservoir and wiped it with paper towel. The towel turned pink. The pink float they used was leaching into the ATO water. I didn’t know if it would have any adverse affects on the tank so I reached out to IM, they never responded to my email. I decided to trash it. Just wanted to let you know in case you ever see the same film. I have a Trigger Systems Crystal 5 gallon ATO. Got it on sale for $75-80, don’t exactly remember. It’s perfect and I like seeing the water usage.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Try an RV water storage tank. I’ve got a 17g square tank with all sorts of outlet options for about $40. Check out amazon for RV water storage tanks.

 

[98dak83cam]

Try an RV water storage tank. I’ve got a 17g square tank with all sorts of outlet options for about $40. Check out amazon for RV water storage tanks.

Yes - exactly - I got something like this but a 40 gallon -

 

[JimmyV]

Ill stick with my cheap 10 gallon aquarium for my reservoir.

 

[jk_s124]

I use a dog food storage container works perfectly.

Me too!