ATO cabinet

reefmaster70 · Sep 4, 2025

Hi all. I have a nice cabinet that sits next to my tank stand that contains my ATO container. Right now it's a 6 gallon jug that works great BUT it empties fairly quickly, and I'd like to go larger to hold more water, just thought I'd see if anyone out there could recommend some containers that can be seen through for water level, plus water added through a top lid to help reduce evaporation. I don't want a large open top.

My measurements are approx. 13 inches front to back, 18 inches wide and 18 inches tall. photos attached of the measurements. Looking for a container that will work, but isn't super expensive.

Calmwaters · Sep 4, 2025

flyweed said:
Hi all. I have a nice cabinet that sits next to my tank stand that contains my ATO container. Right now it's a 6 gallon jug that works great BUT it empties fairly quickly, and I'd like to go larger to hold more water, just thought I'd see if anyone out there could recommend some containers that can be seen through for water level, plus water added through a top lid to help reduce evaporation. I don't want a large open top.

My measurements are approx. 13 inches front to back, 18 inches wide and 18 inches tall. photos attached of the measurements. Looking for a container that will work, but isn't super expensive.

What about another aquarium that would fit? I use a 15 gallon aquarium as my ATO reservoir.

reefmaster70 · Sep 5, 2025

Calmwaters said:
What about another aquarium that would fit? I use a 15 gallon aquarium as my ATO reservoir.

I need more of a cube shape and I don't want to deal with evaporation, so want a lid where I can just install small holes for hoses and power cord for pump

Calmwaters · Sep 5, 2025

flyweed said:
I need more of a cube shape and I don't want to deal with evaporation, so want a lid where I can just install small holes for hoses and power cord for pump

How about a cube shape aquarium then get a piece of plexiglass for the top that way you can make the holes you need.