ATO Reservoir Ideas

[scott11106]

i am also looking for a solution but i am looking large for a 300g display and 100g sump, im thinking 55g brute garbage cans but was wondering if there were any other good options?

 

[Matthew Frost]

So, if I move my dosers behind my stand, I have exactly enough room for this reservoir... trying to resist. A few things I didn't consider when reservoir hunting was; 1. if I can see into the jug, someone in this thread brought this to my attention and 2. how much of a pain is it to fill. I can definitely buy a jerry can, but what a pain in the butt it must be to top one of those off compared to my 5 gallon home depot bucket I have now. At least with one of these reservoirs I can see my water level and i can still fill it without too much trouble.

Anyone have algae issues with these clear reservoirs?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-ato-5-gallon-trigger-systems.html

Algae won't grow in your ATO Reservoir. Nothing in there for it to feed on.

 

[CodyRVA]

Algae won't grow in your ATO Reservoir. Nothing in there for it to feed on.

Didn't think so... I guess this would be a good way to confirm 0 TDS

 

[CodyRVA]

i am also looking for a solution but i am looking large for a 300g display and 100g sump, im thinking 55g brute garbage cans but was wondering if there were any other good options?

If I had the real estate I would have gone with a large barrel, simply so I don't have to refill it as often. So, if you have the space go big, I currently don't have that luxury. Check out... US Plastic or Plastic Mart

 

[shred5]

I see some sort of straw. How do you attach to a pump ?

Airline tubing connected to the quick disconnect. I use a Diaphragm Pump like a aqualifter pump or even better yet the Avast marine which has allot more power.

If I want to use regular pump I just remove the quick disconnect and down tubing and insert tubing through the whole.

I like the diaphragm pumps because they add water slowly which I like for smaller tanks.

 

[rydiggs]

i use a 5g water jug inside a ottoman, cant even tell its there.

 

[mta_morrow]

i use a 5g water jug inside a ottoman, cant even tell its there.

Your 1st post! Congrats and welcome to R2R! An awesome place!

 

[John Lohsr]

I use a 10 tank from petco. $10

 

[Bunnee911]

I use a kitty litter jug. Unscented.

 

[Nicolas Sabrun]

I got mine from Tap plastic. I bought a few of there scrap pieces and had them cut it. Glue it all together. At the end, I have a 10g ato that fits in my cabinet for around $25.

 

[ralgo]

Found these at walmart. Only 6 inches wide and holds 6 gallons. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207

 

[mcarroll]

Algae won't grow in your ATO Reservoir. Nothing in there for it to feed on.

Didn't think so... I guess this would be a good way to confirm 0 TDS

Algae isn't the only thing you have to worry about...I'd recommend something opaque. (Or make it opaque.)

 

[scott11106]

will i ever have to get into the reservoir ? for larger sizes they sell closed top and open top and i assume a open top with a lid would be best. i was thinking brute cans but i noticed they are making them with venting, not sure that is good, i am going to try and stop by lowes and see what they look like in person

 

[BantyRooster97]

I currently use an approx 15 gal food storage bin from the container store. Keeps my tank stable for about 2 weeks before I have to refill

 

[nosmok]

Made my own custom reservoir! Not hard if you have access to a workshop and follow the article on Melev's reef website

 

[vetteguy53081]

I remember and actually found the first containers I ever used. These were 1.7 ltr and served VERY well and were 97 cents each at a dollar store

 

[LanM]

What's the price on the sticker for that 2.5gallon? My LFS sells them for $2.50.

 

[dimo]

Kinda old thread but I use a simple bucket. Hid it with with a decorative cover. I can fit a 10 gallon brute in it.

 

[LanM]

Found these at walmart. Only 6 inches wide and holds 6 gallons. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207

I bought one of these, wont work for the tunze nano-pump wont fit.

 

[Logan A.]

You may check your local army surplus store they always have interesting things.