ATO Reservoir Question

[goldenhurricane2]

So I've been using a plain $2 blue 5 gallon Lowe's bucket as a reservoir for my ATO. However, I've noticed a bunch of people comment that ATO reservoirs need to be food safe. Does anyone know if the cheap blue 5 gallon buckets from Lowe's are food safe?

 

[Fishgeek88]

You should be fine

 

[cloak]

+1

I got my bucket at Orchard Supply Hardware and it's been in service for years without any problems.

 

[cmcoker]

Used one for a couple years, no problems

 

[Waters]

You will be fine.....if you are looking for something nicer looking though, pick up a dog food storage bin from any petstore. They come in many different sizes with lids.

 

[MaiReef]

+ the dog food container is clear so that you can see the water lvl. Walmart has white 5 gallon ones that are definitively food grade.

 

[Fin]

Check the bottom of the bucket for the recycling symbol. There is a numeric code there. I believe the Lowe's buckets are a 2, which is food grade. At least the 5 gallon bucket I have is.

 

[dce21b]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...76iCxno-zlY6kxO42qwiyZURd2P2gl369YaAlzX8P8HAQ

i bought this... used the water for a water change and drilled a hole in the lid for my ato pump lines.

 

[chris124]

I use a lowes bucket with no problems.