ATO Reservoir

[azreef729]

What is the best compact 5-10g Ato reservoir on the market that can fit in a tank cabinet, are the ones for $100-200 all that’s out there, or is there something I’m missing that I can use?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I just used a basic 5g bucket for my ato!

 

[azreef729]

I just used a basic 5g bucket for my ato!

That’s what I’m using currently, I have some room in my cabinet and want to clean the look up a little bit!

 

[exnisstech]

I bought 2 trigger blemished acrylic ATO containers, one 5g and one 10g. I only see A 10g available now but it might be worth watching. Still not as affordable as a bucket but the blemished items are usually pretty heavy discounted. I couldn't even find what was considered a blemish on either of mine.

 

[azreef729]

I bought 2 trigger blemished acrylic ATO containers, one 5g and one 10g. I only see A 10g available now but it might be worth watching. Still not as affordable as a bucket but the blemished items are usually pretty heavy discounted. I couldn't even find what was considered a blemish on either of mine.

Those are cool! I will email and see if they have any 5g. Thanks!

 

[Michael Hughes]

You can use model display cases from hobby lobby, depending on what size you're looking for. Might spend $15-25.

If you want something custom, it's pretty easy to build a DIY ATO out of 1/4" acrylic sheets from Amazon and Weld-on 14. I bought a 5 pack of 12x12" acrylic sheets for $30 and built one myself. Holds 7ish gallons or so.

 

[ame16]

Anyone using something like this? Should be around 6.5-7ish gallons and has wheels. Relatively compact and moisture seal. Plus, a clear lid is nice. Having an extra on hand also seems very convenient.

https://www.amazon.com/YXQ-Containe...+with+lids,aps,157&sr=8-25&xpid=P-SutvqQKanRY

 

[EricR]

Anyone using something like this? Should be around 6.5-7ish gallons and has wheels. Relatively compact and moisture seal. Plus, a clear lid is nice. Having an extra on hand also seems very convenient.

Interesting. Haven't thought of doing something like this.
The slanted front cover means you won't be able to fill it passed that so I think you'd likely max out at more like <5G just based on dimensions and some guessing.

 

[PPBlimpy]

I use the IM 5g resevoir and like it. Before that was a 5g bucket.

On my little tank I use a pickle jar

 

[rowenaad]

I use those camping water tank in cube shape to save space

 

[fishface NJ]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefcan-auto-top-off-reservoir-18l-red-sea.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefcan-auto-top-off-reservoir-40l-red-sea.html