FUNGI
2500 Club Member
I believe Target still has them....
ATO Water Container
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Johnd651
Getting back in after 14+ years
I'll need to look..I know everything i found was all plastic bottles locally. The only thing is they changed how they print. I took a grinding wheel to the logo and nothing
FUNGI
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90% IPA or even acetone will remove the logo....(at least it did on mine) IMO, keep it on as a homage to OG reefing LOL.
Johnd651
Getting back in after 14+ years
Nope nothing... i tried both when they came in. There was mention of using a paint stripper, but thats a little much at this point so I left it.
Yep, OG for sure.
CrazyMonti
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When it comes to choosing a reservoir for topping off RO/DI water to keep salinity stable, I personally prefer using larger containers.
The main reason is simple: you don’t have to refill them as often, which allows you to focus more on enjoying the reef rather than constantly maintaining it. It also saves time and nerves, and gives you a bit of a buffer so you’re not forced to refill every single week.
For my nano tanks, I always liked using empty salt buckets, for example from Tropic Marin or Red Sea. The Red Sea buckets were especially convenient because of the screw-on lid. You could close them securely and carry them easily using the molded handle points, which was very practical—especially since my RO/DI system is not on the same floor as the aquarium.
For my larger aquarium (around 200 liters), I’m currently using a 60-liter top-off reservoir. It’s actually something very simple: where I live, it’s quite common and traditional to press fruit juices and let them ferment in large containers (what we call “moschten”). Because of that, there are many food-grade barrels available for exactly this purpose. I picked one of those—it cost me around 50 euros, holds roughly 60–70 liters, and usually lasts me about two to three months.
For me, this setup has proven to be practical, reliable, and stress-free, especially when it comes to keeping salinity stable over longer periods of time.
The main reason is simple: you don’t have to refill them as often, which allows you to focus more on enjoying the reef rather than constantly maintaining it. It also saves time and nerves, and gives you a bit of a buffer so you’re not forced to refill every single week.
For my nano tanks, I always liked using empty salt buckets, for example from Tropic Marin or Red Sea. The Red Sea buckets were especially convenient because of the screw-on lid. You could close them securely and carry them easily using the molded handle points, which was very practical—especially since my RO/DI system is not on the same floor as the aquarium.
For my larger aquarium (around 200 liters), I’m currently using a 60-liter top-off reservoir. It’s actually something very simple: where I live, it’s quite common and traditional to press fruit juices and let them ferment in large containers (what we call “moschten”). Because of that, there are many food-grade barrels available for exactly this purpose. I picked one of those—it cost me around 50 euros, holds roughly 60–70 liters, and usually lasts me about two to three months.
For me, this setup has proven to be practical, reliable, and stress-free, especially when it comes to keeping salinity stable over longer periods of time.
skey44
2500 Club Member
I had ine of these laying around. Had to customize the lid opening a bit for my sump, but it fits in an Alex ikea storage cabinet that o have waiting to be built for my tank. I use an alex on my main display too. Has room for carboy down low and electrical up top on shelf.
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