Can I split my ATO into 2x 5g jugs?

ps2cho · Sep 18, 2017

Would it be possible to find a Y-adapter from my Aqualifter that would split into TWO 5g jugs so that I can double my ATO top off intervals?

Currently I evaporate about 1.5-1.8gal a day, so I really need a 10g container, however I am looking for an inexpensive option and wondered about this?

McArcher · Sep 18, 2017

Get two uniseals and connect the buckets with a piece of pipe

EriksOasis · Sep 18, 2017

Just a thought if you could fit a 10 gallon tank under your system that would be a good option.

ps2cho · Sep 19, 2017

So I ran to Walmart and they had a T-Way connector. Just tested it and seems to work fine. That should do the trick. In the long run, I'd like to find a good ATO box that is 10g, but for now this should work!

My only concern with this, is if one drains to the bottom first, would it cease to pull from the other since it would be sucking in air? What do you guys think?

Dhoggs · Sep 19, 2017

ps2cho said:
So I ran to Walmart and they had a T-Way connector. Just tested it and seems to work fine. That should do the trick. In the long run, I'd like to find a good ATO box that is 10g, but for now this should work!

My only concern with this, is if one drains to the bottom first, would it cease to pull from the other since it would be sucking in air? What do you guys think?

As you said...if one of the 2 containers rans out of water, it will also stop pulling from the other container.

I bought a 18-20gal container from Walmart and i am using it use for ATO reservoir.

oceanfreak09 · Sep 19, 2017

Pets supplies plus has there dollar a gallon sale going on right now I believe. You could pick up a ten gallon for $10. Or post that you're looking for a used ten gallon. I'm sure somebody would have one laying around that they could sell for cheap. I know I got a lot of extra tanks lying around. Lol

ps2cho · Sep 19, 2017

Dhoggs said:
As you said...if one of the 2 containers rans out of water, it will also stop pulling from the other container.

I bought a 18-20gal container from Walmart and i am using it use for ATO reservoir.

What container? I've used garage storage containers before, but they are too concerning for the long term because they are flimsy.