Just a thought

Duane Fagan · Aug 17, 2016

ok so I just had a thought and probably a stupid one. As far as ato reservoirs go can I use this or any storage bin for that matter?

Mattie-KCCO · Aug 18, 2016

I would not buy it online. If it's the thin plastic it will bow outward. I used something similar when transporting a tank. Could only fill each tote half way without it basically losing its shape.

Duane Fagan · Aug 18, 2016

Ok so it's safe to hold water for a ato though? I can reinforce it to keep its shape somehow.

Mattie-KCCO · Aug 18, 2016

Yea I would imagine it wouldn't be an issue if you can reinforce it. Not sure if it would necessarily leak chemicals over time though. Maybe someone else have an idea on that?

Duane Fagan · Aug 18, 2016

Yeah that's my main reason for asking (chemicals)

Bpb · Aug 18, 2016

As long as it's HDPE and food grade it's fine to use. Though a lot of those plastics do leech phosphate

Duane Fagan · Aug 18, 2016

Ok cool. I did some research online and lots of people used Rubbermaid brute and roughneck for mixing and freshwater storage one dude even made a video for a ato siphon break and had a Rubbermaid brute hooked to it

The Rook · Aug 18, 2016

Those will leach into your water. Look for pet food storage containers. I have one with a screw on lid like the old salt buckets. Its awesome. Sturdy and holds 10-12 gallons.