Reason #436 I regret choosing a MDF stand from PetCoSmart, instead of building one myself...
Turns out I can't fit the ATO reservoir into the stand without moving the sump over. This isn't an issue now, since the sump is empty, but once the tank is running and the sump is full, the ATO would be a huge massive pain in the bum to remove (for cleaning, or for whatever else I may want to remove it).
Options are:
1-Inside the stand (and never be able to remove it).
2-Next to the stand (and find a cabinet/chest to hide it in, OR paint the ATO container black to match the stand).
3-Behind the stand (this would require having the tank a couple more inches away from the wall, which isn't a big deal because it's already 4-5" from the wall bc of overflow/plumbing, but having it behind the stand would make it hard for me to access plumbing and everything back there).
4-Get a new ATO reservoir that fits under the stand without having to move the sump.
5-Other...?
I have no experience with ATOs so for those of you who do, what is most ideal?
Help me decide please ;-)
Turns out I can't fit the ATO reservoir into the stand without moving the sump over. This isn't an issue now, since the sump is empty, but once the tank is running and the sump is full, the ATO would be a huge massive pain in the bum to remove (for cleaning, or for whatever else I may want to remove it).
Options are:
1-Inside the stand (and never be able to remove it).
2-Next to the stand (and find a cabinet/chest to hide it in, OR paint the ATO container black to match the stand).
3-Behind the stand (this would require having the tank a couple more inches away from the wall, which isn't a big deal because it's already 4-5" from the wall bc of overflow/plumbing, but having it behind the stand would make it hard for me to access plumbing and everything back there).
4-Get a new ATO reservoir that fits under the stand without having to move the sump.
5-Other...?
I have no experience with ATOs so for those of you who do, what is most ideal?
Help me decide please ;-)