What Pump and type of container do you use for your ATO

[NyteGTI]

I've got my ATO on order and I'm debating on what pump i could hook up to it. it's a 90 with ~90-95G of total water volume after rocks, sand, adding the sump.

I saw somebody link a pet containers site but I can't seem to find it.

looking for suggestions, but also just looking to see what others use.

 

[MatteZ]

I got a Kingsford Charcoal container from Lowes. It holds maybe 8 gal of water and it has a nice handle on it. It all depends on where you plan on keeping it.

 

[jgraz]

Well you saw mine, just using a 5 gal water bottle and a rio90 pump. working perfectly. What kind of ato did you get?

 

[civictuner04]

i use a aqueon small pump the smalled they make that is return pump style and 2.5 gallon water picture. i have to refill about once a week i have a 56 column reef tank with sump

 

[kevin]

I use these big suckers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00186RTWW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

they also have smaller sizes... but I dont have to fill up for about 2ishweeks this way :0

 

[NyteGTI]

Well you saw mine, just using a 5 gal water bottle and a rio90 pump. working perfectly. What kind of ato did you get?

I picked up the dual float switch kit that pairs up with the RKL I got from jim that I had you grab for me.

I have a spare MJ900 I just think it'd be way too strong lol.

As far as space goes there's 2 options. I've got a nice ~22in sq space next to my tank that I was debating on building a little enclosure for an ATO & painting it the same color as my stand. I'd build it to the height of the the bottom of the tank, so ~30 inches? I haven't measured yet, just know I have a decent area. might even build it strong enough for a cube frag tank and plumb that in but that's getting REALLY far ahead haha. The other option is I still have room under the tank for the ATO(20Lx16Wx22H) but I was thinking reactors could would there. but they could go anywhere. this side of the stand isn't seen as it sits in a corner.

 

[NyteGTI]

I use these big suckers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00186RTWW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

they also have smaller sizes... but I dont have to fill up for about 2ishweeks this way :0

I might grab one of these for salt mixing. at ~17 gallons it's perfect for bi weekly 20% changes so far this is also the best option for the ATO because lets face it, I don't feel like making water every few days haha.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I use an Aqua Lifter with ¼ inch tubing. It comes with a little hook, making it easy to hang where ever.

 

[ERaquarists]

I bought a 10g petfood container that i got from Petsmart.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I thought you asked about pumps, but everyone is commenting on reservoirs. Well I use a five gallon bucket with five gallon water jugs on top….like old style water coolers. It gives me ten gallons total with a siphon point at the level of the five gallon bucket.

 

[NyteGTI]

I thought you asked about pumps, but everyone is commenting on reservoirs. Well I use a five gallon bucket with five gallon water jugs on top….like old style water coolers. It gives me ten gallons total with a siphon point at the level of the five gallon bucket.

I was actually just looking for ideas on both Paul.

 

[JRWOHLER]

I use an Aqualifter like Paul and have two 32G Brutes that sit in the crawlspace behind the wall....one for ATO one for water change...change pump for the water change obviously.

 

[magic]

I use an Aqua Lifter with ¼ inch tubing. It comes with a little hook, making it easy to hang where ever.

+1 with 5 gal water bottle

 

[joeyhatch11]

My work tank had a Aqua Lifter and a 5g bucket. My home take has a very small powerhead wired to a float switch and is placed in 1.5g container next to the sump because I'm limited on space in the sump area. But even with a 1.5g container I get a good 3 days out of it before it needs filling.

 

[jpkrze]

JBJ ATO float switch in an old 5 gal salt bucket using a small Eheim compact pump