Suggestions for thin ATO water tank

[Mark75]

I am struggling to find a "jug" to hold my ATO water.

I have very tight space do to my 24"x24" stand. I need a thin but tall jug that holds at least 2 gal. water.

Any ideas?

 

[Fishmommy]

bRs has 4liter thin jugs

 

[CafeReef]

I use a 3 gallon dog waterer, its narrow and has a lid, got it from menards.

 

[Reefvet]

9-3/16" x 2-5/8" x 14-5/8" high

Drill the cap and install a JGuest fitting.

 

[Mark75]

9-3/16" x 2-5/8" x 14-5/8" high



Drill the cap and install a JGuest fitting.

Perfect!!!

 

[CafeReef]

Perfect!!!

that's a little under 1.5 gallons, is that enough volume for your ATO?

 

[Mark75]

I am really not sure,...it is a new setup and I haven't got a feel for evaporation yet. That should be good for maybe 3 days?

 

[CafeReef]

how big is the tank? I have a 21 gallon tank and I go through about 2 gallons per week. which makes the 3 gallon perfect so that my pump never goes dry.

 

[ptreef]

I used these for my dosing jugs.
Got at walmart i think!
http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Home-Cereal-Keeper-Clear/dp/B0014CX8ZW

Drilled top, put a quick fit bulk head and rigid tube inside and flex tube to my doser.
Just take flex tube to lifer pump like this!
http://www.marinedepot.com/Tom_Aqua...flow_Boxes-Tom_Aquatics-OE1137-FIOFOA-vi.html

I use same pump on my ATO, but i have a 35g ATO jug on 400g system!

 

[Greybeard]

If you want something purpose built, EShopps makes a narrow ATO tank in three sizes. I just purchased one for my build.

http://www.eshopps.com/products/accessories/atosmall/

 

[Mark75]

My tank is a 50g. Rimless cube (24x24) with open top and I have an 18g. sump.

Based on how much I have been topping off the last few days I think I am going to be needing just shy of 1/2 gal. per day.

I really need to get under there and do some measuring,...I may have more room than I think.

I have been planning on using Tunze nano ATO system,..it is right at $100 and gets good reviews. Any one use this system?

 

[CafeReef]

Id go with the standard tunze osomalator and not the nano version. Depending on your room style, i saw one person use a decoratice wicker basket with a lid and put a large water jug inside, maybe 10-20 gallons. Personally, I'd recommend that style setup. Like I said I go through about 2 gallons per week and my tank is almost a third the size of yours.

 

[CafeReef]

If it fits, this would be a great option

http://www.eshopps.com/products/accessories/atomedium/