netjackson
Member
Hey Folks,
Looking for a 5 gallon ato reservoir. I'm located in Palm Beach County. Thanks!
Looking for a 5 gallon ato reservoir. I'm located in Palm Beach County. Thanks!
WTB 5 gallon ato reservoir
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windlasher
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Home Depot Bucket with lid $5.
I'm using these. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207
Low profile and easy to carry. They are only 6" wide so they can even fit in your stand if you have that much space
Low profile and easy to carry. They are only 6" wide so they can even fit in your stand if you have that much space
netjackson
Member
Thank you both. I’m currently using a Tupperware contraption as an ato. The problem is it has to sit on the outside of the stand and what I have now looks a little sloppy. I was hoping somebody had a used Ato laying around they wanted to get rid of.
Great find, I currently use two 2.5 gallon containers with a daisy chain of tubing, this will help simplify my setup! Thanks!
Thank the Walmart employee that sent me to the camping section when I asked about those blue 5g water jugs.
windlasher
New member
I stand by my Home Depot Bucket.
Read the reviews: NOT for long term storage
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207
5/23/2017
Average rating:1out of5stars, based onreviews
by yepyepyep
I own one of these among various water containers, this is the only one that has lost its structural integrity. after about 6 months of holding water it has begun to leak on the bottom corner from the weight stress of the water inside. These can are ok for short term camping / emergency usage but nothing else. The spouts are nice but the material is thin and not strong enough for duty use and or storage.
Read the reviews: NOT for long term storage
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207
5/23/2017
Average rating:1out of5stars, based onreviews
by yepyepyep
I own one of these among various water containers, this is the only one that has lost its structural integrity. after about 6 months of holding water it has begun to leak on the bottom corner from the weight stress of the water inside. These can are ok for short term camping / emergency usage but nothing else. The spouts are nice but the material is thin and not strong enough for duty use and or storage.
windlasher
New member
Glass tanks for $10 + Tax work as well, but you need a lid to prevent evaporation/contamination which raises the price. - Home Depot Bucket with lid, $5 at Home Depot. Did I mention the Home Depot Bucket, with Lid, for $5? - Spray paint it to make it look cool, whatever, $5, Will probably NEVER fail. Just Sayin...
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McGee10
Ex FMAS board member
In south Florida the sun will rot the bucket pretty quick if it is any were near the window. Ask me how I know. BTW it never happens when it is empty or near empty.
ravedood
Active member
A question about those hardware store buckets, would they leach any chemicals over time? Should we be using food grade containers? I am asking because I tend to battle algae on a regular basis and corals are not thriving. Water quality is good, GFO running, carbon running, new bulbs, good flow, ro/di filters good. I am wondering if its my home depot ro reservoir that may be leaching something into the water.
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