Auto Top Off containers?

[containerman1]

I am going to set up a Auto Top off this weekend and I was wondering if I should just sit a 10 gallon aquarium with a heater beside the sump or go with some other type container? I saw a couple space saver type containers and I also thought of just a basic rubbermaid but I am not sure of the ups and downs on what type I decide on.
The system is 60 tank and 20 sump
Any advice is much appreciated

 

[eagle9252]

Heater is not needed for ato. The amount of water is so low that the temp is not a problem.

 

[djatl]

I just use a 5 gallon water jug that I bought from Pure Reef. I'm sure other stores have them. I drilled the small outlet to fit the airline tubing, and add water through the large opening. I wanted the closed lid, so it didn't collect dust, etc. The container is just a matter of personal preference and space limitations.

I don't think you need a heater, because you shouldn't be adding that much water at a time.

 

[jef4y]

djatl;817842 wrote: The container is just a matter of personal preference and space limitations.

I don't think you need a heater, because you shouldn't be adding that much water at a time.

Yup Yup..

I use a square 3 gallon home-brew plastic bottle with rubber cork top just because it fits right.

If I go out of town, I wheel out my 15g Gamma Vittles Vault full of RO and let it sit in front of the tank/sump with the front cover off. At the end of the day, get whatever fits & pleases you.

 

[eagle9252]

I just added a small starlite container with a float to the seahorse tank this weekend. It only holds 3.5gal but thats a week worth. All i have to do is turn the ro on and it fills and stops automatically

 

[joseayes]

This is mine, and I got the container from another member, is always good to meet new people here

 

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[j_b_]

Does anyone else find it at least somewhat ironic that "containerman1" is asking for advice on, of all things, containers?? lol...sorry, I had to

I had very limited space inside of my stand, and didn't want to put anything beside it, so I settled for a 3-gal cat litter container...rinsed very, very well, mind you.

IMHO, the only thing to consider is size, based on available space, otherwise, a container is a container for this particular application. Or, you can find something like

 

[eagle9252]

You could take a large decorate flower pot and put a container inside and then put some fake plants on top know one would know that you had an auto top off under the flower pot beside the tank

 

[cdavidson]

On my 55 gallon I use 2 glass jars with wooden tops that I painted and drilled a small hole for a tube. They dont look that great, but given that they are not hidden I had to make them look decent. On my quarantine system I simply use a 1 gallon milk jug.

 

[skriz]

J.B.;817857 wrote: Does anyone else find it at least somewhat ironic that "containerman1" is asking for advice on, of all things, containers?? lol...sorry, I had to

I was going to call him out on just that! Beat me to the punch!

 

[containerman1]

J.B.;817857 wrote: Does anyone else find it at least somewhat ironic that "containerman1" is asking for advice on, of all things, containers?? lol...sorry, I had to

I had very limited space inside of my stand, and didn't want to put anything beside it, so I settled for a 3-gal cat litter container...rinsed very, very well, mind you.

IMHO, the only thing to consider is size, based on available space, otherwise, a container is a container for this particular application. Or, you can find something like http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=19633997&findingMethod=rr">[B]this[/B]</a> to set beside your tank to store an unsightly container of some sort in.[/QUOTE]

JB:D I have all the 5 gallon pails and containers ( I have them from 1/2 oz. to 275 gallon My wife gets mad sometimes because the garage gets packed with samples) I would ever need just wanted to see if there was a better option. I also learned I didn't need a heater and I wasn't sure if the sensor would fit down inside the opening of the water jugs. I really like the ottoman idea also. Keeps everything looking neat.
Thanks for everyones in put it has really helped me with some great ideas.

 

[gnashty]

eagle9252;817841 wrote: Heater is not needed for ato. The amount of water is so low that the temp is not a problem.

+1

eagle9252;817862 wrote: You could take a large decorate flower pot and put a container inside and then put some fake plants on top know one would know that you had an auto top off under the flower pot beside the tank

Thats a great idea....

 

[darth reefer]

+1 on not needing the heater. It won't add enough water at one time to effect the temp of your dt. I use the standard 5 gallon water jugs you can get at most fish stores. Having a couple of them makes changing out when empty much easier. No siphon needed