ATO Tank

the_hadleys

the_hadleys

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I have been looking for a ATO tank for the limited space I have. Here is my situation. I have a 120G DT with a 40G breeder tank bellow for the Sump/fuge. The tank takes up almost the entire bottom part of the stand. I have a narrow gap on one side of the stand to put it. Here are my dimensions. 5" wide x 24"tall x 24" deep. I dont have to go that tall or deep but I need it to hold the most water it can. Would my best bet be to make my own plexiglass tank?
Please help
 
spanko

spanko

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You realize that if you filled that entire space available, that is only about 12.5 gallons right?
(5 * 24 * 24) /231=12.4675
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by The_Hadleys
http:///forum/post/3222691
12.5 gallons would be plenty I am only loosing around 1 gallon to 1.5G a day

I use a 10g tank for my ATO, so 12g would work fine. They have all kinds of plactic tubs, and in all sizes, look into them and see if you can find something...the idea of making your own would work too.
 
spanko

spanko

Active Member
Too odd of a size for any standard plastic containers I bet. Try the RV or Boating catalogs, Tractor supply company, US plastics, Uline, Container store web sites.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3222706
Too odd of a size for any standard plastic containers I bet. Try the RV or Boating catalogs, Tractor supply company, US plastics, Uline, Container store web sites.

+1
Boating stores have some great stuff we can tweak for our own needs.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by The_Hadleys
http:///forum/post/3222709
I have been all morning. Called up a few places and they were like... sorry :(

Calling won't help. The people won't sell you anything not made for the purpose. You have to go looking and shopping...get inventive, step out of the box. Go look at the stuff they have and improvise.
For a long time I used a NEW plastic garbage can next to the tank until I found something I liked. I put a table cloth over the top to hide it and keep my living room looking nice. I hate "eye sores" in my house, I can't stand to look at ugly in my home.
 
spanko

spanko

Active Member
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3222717

Calling won't help. The people won't sell you anything not made for the purpose. You have to go looking and shopping...get inventive, step out of the box. Go look at the stuff they have and improvise.
For a long time I used a NEW plastic garbage can next to the tank until I found something I liked. I put a table cloth over the top to hide it and keep my living room looking nice. I hate "eye sores" in my house, I can't stand to look at ugly in my home.
Ah so this explains why I have never been invited over!
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3222718
Ah so this explains why I have never been invited over!


People don't count! You should see my X, we were married 33 years, and I am no bargain either. Thank G-d the kids turned out okay.
I have few mirrors in my home. When I lived at my mother house, she had full mirrors everywhere....even right in front of the toilet...

In my house I have a little mirror in the bathroom so I can comb my hair. My Mothers room has a mirror on the door for her.
So you’re welcome to visit anytime.
 
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