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DIY ATO reservoir

thesassyindian

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After a tank crash scare last week, I finally started taking the first of two remaining steps towards automation.
Set up the FMM/ATK v2 with a DIY reservoir.

Found these 5.8qt OXO Pop container at Target for $20 and decided to use that as a reservoir to save some $$$. (Why are ATO reservoirs so expensive?)

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Drilled two holes through the lid for the pump power and water tube.

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Next, for the siphon break, I printed a small magnetic bracket to keep it in place above the water line.
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FMM Program:
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Wish I had as much space as y'all!
As mentioned in my tank journal, my tank is siting on our kitchen/bar counter, so I don't have space for a 5gal bucket other floor kept reservoirs.
So I had to improvise.
 
After a tank crash scare last week, I finally started taking the first of two remaining steps towards automation.
Set up the FMM/ATK v2 with a DIY reservoir.

Found these 5.8qt OXO Pop container at Target for $20 and decided to use that as a reservoir to save some $$$. (Why are ATO reservoirs so expensive?)

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Drilled two holes through the lid for the pump power and water tube.

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Next, for the siphon break, I printed a small magnetic bracket to keep it in place above the water line.
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FMM Program:
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Exactly what I used for all my nanos...
 
Do you use the lid? Interested to see how long it takes before you have to refill the ato. Maybe i went overboard with 5g.
I have a mesh lid made from a window screen kit. I may have to refill the reservoir every week or so, but I am fine with that. I don't have space for a large reservoir, so its either refill it weekly, or top-off the tank daily.

My evap is definitely not 1/2 gallon a day. Its more like 1/8gal a day.
 
I have a mesh lid made from a window screen kit. I may have to refill the reservoir every week or so, but I am fine with that. I don't have space for a large reservoir, so its either refill it weekly, or top-off the tank daily.

My evap is definitely not 1/2 gallon a day. Its more like 1/8gal a day.
Most screens limit airflow by 50%. I may have to invest
 
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