Ato bucket

Jp_esp · 05/05/2015, 12:10 PM

Ive been using this bucket for the past week for my ato set up. Wondering if its safe to use? Im cycling the system, so far only have crabs in the tank. All are doing well so far, just making sure.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Argee-3-1...specifications
Thanks for the help.

scooter31707 · 05/05/2015, 01:30 PM

that will work, long as you cleaned it out. I used the orange one from Home Depot.

ryeguyy84 · 05/05/2015, 02:59 PM

I would put a lid on it to keep out dust and whatever else is floating around.

ExpensiveHobby · 05/05/2015, 03:05 PM

Its so funny you posted this. I am using the same exact bucket with a lid on it. Hole drilled in the lid to allow the pump tubing and pump power cord through.

Out of curiousity I tested the water in the bucket and it showed TDS was 77! I was stunned. I know the water coming out of my RODI is 0. I tested the water I have already made in Deer park jugs that I use to refill the bucket and that tested at 0. How can the water be 0 coming out of RODI unit, be 0 in my holding containers, but then suddenly 77 in the actual ATO Bucket that I use???

This is an actual question because I honestly dont know the answer. I ended up dumping it out and wiping it clean with paper towels and pouring new water in there. But I am going to look for a new ato storage container.

Jp_esp · 05/05/2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ExpensiveHobby

Its so funny you posted this. I am using the same exact bucket with a lid on it. Hole drilled in the lid to allow the pump tubing and pump power cord through.

Out of curiousity I tested the water in the bucket and it showed TDS was 77! I was stunned. I know the water coming out of my RODI is 0. I tested the water I have already made in Deer park jugs that I use to refill the bucket and that tested at 0. How can the water be 0 coming out of RODI unit, be 0 in my holding containers, but then suddenly 77 in the actual ATO Bucket that I use???

This is an actual question because I honestly dont know the answer. I ended up dumping it out and wiping it clean with paper towels and pouring new water in there. But I am going to look for a new ato storage container.

Really, please keep me updated just incase i do need to remove it. Was using the 5 gallon lowes bucket but it was to big for my set up, plus with the smaller bucket gives me a reason to look every couple of days to make sure its all well.

FraggledRock · 05/05/2015, 03:47 PM

Ill post my ATO bucket in a sec.

I did a neat mechanical ball float valve so i kno when to refill

FraggledRock · 05/05/2015, 07:19 PM

when my ato bucket is full this "dipstick" float ups.

when empty it drops.

i designed it that when it bottoms out i have about a day left of ATO RODI water.

so i dont run "dry" ever

its fairly easy diy if u want a quick run down on how to do it

Jp_esp · 05/05/2015, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FraggledRock

when my ato bucket is full this "dipstick" float ups.

when empty it drops.

i designed it that when it bottoms out i have about a day left of ATO RODI water.

so i dont run "dry" ever

its fairly easy diy if u want a quick run down on how to do it

Nice set up, wish I had more room underneath.

timmydatoolman · 05/05/2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jp_esp

Really, please keep me updated just incase i do need to remove it. Was using the 5 gallon lowes bucket but it was to big for my set up, plus with the smaller bucket gives me a reason to look every couple of days to make sure its all well.

X2
I will be following us also, what's the bucket I never thought that it could be leaching something, kind of scary!

FraggledRock · 05/06/2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jp_esp

Nice set up, wish I had more room underneath.

Its actually setup on tge side of my tank stand! I wish mine was underneath too lol

I put it out if sight, but it takes up dpace.

Im thinking building an acrylic box to put behind my tank stand

Soon!

jn062181 · 05/06/2015, 12:01 PM

I've been using one of those Nutri-Sea water jugs (cleaned out) for my ATO reservoir. It's too big to fit inside my stand, so it's off to the side and looks kind of ugly. I do have some extra space in my stand though, so it might get replaced with a custom-built acrylic reservoir that looks a little cleaner.

Jp_esp · 05/07/2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExpensiveHobby

Its so funny you posted this. I am using the same exact bucket with a lid on it. Hole drilled in the lid to allow the pump tubing and pump power cord through.

Out of curiousity I tested the water in the bucket and it showed TDS was 77! I was stunned. I know the water coming out of my RODI is 0. I tested the water I have already made in Deer park jugs that I use to refill the bucket and that tested at 0. How can the water be 0 coming out of RODI unit, be 0 in my holding containers, but then suddenly 77 in the actual ATO Bucket that I use???

This is an actual question because I honestly dont know the answer. I ended up dumping it out and wiping it clean with paper towels and pouring new water in there. But I am going to look for a new ato storage container.

Any luck with testing your water?

05/05/2015, 12:10 PM	#1
Jp_esp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 118	Ato bucket Ive been using this bucket for the past week for my ato set up. Wondering if its safe to use? Im cycling the system, so far only have crabs in the tank. All are doing well so far, just making sure. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Argee-3-1...specifications Thanks for the help.

05/05/2015, 03:05 PM	#4
ExpensiveHobby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Metro Posts: 834	Its so funny you posted this. I am using the same exact bucket with a lid on it. Hole drilled in the lid to allow the pump tubing and pump power cord through. Out of curiousity I tested the water in the bucket and it showed TDS was 77! I was stunned. I know the water coming out of my RODI is 0. I tested the water I have already made in Deer park jugs that I use to refill the bucket and that tested at 0. How can the water be 0 coming out of RODI unit, be 0 in my holding containers, but then suddenly 77 in the actual ATO Bucket that I use??? This is an actual question because I honestly dont know the answer. I ended up dumping it out and wiping it clean with paper towels and pouring new water in there. But I am going to look for a new ato storage container. __________________ -Custom 4'x3'x16" rimless display tank. 3 Ocean Revive T247's, BRS Dual Reactors, ASM G4XX Skimmer, Hydor Smart Wave System, JBJ A-T-O, BRS Dosers. -Custom 6'x10"x10" fowlr, cadlights skimmer, Curr

05/05/2015, 03:47 PM	#6
FraggledRock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 2,185	Ill post my ATO bucket in a sec. I did a neat mechanical ball float valve so i kno when to refill __________________ “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”― Jacques-Yves Cousteau MarineBio.org Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder w/ Bean Animal Overflow 20G Sump, Mixed Reef.

05/05/2015, 07:19 PM	#7
FraggledRock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 2,185	when my ato bucket is full this "dipstick" float ups. when empty it drops. i designed it that when it bottoms out i have about a day left of ATO RODI water. so i dont run "dry" ever its fairly easy diy if u want a quick run down on how to do it __________________ “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”― Jacques-Yves Cousteau MarineBio.org Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder w/ Bean Animal Overflow 20G Sump, Mixed Reef.

05/06/2015, 12:01 PM	#11
jn062181 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 21	I've been using one of those Nutri-Sea water jugs (cleaned out) for my ATO reservoir. It's too big to fit inside my stand, so it's off to the side and looks kind of ugly. I do have some extra space in my stand though, so it might get replaced with a custom-built acrylic reservoir that looks a little cleaner. __________________ Deep Blue 30G Shallow RR \| Custom King Sump \| Ecotech Radion XR15w Pro \| Maxspect Gyre XF-130

05/05/2015, 01:30 PM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	that will work, long as you cleaned it out. I used the orange one from Home Depot.

05/05/2015, 02:59 PM	#3
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	I would put a lid on it to keep out dust and whatever else is floating around.