Circulation in ATO reservoir

rad1687 · 03/19/2011, 03:53 PM

Do I need a powerhead moving the water in my ATO reservoir or am I ok letting it sit?

Reefers Digest · 03/19/2011, 04:59 PM

I'd say it depends on how long it's sitting and its exposure to air. If the container is tightly sealed, it will last a lot longer.

I haven't ever had a problem with my reservoir, however, it's only 15 gallons, nearly air-tight, and is topped-up fairly frequently.

rad1687 · 03/19/2011, 06:44 PM

Mine is a 5 gallon bucket, adding 1 gallon a week, but no where near water tight

cloak · 03/19/2011, 07:04 PM

I just put a towel over the top of my 5 gallon bucket/reservoir to keep the dust and dog hair out. It only sits for about 10-12 days before I have to fill it up again but I haven't had any problems.

03/19/2011, 03:53 PM	#1
rad1687 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 622	Circulation in ATO reservoir Do I need a powerhead moving the water in my ATO reservoir or am I ok letting it sit?

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03/19/2011, 04:59 PM	#2
Reefers Digest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Port Credit, Ontario Posts: 111	I'd say it depends on how long it's sitting and its exposure to air. If the container is tightly sealed, it will last a lot longer. I haven't ever had a problem with my reservoir, however, it's only 15 gallons, nearly air-tight, and is topped-up fairly frequently.

03/19/2011, 06:44 PM	#3
rad1687 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 622	Mine is a 5 gallon bucket, adding 1 gallon a week, but no where near water tight

03/19/2011, 07:04 PM	#4
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I just put a towel over the top of my 5 gallon bucket/reservoir to keep the dust and dog hair out. It only sits for about 10-12 days before I have to fill it up again but I haven't had any problems.