Auto Top Off Container

[dusty16]

Trying to find a better solution to my current 5 gallon bucket that I fill with RODI water. Seems like every other day I need to top off my top off. Need something bigger. Any ideas?

[gmann]

10-20 gallon tank?

[Dearth]

How big is your display tank? I run a 95 gallon with a 20 gallon garbage can lasts me on average 7 days before refilling

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Dearth

How big is your display tank?

Critical question.

I built my own custom glass ATO, 11 Gallons. Lasts 7 days on my 65 gal tank.

[GoFish]

^^^Nicely done as usual Warren!
I use a Vittles Vault Outback 50 from Petsmart (13 gallons). Lasts 16 days on a 50 gallon tank just had to cut a hole in the lid for the cord and hose

[iamfrontosa]

Canadian Tires . OMI BOX 60L. Lasts me 6 days on 150 gallons

[dusty16]

Originally Posted by Dearth

How big is your display tank? I run a 95 gallon with a 20 gallon garbage can lasts me on average 7 days before refilling

i have a 290 gallon and the 5 gallon pucket lasts about a day and a half.

I wish I could use the big drums but unfortunately the family wouldnt like one of those sitting in the living room

I was hoping to find something that would look good that I could just place beside that tank. For now Ill just use my 15 gallon tank

[Dearth]

If your decent at carpentry you can hide a fairly good sized container in plain sight if you have the room by disguising it as a cabinet or counter right beside the tank

I suck at carpentry so I have a big old brute can right beside the tank with the lid inverted as a makeshift shelf it ain't pretty but gets the job done

[BMW Rider]

I was looking for a container to fit in a very limited cabinet space while maximizing the capacity. I ended up buying an RV water tank. They come in many sizes and shapes, so you can find one that's right for your needs. Mine holds 12 gallons and last a little over a week. The one I got had no openings in it, I added those with bulkhead connectors. i cut an opening in the top for access and made a simple cover to fit over that. I could have ordered it with bungs welded on if I had wanted, but it was easier ans cheaper to just use standard pvc bulkheads. I think the tank cost me about $100, so not the cheapest option, but not outrageous either.

[Tom R]

Originally Posted by dusty16

i have a 290 gallon and the 5 gallon pucket lasts about a day and a half.

I wish I could use the big drums but unfortunately the family wouldnt like one of those sitting in the living room

I was hoping to find something that would look good that I could just place beside that tank. For now Ill just use my 15 gallon tank

You are welcome to come by and see my setup. I have a 55G drum set up with 1/4 inch feed to my sump. It has been working for 12 years with no problems.

The 55G drum can be anywhere as long as it is higher than the sump or you will need a Water Top Off System.

Tom R