ATO Reservoir question

[mje113]

I haven't had much trouble keeping on top of steady salinity on my Evo 13.5, but I keep the lid on almost all the time. I many be going open top with upgraded lights at some point, and will be taking some trips this summer so was pondering an ATO. I'm particularly interested in the AutoAqua AWC to do ATO and water changes.

 

The thing is, where the tank is I don't really have much space for reservoirs, but something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Storage-Containers-Airtight-Organization-BPA-Free/dp/B081J8CY7B/

Would fit nicely. So the question is, at just a bit over a gallon per, would it even be worth it? 1 gallon water change on a 13.5 tank spread out over a week (I have no problem changing water on a weekly basis).

[Tiki_Reef]

6 minutes ago, mje113 said:

I haven't had much trouble keeping on top of steady salinity on my Evo 13.5, but I keep the lid on almost all the time. I many be going open top with upgraded lights at some point, and will be taking some trips this summer so was pondering an ATO. I'm particularly interested in the AutoAqua AWC to do ATO and water changes.

 

The thing is, where the tank is I don't really have much space for reservoirs, but something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Storage-Containers-Airtight-Organization-BPA-Free/dp/B081J8CY7B/

Would fit nicely. So the question is, at just a bit over a gallon per, would it even be worth it? 1 gallon water change on a 13.5 tank spread out over a week (I have no problem changing water on a weekly basis).

A water change that small over a week would not be worth the hassle imo, but that container would be a great ATO reservoir for your tank. 

[All American Reefs]

I've heard of these being used a cheap ATO reservoir. They are also super skinny and very compact if you're short on space.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Exchange-Hedpak-Container-Natural/dp/B01MUBNYJF/ref=sr_1_53?crid=EAOZ7EBC31H1&keywords=ato%2Breservoir&qid=1656010303&sprefix=ato%2Brese%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-53&th=1