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[spsick]

Trying to weigh out a few things as stand space is a premium and my nano experience was from 20yrs ago. Would you prioritize a larger vessel for additional water volume (essentially double) or a larger ATO if you had to pick one over the other?

Based on the amount of evaporation I’m experiencing on this little thing I’m leaning towards a larger ATO.

Whatever allows you buffer zone to screw up less. I have a 15g ATO tank for this reason

 

[asifiqbal2]

Well obviously both choices have trade offs. I would go with a larger container for more water volume. ATO’s can be incorporated externally in creative ways.

 

[RSnodgrass]

Well still moving slow but we did add water to the tank to start the cycle.

The correct containers showed up so here’s the concept (if it will hold water pressure).
*I’m aware the bulkheads are on backwards, I’ll change them around.
*I’m thinking that holding two pipes full of water that are much taller than the tank will work to validate the seal. Not sure if there‘s a better idea.

These fit in the stand (1), I have a small pump in the AIO chamber the pumps water out into the container and right back up effectively doubling the water volume. I figure the pump up top on a sealed container will eliminate the risk of a siphon break.

When it’s time for a water change I have only to bring a filled container from the office home and swap them after bringing up to temp.

The quick connects do restrict flow but I’m not concerned with that, they don’t drip/drain when disconnected! We shall see how fast I need to disconnect/connect with the added head hight and not spray water like a connection on an air compressor, they do work great on my main skimmer.

I haven’t quite worked out where in the back chambers I should put the pump and return… same chamber, separate?
Still need to validate water pressure hold.
I may have a space issue the with the quick connects coming straight up if I want space for an ATO

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For anyone following along… these decidedly do not hold enough pressure as 3’ proved to much. Seeing the actual construction it’s obvious they won’t hold much pressure but I was hoping it’s would hold more then it does. I guess a for sure failure is better then a temporary success.