ATO Resevoirs & Evaporation?

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  1. tingleyl

    tingleyl Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Planning my ATO resevoir. I don't think it will fit in my stand and the tank is in a living room, so I can't exactly just sit it next to the tank.
    What's everyone else using?

    Also, any idea what kind of volume I'll need to keep a 200 gal + 50 gal sump topped off?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. ReefSparky

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  4. tingleyl

    tingleyl Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Interesting write up, thanks for the info. Right now I wasn't planning on having my RO/DI unit in the same area. I'll have to research that a little more and see if that's something I want to reconsider.

    Thanks!
     
  5. ReefSparky

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    You're welcome, tingleyl. My RO/DI unit is in my laundry area. I ran the tubing through a closet, a bedroom, and into the living room. It took considerable work; but I think it was worth it.
     
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    My RO/DI and 23 gallon ATO storage are in my garage while my 100G display is in my dining room. I use a peristaltic pump to pull the water from the garage to the tank and ran the line through two walls and behind some baseboard moulding so its hidden.