Plans to Make a Homemade ATO system?

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  1. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    So the Montana winter is a dry cruel place for aquariums and I finally realized maybe I need an ATO system. I would like to build one and figured with all the knowledge here someone might have blueprints to build one. I have a home depot here so getting parts will not be a problem. Thank you!
     
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  2. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    probably be cheaper just to order one online and have it shipped to ya honestly...lol
     
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  3. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Thanks. :) I was just curious because I like building things.
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    NorCal Guy and NASA Geek both have gravity fed ATOs. They both use a 5g bucket, a solenoid valve, and a Kent float switch. I haven't built mine yet, but have been meaning to do so.
     
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  5. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    ooo thanks!
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Yup. No problem.
     
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  7. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    I would like plans/parts as well, don't have the room for a gravity feed though, gonna need a pump for mine! And more than 5 gallons! a 250 tank needs almost 5 gallons a day here in AZ!
     
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  8. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Due to hubby going out to eat without me today and not hiding the evidence... I'm going to home depot to check things out. :p
     
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    You go girl!
     
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  10. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I agree here. I'm all for DIY, by the time you total up the DIY cost, you may as well order one online.
     
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