Top Off Container-Solution

My contribution to the group since I can see that 'Boomer' thinks I can't
contribute anything other than what I have posted in regards to Marc.

Topping off our aquariums is one of the most time consuming chores in this
hobby for me.

My solution to keep from having to fill a 5 gallon bucket every other day
was to build a large container that would fit behind my 125 gallon reef. The
cost was ridiculous until I found a web site that sold just what I was
looking for.

I purchased 2 plastic containers from a company out of Indiana. The one
container is next to the interior wall of my laundry room and is LxWxH
60"x8"x30". (~50 gallons) This container has a float valve and my RODI water
is stored in the container. Sure beats hearing the wife yelling about the
trash cans in her way. I also place another container of LxWxH 60"x5"x30"
~40 gallons behind my 125 gallon reef. I have a power-head in the container
filled with RODI. The powerhead is turned on and off with a life-reef float
switch. As water evaporates, new water is dosed in. I am quite pleased with
this set up as I only have to fill the container about every 16 days
compared to every other day with just a 5 gallon bucket. Estimates of
course, I really don't document it that seriously.

The containers were $48 and $32 each respectively. http://www.amerikart.com
is the web site. The containers are made for the RV motorhome industry. The
plastic is food-grade.


PW