I used to have just an algae turf scrubber in my closed system sump (no baffles). It was not clean and was thankfully nudged into re-doing my sump into something better. I have recently added a new skimmer, bubble trap and refugium (6"DSB+LR). So I wanted to add that extra bit of filtration and still incorporate my ATS. So I attempted searching the web for ideas on how to add my ATS into my set up. I only had the 350GPH pump from my previous ATS set up, so I used the same trusty kitty condo next to my sump I currently use for my gravity fed ATO. Luckily we have a furnace room behind my tank so after a debate, breakfast, lunch, and dinner I was able to cut holes into the wall :bounce:
Anyways, I used this rubbermaid container from lowes, some left over 1" spa flex tubing, and a 1" slip bulk head I picked up from my LFS. At first I attempted to try this elbow fitting for a drain and 3/4" braided tubing, but it was not draining as best as I wanted to I went back to the drawing board and came up with this.
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from the top. I cut out where the ATS piping and screen. I thought I would have to zip tie it in place, but ended up not having to.
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After a day of it running there was quite a bit of condensation building up inside the tote, so I cut out a few breathing holes for this reason.
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Here is a view of my revamped sump. Last time I attempted making baffles they broke free. This time, I took the extra time and siliconed each baffle twice.
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And here is where my sump is in relation to the main display.
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So here is another DIY thread for anyone frivolously searching for a ATS in a rubbermaid tote. I'll post the progress of algae growth over the next few weeks.:mrgreen:
Anyways, I used this rubbermaid container from lowes, some left over 1" spa flex tubing, and a 1" slip bulk head I picked up from my LFS. At first I attempted to try this elbow fitting for a drain and 3/4" braided tubing, but it was not draining as best as I wanted to I went back to the drawing board and came up with this.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7112%2F6985566868_b142a1b1a0_z.jpg&hash=9f84dfbcdf11d1c9a145cf055d0c0cfe)
from the top. I cut out where the ATS piping and screen. I thought I would have to zip tie it in place, but ended up not having to.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8002%2F6985566904_0217d7ea76_z.jpg&hash=4ecd57ba1e0186c7c1c8a504dec6777c)
After a day of it running there was quite a bit of condensation building up inside the tote, so I cut out a few breathing holes for this reason.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7210%2F6985566910_5c8fa8cecc_z.jpg&hash=772eec51b5a4730709773bb66c77c3b6)
Here is a view of my revamped sump. Last time I attempted making baffles they broke free. This time, I took the extra time and siliconed each baffle twice.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8164%2F6985566916_fe3b19ae70_z.jpg&hash=8cb920740e8ee3c73cb617b26bc8c070)
And here is where my sump is in relation to the main display.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7254%2F6985566918_06f4c4ce11_z.jpg&hash=262dd5d749a34ace668208fd823a91b8)
So here is another DIY thread for anyone frivolously searching for a ATS in a rubbermaid tote. I'll post the progress of algae growth over the next few weeks.:mrgreen: