ATO Sugestion

knockout · 09/23/2009, 10:04 PM

I currently have an Tsnami ATO that is not doing the job as I wish it was... my tank is 215g, sump is a 75g tank, the problem I have is that it takes too long for it to kick in, the sump needs to drop about 1 full inch before the ATO starts to replenish water, my make up water is run thru a kalk reactor, I dont want to wait for a full inch to drop before I dump the make up water in... usually about 3 gallons from the time it begins until the water is leveled off again...

suggestions on ATO that does not have to drop so much before it begins replenishing sump, no DIY please!

CoralsForMe · 09/23/2009, 11:12 PM

what about the jbj ato, i just got one and hopefully will get it up and running this weekend. i dont have any experince with it yet but maybe someone who uses one can chime in and enlighten us?

sjm817 · 09/24/2009, 06:43 AM

Reef Fanatic dual level controller. One of the nice things about it is how sensitive it is. You cant even see a level change. I doubt it is even 1/8"

homesick fisho · 09/24/2009, 06:49 AM

JBJ all the way. Level remains constant and the two sensors can be set up in various ways to just about cover all bases.

solitude127 · 09/24/2009, 11:34 AM

+1 for the reeffanatic for me. it's been flawless for about 9 months now. Like scott said, you can't even tell the difference in the water height in the sump. Plus you can set it up with a back up float switch. If the first float fails for some reason and it get's to the backup float, it'll shut the pump off.

knockout · 09/24/2009, 01:17 PM

that is a tie so far... need more input, looked at both, both seem reliable, which in your experience is the most sensitive to level change and do they have some wiggle room for the mini waves in the sump?

mdavis735 · 09/24/2009, 02:48 PM

i love my tunze osmolator.they are more expensive,but come with a pump.i can take a cup of water out of my 92 gallon tank and it comes on and puts it back.

Crustman · 09/24/2009, 04:39 PM

I have a JBJ connected to my kalk stirrer. Sump level stays on marked line.

DSB07 · 09/24/2009, 05:16 PM

Reef Fanatic here 4yrs running strong NO COMPLAINTS!!!!

lpsluver · 09/24/2009, 05:56 PM

Go to Auto Top Off's website and order one of their 2 switch systems. The system is simple and works flawlessly. The level switch has a slosh guard and is sensitive. My sump level does not even fluctuate 1/8th inch. Best $50 I've spent on my tank.

Toadally · 09/26/2009, 11:30 PM

+1 on autotopoff.com!

tatuvaaj · 09/26/2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdavis735

i love my tunze osmolator.they are more expensive,but come with a pump.i can take a cup of water out of my 92 gallon tank and it comes on and puts it back.

Me too, I've run mine 12 years 24/7 with full strength limewater.

corman1313 · 09/27/2009, 01:04 AM

autotopoff.com is the way to go. I also have the two switch ato and works great, I top off with kalk from an aqua lifter and I couldn't be happier

tkeracer619 · 09/27/2009, 08:39 AM

autotopoff.com is what I use. Dual switch setup with low voltage option. He uses high quality components. I have taken it apart, great workmanship. No reason to spend more on something that is mass produced in china.

Have yet to have a failure on any of the 6 tanks I am running them on. I use the one on my display with a kalk reactor.

I also use the single float from him in a tank with a HOB overflow. If the level gets too high, it cuts off the return pump. Insurance vs a flood. Also use the single floats for skimmer collection buckets.. cuts off the skimmer when the container fills to the top.

09/23/2009, 10:04 PM	#1
knockout Really Cool Stuff! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 459	ATO Sugestion I currently have an Tsnami ATO that is not doing the job as I wish it was... my tank is 215g, sump is a 75g tank, the problem I have is that it takes too long for it to kick in, the sump needs to drop about 1 full inch before the ATO starts to replenish water, my make up water is run thru a kalk reactor, I dont want to wait for a full inch to drop before I dump the make up water in... usually about 3 gallons from the time it begins until the water is leveled off again... suggestions on ATO that does not have to drop so much before it begins replenishing sump, no DIY please! __________________ Kelvin. Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 250

09/24/2009, 06:43 AM	#3
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Reef Fanatic dual level controller. One of the nice things about it is how sensitive it is. You cant even see a level change. I doubt it is even 1/8" __________________ - Scott

09/24/2009, 11:34 AM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	+1 for the reeffanatic for me. it's been flawless for about 9 months now. Like scott said, you can't even tell the difference in the water height in the sump. Plus you can set it up with a back up float switch. If the first float fails for some reason and it get's to the backup float, it'll shut the pump off. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

09/24/2009, 01:17 PM	#6
knockout Really Cool Stuff! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 459	that is a tie so far... need more input, looked at both, both seem reliable, which in your experience is the most sensitive to level change and do they have some wiggle room for the mini waves in the sump? __________________ Kelvin. Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 250

09/24/2009, 04:39 PM	#8
Crustman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 941	I have a JBJ connected to my kalk stirrer. Sump level stays on marked line. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef with 8 T-5's, ATI Blue Plus, Blue Special, KZ Fiji Purple, Vertex IN 100, phosphate and carbon reactor Coralife Turbo Sea Pump

09/23/2009, 11:12 PM	#2
CoralsForMe Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1	what about the jbj ato, i just got one and hopefully will get it up and running this weekend. i dont have any experince with it yet but maybe someone who uses one can chime in and enlighten us?

09/24/2009, 06:49 AM	#4
homesick fisho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 67	JBJ all the way. Level remains constant and the two sensors can be set up in various ways to just about cover all bases.

09/24/2009, 02:48 PM	#7
mdavis735 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: liberty hill,tx Posts: 116	i love my tunze osmolator.they are more expensive,but come with a pump.i can take a cup of water out of my 92 gallon tank and it comes on and puts it back.

09/24/2009, 05:16 PM	#9
DSB07 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 28	Reef Fanatic here 4yrs running strong NO COMPLAINTS!!!!

09/24/2009, 05:56 PM	#10
lpsluver Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OH Posts: 1,130	Go to Auto Top Off's website and order one of their 2 switch systems. The system is simple and works flawlessly. The level switch has a slosh guard and is sensitive. My sump level does not even fluctuate 1/8th inch. Best $50 I've spent on my tank. __________________ - Bob Current Tank Info: What tank?

09/26/2009, 11:30 PM	#11
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	+1 on autotopoff.com! __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

09/27/2009, 01:04 AM	#13
corman1313 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 194	autotopoff.com is the way to go. I also have the two switch ato and works great, I top off with kalk from an aqua lifter and I couldn't be happier

09/27/2009, 08:39 AM	#14
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	autotopoff.com is what I use. Dual switch setup with low voltage option. He uses high quality components. I have taken it apart, great workmanship. No reason to spend more on something that is mass produced in china. Have yet to have a failure on any of the 6 tanks I am running them on. I use the one on my display with a kalk reactor. I also use the single float from him in a tank with a HOB overflow. If the level gets too high, it cuts off the return pump. Insurance vs a flood. Also use the single floats for skimmer collection buckets.. cuts off the skimmer when the container fills to the top. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.