need to get an ato

mitch303 · 06/07/2011, 01:04 PM

i am looking at getting a ato unit for my sump. so sick of filling it everyday. what is the best unit i can get for a reasonable price and what kind of pump will i need? will a aqualifter pump work? i also plan on adding kalk to my bucket of rodi water for when it tops off.

murphreef · 06/07/2011, 01:40 PM

i like my jbj set up.... they had a special at marinedepot for like $80 not sure if its still running... but good set up and ive used it on my previous 180g tank and now my 25g tank with no issues just run a small pump in a container of FW and then some clear hosing to the sump and thats it the float activates it to turn on and off as needed

tmc1313 · 06/07/2011, 02:25 PM

Tunze osmolator 3155, Kind of pricey, but I absolutely love it. One of the best components I've bought for my reef tank. You won't be disappointed, money well spent.

davidtsx · 06/07/2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tmc1313

Tunze osmolator 3155, Kind of pricey, but I absolutely love it. One of the best components I've bought for my reef tank. You won't be disappointed, money well spent.

+1, I would say it's one of the better investments.

kb1916 · 06/07/2011, 03:21 PM

I used on from Auotopoff.com. I got the one with the bracket and back-up float to turn the water flow off in case the primary one fails. Has worked great. I just have it connected to a maxijet 400 powerhead.

mitch303 · 06/07/2011, 03:31 PM

alright i was looking at the jbj. the tunze sounds good also. if i want to add kalk to my top off water dont i need a pump like a aqua lifter that isnt such a high flow when it tops off like a maxijet would be? also anyone use the reefkeeper lite was thinking of getting one what can i run off these things im also looking at getting a ph monitor any better ones that i should know about?

wes1333 · 06/07/2011, 06:23 PM

tunze

reefsurfing · 06/07/2011, 06:25 PM

Elos Osmocontroller

parrthed · 06/07/2011, 09:09 PM

Tunze all the way... by far one of the best investements I have made for my tank

allsps40 · 06/07/2011, 09:43 PM

I like my JBJ ATO. Inexpensive, easy and reliable as any other. JMO

Bababooy · 06/07/2011, 10:28 PM

Tunze!

dustinc · 06/07/2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by reefsurfing

Elos Osmocontroller

+1. Best investment I've made in re hobby. I've owned Tunze and JBJ as well and they don't hold a candle to the Elos digital unit.

Patrick Cox · 06/29/2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by reefsurfing

Elos Osmocontroller

Is this an all inclusive item? So included are the sensing devise as well as the pump to run an ATO system?

Thanks
pat

mordibv · 06/29/2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mitch303

alright i was looking at the jbj. the tunze sounds good also. if i want to add kalk to my top off water dont i need a pump like a aqua lifter that isnt such a high flow when it tops off like a maxijet would be? also anyone use the reefkeeper lite was thinking of getting one what can i run off these things im also looking at getting a ph monitor any better ones that i should know about?

I have had the Tunze and now use a RKL . The Tunze is very accurate . A calcium dispenser can be added for kalk .
The RKL works fine for ATO . I use LFS jug , a eco pump to .5 inch black pond tubing connected to a zoo-med mag clip for the tube .
U will have to get the ATO kit and a SL1 for the top off and use channel 1 or 4 . Something about SS devices ..
If u go the RKL route I was trying to save u a headache ... when the ato doesn't work .

actionjc · 06/29/2011, 12:00 PM

I've just ordered a float switch from ebay, use some old acrylic sheet to make a bracket to hold the switch and couple of suction cups then a container from k-mart as reservoir a power head for my ato if you do not mind to make these yourself. JC.

Nvizn · 06/29/2011, 12:21 PM

Aqua Lifter with a JBJ would work fine. I prefer my DA ATO, since I have a RK Elite and Lite.

06/07/2011, 01:04 PM	#1
mitch303 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 452	need to get an ato i am looking at getting a ato unit for my sump. so sick of filling it everyday. what is the best unit i can get for a reasonable price and what kind of pump will i need? will a aqualifter pump work? i also plan on adding kalk to my bucket of rodi water for when it tops off.

06/07/2011, 01:40 PM	#2
murphreef Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: simi valley Posts: 3,208	i like my jbj set up.... they had a special at marinedepot for like $80 not sure if its still running... but good set up and ive used it on my previous 180g tank and now my 25g tank with no issues just run a small pump in a container of FW and then some clear hosing to the sump and thats it the float activates it to turn on and off as needed __________________ Justin Current Tank Info: 25G cube (finally back in the hobby in a small way)

06/07/2011, 09:43 PM	#10
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	I like my JBJ ATO. Inexpensive, easy and reliable as any other. JMO __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/29/2011, 12:00 PM	#15
actionjc Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston , TX Posts: 2	Re: Diy ato I've just ordered a float switch from ebay, use some old acrylic sheet to make a bracket to hold the switch and couple of suction cups then a container from k-mart as reservoir a power head for my ato if you do not mind to make these yourself. JC.

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06/07/2011, 02:25 PM	#3
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Tunze osmolator 3155, Kind of pricey, but I absolutely love it. One of the best components I've bought for my reef tank. You won't be disappointed, money well spent.

06/07/2011, 03:21 PM	#5
kb1916 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 63	I used on from Auotopoff.com. I got the one with the bracket and back-up float to turn the water flow off in case the primary one fails. Has worked great. I just have it connected to a maxijet 400 powerhead.

06/07/2011, 03:31 PM	#6
mitch303 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 452	alright i was looking at the jbj. the tunze sounds good also. if i want to add kalk to my top off water dont i need a pump like a aqua lifter that isnt such a high flow when it tops off like a maxijet would be? also anyone use the reefkeeper lite was thinking of getting one what can i run off these things im also looking at getting a ph monitor any better ones that i should know about?

06/07/2011, 06:23 PM	#7
wes1333 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 132	tunze

06/07/2011, 06:25 PM	#8
reefsurfing Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 499	Elos Osmocontroller

06/07/2011, 09:09 PM	#9
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	Tunze all the way... by far one of the best investements I have made for my tank

06/07/2011, 10:28 PM	#11
Bababooy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 45	Tunze!

06/29/2011, 12:21 PM	#16
Nvizn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA. Posts: 11	Aqua Lifter with a JBJ would work fine. I prefer my DA ATO, since I have a RK Elite and Lite.