Which ATO?

tmccaffery · 01/30/2018, 04:38 PM

I have a Neptune Apex and looking for a ATO.

Tunze or Neptune ATK? I see some bad reviews on Neptune ATK.

Other suggestions?

I have a redsea Max 170 if that helps no optional sump yet

RedGabino · 01/30/2018, 04:45 PM

I am having a lot of problems with the ATK, I regret bought it

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homer1475 · 01/30/2018, 04:58 PM

Just debating the same thing.

After reading quite a lot of bad reviews for the ATK, I bought the Tunze osmolator 3155.

lapin · 01/30/2018, 04:59 PM

Tunze 3155 works great. Im going to try the apex this time around. If it is a problem I will go back to a 3155.

RobZilla04 · 01/30/2018, 05:52 PM

Tune 3155 here as well.

LQT · 01/30/2018, 08:16 PM

Apex user here. That said, I use a Tunze 3155 for my ATO.

mrsixstrings12 · 01/30/2018, 08:25 PM

I ended up going with the Apex breakout box and setting up some various float switches. I have a program for ATO and have plans on wiring up a secondary backup float for the ATO. I also have a high total water in sump float which sends an alert to me.

Having the breakout box also allows for other things like auto lights when accessing under your stand.

Hitch08 · 01/30/2018, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LQT

Apex user here. That said, I use a Tunze 3155 for my ATO.

Same here. It just works (well, if you remember to refill the RO container).

Darryl Hey · 01/30/2018, 09:34 PM

Tunze

cincyjim · 01/31/2018, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LQT

Apex user here. That said, I use a Tunze 3155 for my ATO.

Same same here as well... Tunze all the way!!!

ryeguyy84 · 01/31/2018, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsixstrings12

I ended up going with the Apex breakout box and setting up some various float switches. I have a program for ATO and have plans on wiring up a secondary backup float for the ATO. I also have a high total water in sump float which sends an alert to me.

Having the breakout box also allows for other things like auto lights when accessing under your stand.

use the BOB. The Avast Marine one is far superior to the apex version. it has 2 wires for each switch instead of jamming a couple of wires in one slot.

I have the same setup as mrsixstrings12, When I open the doors to my sump the lights come on. it's so simple but the best thing ever. I don't know about the other ATO's but the APEX with BOB can e-mail or text you if there's something wrong. like if the ATO is running for too long (as well as turn the ATO pump off)

Indymann99 · 01/31/2018, 03:46 PM

Apex with breakout box and floats. working great fore years.

flawedexistence · 02/05/2018, 10:54 AM

I really like my Tunze 3155.

Sk8r · 02/05/2018, 11:29 AM

On the inexpensive end, Hydor Smart Level has been reliable. A little quirky once its low-water alarm is triggered (reservoir run dry) but not too quirky. Just reset. And it's 'looser' than I like, meaning it waits longer than I would like to bring the level back up, but at the price, and in a system that is forgiving, it's been a good ATO.

Civicman86 · 02/05/2018, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

On the inexpensive end, Hydor Smart Level has been reliable. A little quirky once its low-water alarm is triggered (reservoir run dry) but not too quirky. Just reset. And it's 'looser' than I like, meaning it waits longer than I would like to bring the level back up, but at the price, and in a system that is forgiving, it's been a good ATO.

I use the hydro and find it to be simple and easy and as sk8r said inexpensive.

Reef noob_ · 02/05/2018, 12:50 PM

Just got a tunze 3155 used a few days ago, working great to far.

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mitch91175 · 02/08/2018, 08:43 AM

Like most, I use the Tunze 3155. Works great with little to no issues.

AlSimmons · 02/08/2018, 04:07 PM

FWIW I've got an Ultralife Float Switch that's been in service for more than 15 years now without any problems. Best $100 I've ever spent.

saltire · 02/08/2018, 07:36 PM

Tunze here too

01/30/2018, 04:38 PM	#1
tmccaffery Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 170	Which ATO? I have a Neptune Apex and looking for a ATO. Tunze or Neptune ATK? I see some bad reviews on Neptune ATK. Other suggestions? I have a redsea Max 170 if that helps no optional sump yet

01/30/2018, 04:58 PM	#3
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Just debating the same thing. After reading quite a lot of bad reviews for the ATK, I bought the Tunze osmolator 3155. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

01/30/2018, 05:52 PM	#5
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	Tune 3155 here as well. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

01/30/2018, 08:16 PM	#6
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Apex user here. That said, I use a Tunze 3155 for my ATO. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

01/31/2018, 03:46 PM	#12
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Apex with breakout box and floats. working great fore years. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

01/30/2018, 04:45 PM	#2
RedGabino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Nogales Posts: 85	I am having a lot of problems with the ATK, I regret bought it Enviado desde mi G8142 mediante Tapatalk

01/30/2018, 04:59 PM	#4
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	Tunze 3155 works great. Im going to try the apex this time around. If it is a problem I will go back to a 3155.

01/30/2018, 08:25 PM	#7
mrsixstrings12 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 132	I ended up going with the Apex breakout box and setting up some various float switches. I have a program for ATO and have plans on wiring up a secondary backup float for the ATO. I also have a high total water in sump float which sends an alert to me. Having the breakout box also allows for other things like auto lights when accessing under your stand.

01/30/2018, 09:34 PM	#9
Darryl Hey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: walden ny Posts: 73	Tunze

02/05/2018, 10:54 AM	#13
flawedexistence Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 46	Ato I really like my Tunze 3155.

02/05/2018, 11:29 AM	#14
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	On the inexpensive end, Hydor Smart Level has been reliable. A little quirky once its low-water alarm is triggered (reservoir run dry) but not too quirky. Just reset. And it's 'looser' than I like, meaning it waits longer than I would like to bring the level back up, but at the price, and in a system that is forgiving, it's been a good ATO. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/05/2018, 12:50 PM	#16
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	Just got a tunze 3155 used a few days ago, working great to far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

02/08/2018, 08:43 AM	#17
mitch91175 Premium Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 303	Like most, I use the Tunze 3155. Works great with little to no issues.

02/08/2018, 04:07 PM	#18
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	FWIW I've got an Ultralife Float Switch that's been in service for more than 15 years now without any problems. Best $100 I've ever spent.

02/08/2018, 07:36 PM	#19
saltire Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	Tunze here too