Toms aqua lifter for ATO pump?

dsn112 · 02/03/2008, 10:13 PM

I need a pump for my ato from autotopoff.com. The resivoir is next to the tank, so the water has to travel like 20". I like the aqua lifter because all you need to run into the resivoir is a airline tube, allowing me to keep a tight lid, with just a small hole for the tube.

Will this pump be enough to keep my water level steady?

Jefe12234 · 02/03/2008, 10:20 PM

That's what I use on both my tanks. They're great for topoffs because they don't pump too quickly and they can be run dry without damage.

dsn112 · 02/03/2008, 10:30 PM

what kind of ato/sensor do you use?

Jefe12234 · 02/03/2008, 10:36 PM

I use this, http://www.aquahub.com/store/product26.html. It requires a little effort to assemble, but it's cheap and it has two float switches for redundancy.

LockeOak · 02/03/2008, 10:59 PM

Yeah, I also use the aquahub.com ATO's with an aqualifter. Cheap, easy and reliable.

rbursek · 02/04/2008, 10:31 AM

who sells the aqualifter???
Bob

dsn112 · 02/04/2008, 10:35 AM

most online places, marinedepot.com

rbursek · 02/04/2008, 10:48 AM

Thanks. looked at that yesterday, since I do not use an ATO, is there a way to control flow, like a gallon a day but continiously?
Bob

dsn112 · 02/04/2008, 11:18 AM

What you can do since this pump is very slow, hook it up to a timer and have it run for a certain period of time. I knew someone who had a timer run hers for 3 minutes every hour and that was perfect for the amount she lost. You will just have to figure out what you need. Autotopoff.com sells an ato for like $40 and it is very reliable. Will make your life easier!

rbursek · 02/04/2008, 02:04 PM

Thanks, the timer is the way I want to go since I am going to use to dose Kalk and I want to do it slowly over time, during a 24hr period, not on and off like a ATO would do. I hope that made sense!?
Bob

02/03/2008, 10:13 PM	#1
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,139	Toms aqua lifter for ATO pump? I need a pump for my ato from autotopoff.com. The resivoir is next to the tank, so the water has to travel like 20". I like the aqua lifter because all you need to run into the resivoir is a airline tube, allowing me to keep a tight lid, with just a small hole for the tube. Will this pump be enough to keep my water level steady? __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Fluval Edge w LED freshwater. Looking at doing a 20-40g long penninsula fowlr soon

02/03/2008, 10:20 PM	#2
Jefe12234 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MN Posts: 885	That's what I use on both my tanks. They're great for topoffs because they don't pump too quickly and they can be run dry without damage. __________________ Serenity now!!!

02/03/2008, 10:30 PM	#3
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,139	what kind of ato/sensor do you use? __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Fluval Edge w LED freshwater. Looking at doing a 20-40g long penninsula fowlr soon

02/03/2008, 10:36 PM	#4
Jefe12234 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MN Posts: 885	I use this, http://www.aquahub.com/store/product26.html. It requires a little effort to assemble, but it's cheap and it has two float switches for redundancy. __________________ Serenity now!!!

02/04/2008, 10:35 AM	#7
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,139	most online places, marinedepot.com __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Fluval Edge w LED freshwater. Looking at doing a 20-40g long penninsula fowlr soon

02/03/2008, 10:59 PM	#5
LockeOak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 839	Yeah, I also use the aquahub.com ATO's with an aqualifter. Cheap, easy and reliable.

02/04/2008, 10:31 AM	#6
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	who sells the aqualifter??? Bob

02/04/2008, 10:48 AM	#8
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	Thanks. looked at that yesterday, since I do not use an ATO, is there a way to control flow, like a gallon a day but continiously? Bob

02/04/2008, 11:18 AM	#9
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,139	What you can do since this pump is very slow, hook it up to a timer and have it run for a certain period of time. I knew someone who had a timer run hers for 3 minutes every hour and that was perfect for the amount she lost. You will just have to figure out what you need. Autotopoff.com sells an ato for like $40 and it is very reliable. Will make your life easier! __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Fluval Edge w LED freshwater. Looking at doing a 20-40g long penninsula fowlr soon

02/04/2008, 02:04 PM	#10
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	Thanks, the timer is the way I want to go since I am going to use to dose Kalk and I want to do it slowly over time, during a 24hr period, not on and off like a ATO would do. I hope that made sense!? Bob