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03/15/2011, 02:50 PM
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What ATO?
Just trying to get some opinons on ATO systems? what are you guys running? any problem ATO's i should avoid? Thanks!
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03/15/2011, 03:16 PM
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I bought one from autotopoff.com based on recommendations from here. Works very well, and easy to set up. I made sure to get one with a backup sensor in case the first one failed for some reason.
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03/15/2011, 03:27 PM
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I have been running a JBJ ATO system controlling a MJ400 pump for about 2 years with great success. The time out function saved me a couple of times, once when a snail decided to hang out on the float and another when I was slow to clean the float and it stuck a little. I also have a separate 16H aquarium that fits under my stand to hold the RO/DI top off water.
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Current Tank Info: 120RR Main, ADHI sump, 2-Radion LED. ATB 840 V2.0 Skimmer, Eheim 1262 Return, 2-MP40esw, Neptune Apex Controller, Homemade Calcium Reactor with AquariumPlants Carbon Doser Regulat |
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03/15/2011, 03:43 PM
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The Avast Marine Unit looks really good and has doesn't use floats that can stick or be triggered by snails. It's also decently priced.
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03/15/2011, 04:59 PM
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I use a Tunze Osmolator.
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03/15/2011, 05:04 PM
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03/15/2011, 07:39 PM
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03/15/2011, 07:49 PM
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03/15/2011, 07:52 PM
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JBJ working great for me - 3yrs
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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 |
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03/15/2011, 07:59 PM
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I have only had mine running a week now but I'm not sure why I waited 9 months to set it up.. Lol. I love it.
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03/15/2011, 08:06 PM
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I'm curious - does anyone run any type of "reverse" float sensor or the similar so that if the water level in the RO/DI reservoir drops too low, it doesn't burn out the pump?
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03/15/2011, 08:09 PM
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My JBJ has 2 floats 1 in sump (return section) and 1 in ATO reservoir
 
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03/15/2011, 09:00 PM
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big fan of autotopoff.com + aqualifter ...that's what I run on my nanocube (had to mod the hood to fit the hang on bracket)
Other tank runs a Reef Angel controller. For $200... might not be a bad option either. But you'd have to make you own bracket for the float switch. But if you did that for $200 you'd have a controller with 3 temp probes, 1 ph probe, and an ATO along with 8 controllable outlets. it depends on your tank and your needs |
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03/15/2011, 09:11 PM
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I use the one from aquahub.com with a pump from autotopoff.com. I got the aquahub kit through BRS because I was ordering from them anyway. It is one of the best things I've done for my tank. The kit and separate power cord cost about $40. It has dual switches in case the one switch sticks the other will turn off the pump. Not fancy but very effective and cost efficient.
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