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04/06/2012, 12:55 PM
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What ATO unit should I buy?
So i'm putting a 20L sump under my 65g display and I would like to add an auto-top off. I dont really need to get anything fancy, just something that does its job. Any suggestions?
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04/06/2012, 01:13 PM
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I haven't had problems with my JBJ ATO with the Aqua lifter pump.
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90 Gallon Reef-Ready AGA, 20L Sump, (2) 250W Aqua Medic hqi pendants, Aqua Euro Chiller, (2) Vortech mp10w es, JBJ ATO |
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04/06/2012, 01:19 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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if u have a controller u can add on a float and program it that way or a standalone JBJ ATO works well.
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Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE |
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04/06/2012, 01:53 PM
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http://www.aquahub.com/store/product27.html#
There are circuit modifications, (latching circuits) that can be used, but this system works well.
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04/06/2012, 02:53 PM
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I use a JBJ also and has worked for almost 6 months flawlessly.
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04/06/2012, 03:06 PM
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What do you suggest for a 29 gal BioCube???
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04/06/2012, 03:20 PM
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I would suggest the Tunze Osmolator, awesome product. Price can set you back but it hasn't failed me yet.
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04/06/2012, 03:24 PM
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I have a JBJ, it is pretty good no issues form it. I would have gone with a tunze but I could not bare to spend that much. (I liked the optical sensor vs float). Overall JBJ one works well.
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04/06/2012, 03:52 PM
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+1 Tunze Osmolator. I have one on my 29gallon tank and it's amazing. You won't regret it.
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04/06/2012, 04:35 PM
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What kind of pump do you use for the JBJ Auto TOp off? and do you just plumb tubing into the return section of the sump and to the pump in the resovoir?
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04/06/2012, 04:37 PM
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I have my aqualifter hanging inside my stand with one tube going to the return section and the other tube going to the top off resovoir. The aqualifter plugs directly into the JBJ. |
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04/06/2012, 04:45 PM
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Thanks !
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04/06/2012, 04:46 PM
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No problem...so your Lenny I assume?
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04/06/2012, 04:57 PM
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Yup. I was just going to buy the JBJ ATO on bulkreefsupply and they are out of stock! I wonder how long it usually takes to come in. They are $20 less then anywhere i've seen.
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04/06/2012, 05:03 PM
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Got my ATO from autotopoff.com. It's a sump-mounted double float switch, which I hooked up to my Apex controller. I also use the Aqua Lifter pump.
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04/06/2012, 05:20 PM
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So they selling them for $80??? They typically go for $100 |
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04/06/2012, 06:10 PM
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79.99. I actually found one from a store in New Jersey (where I live) for 79.95 and the aqua lifter pump for 14.95.
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04/06/2012, 08:01 PM
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Get an Apex unit. I have the regular apex, but its a bit pricey.
Get the Apex Jr, and you can do everything, and view it on the new iphone app! its sick! |
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04/06/2012, 10:19 PM
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Moved On
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+5 jbj
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04/06/2012, 10:51 PM
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another +1 for the JBJ & Aqualifter!
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04/06/2012, 11:20 PM
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+6 jbj
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04/07/2012, 06:00 AM
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04/07/2012, 09:23 AM
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Can I use the JBJ for dosing kalk.
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04/07/2012, 09:25 AM
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04/07/2012, 03:45 PM
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It is called TB Aquatics. They are actually located in Flemington New Jersey and if you place an order online you can go pick it up at their storefront.
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