XP Aqua Ato Question

SuperAni · 07/28/2019, 12:54 AM

Anyone who has the Xp Aqua 4 sensor ato having any issue with it perhaps over topping off? My tanks only been up a month and just recently it dawned on me that I seem to be filling my ato reservoir like every 2 days, and I believe its a 4 gallon reservoir. I would notice the water in sump rise like 1/2 inch or so in the drain and skimmer chamber when I get home from work. The reservior pumps into my return chamber and that stays constant but I'm wondering if the water just back flows into the previous chambers raising it. Thanks again guys, its been one frustrating month getting the flow and skimmer everything dialed in.

mcgyvr · 07/28/2019, 09:27 AM

Usually is impossible for drain/skimmer section water levels to rise as their height is dictated by fixed level baffles...
Unless you are using foam between sections which is getting clogged then it "may" differ some..
Lets see pics of how your sump is setup in regards to baffling...

I think you may be making up a problem that isnt happening....If your return pump area is constant it sounds like everything is likely fine...

07/28/2019, 12:54 AM	#1
SuperAni Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 27	XP Aqua Ato Question Anyone who has the Xp Aqua 4 sensor ato having any issue with it perhaps over topping off? My tanks only been up a month and just recently it dawned on me that I seem to be filling my ato reservoir like every 2 days, and I believe its a 4 gallon reservoir. I would notice the water in sump rise like 1/2 inch or so in the drain and skimmer chamber when I get home from work. The reservior pumps into my return chamber and that stays constant but I'm wondering if the water just back flows into the previous chambers raising it. Thanks again guys, its been one frustrating month getting the flow and skimmer everything dialed in.

07/28/2019, 09:27 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Usually is impossible for drain/skimmer section water levels to rise as their height is dictated by fixed level baffles... Unless you are using foam between sections which is getting clogged then it "may" differ some.. Lets see pics of how your sump is setup in regards to baffling... I think you may be making up a problem that isnt happening....If your return pump area is constant it sounds like everything is likely fine... __________________ Who me?