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08/09/2008, 01:06 PM
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Help Finding a top-off system
Hello again,
I know I've asked about this in one of my threads but I'm still having trouble finding a top-off system for my 75 gallon. I'm not going to have it hooked up to my RO/DI unit, instead, I will have a water storage container next to the tank. Please suggest me a system and what I need to make it work (pump, valves etc...) Thanks for the help 
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08/09/2008, 05:12 PM
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08/09/2008, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...8#post13120668
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I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
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08/09/2008, 08:23 PM
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After searching around for DIY float switches, thinking of mounting brackets, etc, I decided that a JBJ ATO would work best and save me some DIY time. I have a topoff RO water container that I have to fill every 4-5 days. I use a small powerhead/pump in the RO tank and the JBJ sensor placed in the return section of my sump.
Note be sure to unplug the ATO when messing with the sump water level... last night I was adjusting my return pump and couldnt figure out how the level was rising so fast.... duh the ATO was compensating with RO... lucky that my 4 gal container ran out.... had it been plumbed directly to the RO I could have had a wet floor (and a Hypo tank.....  )hope this helps
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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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08/09/2008, 10:06 PM
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I go through how to make a gravity fed auto top off in this thread.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...0#post13121670
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08/09/2008, 10:39 PM
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I think the JBJ ATO would be perfect for you. Rather cheap, and so far reliable. Haven't had any problems.
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♥ Laura ♥ Current Tank Info: 60 gal w/ 30 gal sump. Coralife SS 65, 2 150w MH. 2 clarkii clowns, coral beauty, purple firesfish, sand sifting star, cleaner shrimp. mostly LPS and softies with a few SPS frags that im not all that interested with.... |
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08/09/2008, 11:12 PM
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Have you looked at any osmolators(sp?)?
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-Zack Give a man a fish and he will have to spend about two grand on a setup. Current Tank Info: JBJ RL 30 |
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