How many people do NOT have a ATO unit?

sikpupy · 05/31/2009, 08:33 PM

Just wondering how many people do NOT have a auto top off, and, what size is your tank?

Take the poll and or drop a line, thanks.

sikpupy · 05/31/2009, 08:35 PM

I will start....

I have a 90 gallon and would not even think of having a tank if i did not have one.

pusanpa · 05/31/2009, 08:35 PM

ATO will make your life 100X easier than without ATO.

Imzadi · 05/31/2009, 08:36 PM

55g-20g sump.

I have a problem with ANYTHING automatic. My luck sucks, and murphy hates me. Black cats actually avoid ME. Manual or nothing.

sikpupy · 05/31/2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Imzadi
55g-20g sump.

I have a problem with ANYTHING automatic. My luck sucks, and murphy hates me. Black cats actually avoid ME. Manual or nothing.

Heh, you must be my cousin, but, still, I think you would get the prize on this one.

kes_reef · 05/31/2009, 08:43 PM

Until just recently, I've never used an automatic top off with either my 75 or 120.

It's one of the best purchases ever! should've done this long time ago. But you have to be careful with the placement of the sensor, to ensure it won't get things stuck in there such as tiny snails, etc.

BuddhaKiss · 05/31/2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Imzadi
55g-20g sump.

I have a problem with ANYTHING automatic. My luck sucks, and murphy hates me. Black cats actually avoid ME. Manual or nothing.

How do you go on vacation?

Imzadi · 05/31/2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BuddhaKiss
How do you go on vacation?

I tend not to risk them. If I do, I prefer to be close to the ground.

lol

Kdocimo90 · 05/31/2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kes_reef
Until just recently, I've never used an automatic top off with either my 75 or 120.

It's one of the best purchases ever! should've done this long time ago. But you have to be careful with the placement of the sensor, to ensure it won't get things stuck in there such as tiny snails, etc.

+1... I recently got my ATO and LOVE it. I wish I got it from the begining. Trust me, not having to carying in 2 gallon bucket of water once or twice a DAY is awesome

dwd5813 · 05/31/2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by pusanpa
ATO will make your life 100X easier than without ATO.

+1. without one it would be impossible to leave the tank for any period of time longer than a day.

Nereaga · 05/31/2009, 09:14 PM

I agree with all the above.... Impossible to keep up with manually, especially with my busy schedule...

My tank runs by itself except for feedings and water changes....

Brad

lombard0 · 05/31/2009, 09:51 PM

+1. makes life easier having one.

Kdocimo90 · 05/31/2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nereaga
I agree with all the above.... Impossible to keep up with manually, especially with my busy schedule...

My tank runs by itself except for feedings and water changes....

Brad

If only there were a cheap way to automate water changes

acrouse · 05/31/2009, 09:55 PM

Reduce stress-use an ATO!!

Gary Majchrzak · 05/31/2009, 10:00 PM

spleify · 05/31/2009, 10:10 PM

I've never had one either, but I actually did just order my first one and it should be here next week. I will give it a shot

saltjohnswharf · 05/31/2009, 10:11 PM

I automatically top off my water everyday. No I don't ever go far from my tank. Hmmmm How much are these things?

harlequin75BB · 05/31/2009, 10:39 PM

29G mixed reef and no ATO. my bad?
my 75 will surely have on though. I'm sick of juggin it.

inktomi · 05/31/2009, 11:16 PM

I don't have an ATO on my 40g, but am planning on having one on the 160g I'm putting together.

HomeSlizzice · 05/31/2009, 11:32 PM

I don't have one sadly.

arctictwist · 06/01/2009, 12:31 AM

mine flooded my room....but it was the over the back overflows fault. a full top of reservoir and a stopped overflow equals 10 gallons of water on the floor and down into the dinning room! so now im in the basement building a 120 gallon system, it to will use a top off! gotta have it!

billdogg · 06/01/2009, 06:10 AM

60g cube, and 150 with 120 fuge/50sump - no ATO (yet)

Beaun · 06/01/2009, 06:12 AM

65 gallon, temp is 70 degrees so I only have to top off less than 5 gallons a week. So no ATO

L98-Z · 06/01/2009, 06:52 AM

Bought one, but haven't installed it.

snorvich · 06/01/2009, 06:59 AM

I have one all.

View Poll Results: I have do or do not have a ATO
Do	100	43.29%
Do NOT	131	56.71%
Voters: 231. You may not vote on this poll

05/31/2009, 08:33 PM	#1
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	How many people do NOT have a ATO unit? Just wondering how many people do NOT have a auto top off, and, what size is your tank? Take the poll and or drop a line, thanks.

05/31/2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	55g-20g sump. I have a problem with ANYTHING automatic. My luck sucks, and murphy hates me. Black cats actually avoid ME. Manual or nothing. __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

05/31/2009, 10:00 PM	#15
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	no ATO's __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

05/31/2009, 10:10 PM	#16
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I've never had one either, but I actually did just order my first one and it should be here next week. I will give it a shot __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

05/31/2009, 08:35 PM	#2
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	I will start.... I have a 90 gallon and would not even think of having a tank if i did not have one.

05/31/2009, 08:35 PM	#3
pusanpa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cupertino Posts: 1,497	ATO will make your life 100X easier than without ATO.

05/31/2009, 08:43 PM	#6
kes_reef Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay Area - California Posts: 636	Until just recently, I've never used an automatic top off with either my 75 or 120. It's one of the best purchases ever! should've done this long time ago. But you have to be careful with the placement of the sensor, to ensure it won't get things stuck in there such as tiny snails, etc.

05/31/2009, 09:14 PM	#11
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	I agree with all the above.... Impossible to keep up with manually, especially with my busy schedule... My tank runs by itself except for feedings and water changes.... Brad

05/31/2009, 09:51 PM	#12
lombard0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 319	+1. makes life easier having one.

05/31/2009, 09:55 PM	#14
acrouse Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ackworth Posts: 473	Reduce stress-use an ATO!!

05/31/2009, 10:11 PM	#17
saltjohnswharf Conscientious Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 524 Blog Entries: 1	I automatically top off my water everyday. No I don't ever go far from my tank. Hmmmm How much are these things? __________________ If you had to live the rest of your life in an aquarium what would your minimum tank size be? Think before you buy Current Tank Info: 27 gallon Dying Reef Biotope

05/31/2009, 10:39 PM	#18
harlequin75BB Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 59	29G mixed reef and no ATO. my bad? my 75 will surely have on though. I'm sick of juggin it.

05/31/2009, 11:16 PM	#19
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	I don't have an ATO on my 40g, but am planning on having one on the 160g I'm putting together. __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

05/31/2009, 11:32 PM	#20
HomeSlizzice Angelfish/Wrasse Nut! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 921	I don't have one sadly. __________________ Baby, I'm like that item on the top shelf that you just can't reach. Current Tank Info: 24 Gallon Aqaupod, and wanting an upgrade

06/01/2009, 12:31 AM	#21
arctictwist Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT Posts: 818	mine flooded my room....but it was the over the back overflows fault. a full top of reservoir and a stopped overflow equals 10 gallons of water on the floor and down into the dinning room! so now im in the basement building a 120 gallon system, it to will use a top off! gotta have it!

06/01/2009, 06:10 AM	#22
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	60g cube, and 150 with 120 fuge/50sump - no ATO (yet) __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/01/2009, 06:12 AM	#23
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	65 gallon, temp is 70 degrees so I only have to top off less than 5 gallons a week. So no ATO __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

06/01/2009, 06:52 AM	#24
L98-Z Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 1,230	Bought one, but haven't installed it.

06/01/2009, 06:59 AM	#25
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I have one all. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~