An ATS that I wouldn't buy.

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Not seen this ATS available before, well I am in the UK but I know I don't care for it. Looks to be using 2 black box type for lights. You can see the fan grills and it looks very bulky plus it's quite expensive almost $1400. Lots of heat in the cabinet I would think plus drawing in salty air won't do the electrics good. I am surprised BRS sell them. I could be wrong of course but not for me. Turbo Aquarics still the best I have used. Anybody running one tell me my fears are misfounded.
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Not seen this ATS available before, well I am in the UK but I know I don't care for it. Looks to be using 2 black box type for lights. You can see the fan grills and it looks very bulky plus it's quite expensive almost $1400. Lots of heat in the cabinet I would think plus drawing in salty air won't do the electrics good. I am surprised BRS sell them. I could be wrong of course but not for me. Turbo Aquarics still the best I have used. Anybody running one tell me my fears are misfounded.
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I run one on my tank. No issues what so ever. Yes they are terribly expensive and not always the right option for everyone.
 
worth the cost then?
I love how easy it is to use. And some key features. Very minimal light spillage. Only from the fans vents. The air it pushes out is warmer of course. A $15 clip on fan pushing air away would help. You can just pull the drawer out and lift the screen out. No need to unhook anything or shut anything off.
 
I love how easy it is to use. And some key features. Very minimal light spillage. Only from the fans vents. The air it pushes out is warmer of course. A $15 clip on fan pushing air away would help. You can just pull the drawer out and lift the screen out. No need to unhook anything or shut anything off
good to know i take my first comment back and have added it to the dream tank shopping list lol
 
good to know i take my first comment back and have added it to the dream tank shopping list lol
By far the best turf scrubber out there in my opinion if you are willing to spend the money. I have no complaints
 
By far the best turf scrubber out there in my opinion if you are willing to spend the money. I have no complaints
You tried them all then or what do you base your statement on? I have had a few inc DIY, Turbo scrubber Santa Monica HOG2 and a Surf Seabreeze and currently have an Atlantis 3 on my 100gallon. Friends have had a couple more. From the ones I have had the Turbo was the best. Compact, very well.built, proven design, long lived, best components used and works extremely well.
 
You tried them all then or what do you base your statement on? I have had a few inc DIY, Turbo scrubber Santa Monica HOG2 and a Surf Seabreeze and currently have an Atlantis 3 on my 100gallon. Friends have had a couple more. From the ones I have had the Turbo was the best. Compact, very well.built, proven design, long lived, best components used and works extremely well.
Minimal light spillage and ease of use is what made me choose it over others
 
How long have you had it on your tank and do you have it in the sump cabinet?
Going on about a month now and I’m having great growth on the mesh. I was forced to plumb it outside the tank and I’m 100% ok with that. Its got a sleek design and minimal light spillage. I didn’t have enough height due to my tank stand not being the tallest
 
Holy S#*! $1400?? Man, that better clear out ich and everything else in the tank for that much...
 
I can say you get what you pay for. Im beyond happy with it and I wouldn’t choose any other one on the market for my tank
 
It seems like something a person could DIY or 3D print would be my only ehhh at the price. You can buy screen/sicce pumps and similar lights. Ofc not everyone can be DIY savvy but just not sure where the $1400 tag is coming from. Automatic water testers and stuff seem more complicated and this seems fairly simple?
 
It seems like something a person could DIY or 3D print would be my only ehhh at the price. You can buy screen/sicce pumps and similar lights. Ofc not everyone can be DIY savvy but just not sure where the $1400 tag is coming from. Automatic water testers and stuff seem more complicated and this seems fairly simple?
It comes in box with a pretty fish...maybe
 
I can say you get what you pay for. Im beyond happy with it and I wouldn’t choose any other one on the market for my tank
So im considering the Apis 60. My concern is about how much heat it throws off. (Seahorses) I keep my tank at 72 degrees. Will this have a big effect on my water temp?
 
I had a turbos ATS that grew algae like a champ! That thing rocks and was less than a 3rd of the price. I totally get the “you get what you pay for montage.” But @Kyle_bania what does this one do that your turbo aquatics didn’t?

corey
 
I had a turbos ATS that grew algae like a champ! That thing rocks and was less than a 3rd of the price. I totally get the “you get what you pay for montage.” But @Kyle_bania what does this one do that your turbo aquatics didn’t?

corey
Never said I had a turbo aquatics. You did.
 

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