Anyone tried a gravity ATO?

[Lineatus]

Looking to switch to a gravity ATO since the float valves on the ATO I own currently don’t fit in my water box. Anyone got any experience/ recommendations? Currently interested in the plastic water bottle designs.

 

[rsaylor3]

I have been using the one below in my quarantine tanks for the past few years. Since I broke down my main display tank in February, I have been using them in my quarantine as my now main display tank. It’s a 10 gallon rimless and I love the things! Never failed me. Make sure you get the right type of water bottles. I have taken two different 10 day vacations this year and just use four of them for four bottles.

I normally use a 500ml bottle with the lane torn off so it’s a bit more esthetic

WuyouChy Aquarium ATO System Fish Tank Water Level Controller Automatic Top Off Water Filler with Adapter https://a.co/d/5b3U4di

 

[Enderg60]

Mine has been gravity with a float valve for well over 20 years.

I did add a solenoid to the mix about 10ish years ago since my RO tank is 275g and if the float sticks open that would be bad.

 

[rsaylor3]

I did the same on my old display, float and a 25 gallon tote if RO in the closet behind the tank wall. My new tank is a IM Fusion 40 pro AIO. I have not set it up yet, but I did buy a 3-d printed small bracket and bought a small float valve. In the currently dry back sump, it appears it will work! Really hoping as I’m not to keen on using anything but gravity fed.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The water bottle ATO works, but its only as good as the size of the bottle. the biggest is the 2 litre evian bottle. Even on my 5 gallon tank, I had to refill the bottle every 3 days. I tried it on my 15 gallon, I had to refill it every 2 days.

So, its basically good to let you get away for a weekend, but would still need a better option for a week long vacation.

 

[MrGisonni]

Try a simple cheap dosing pump. Once dialed in you will be nice and stable.