ATO for Quarantine Tank?

krakenwrangler · Jan 21, 2020

Setting up a 20gallon long quarantine tank and i was wondering if anyone uses an ATO for theirs? Separate from Display or Common? Thoughts?

If people suggest using ATO for QT, what brands?

Quietman · Jan 21, 2020

Sure...I see water level is down, I add water.

It's not a bad idea, but for me the expense didn't seem worth it. However, it would keep parameters much more stable.

I would use something where it's easy to clean and keep mounting panels/float switches out of the tank if I have to dose medicines. Maybe something like the autoaqua systems.

Feet4Fish · Jan 21, 2020

I have my water level marked and top off by hand on my QT. It if you Want to do an ATO there’s no problem with that.

SinCityRee4r · Jan 21, 2020

I use the reef breeders one

ca1ore · Jan 21, 2020

Autotopoff.com make inexpensive units. I use them on my QT tanks.

krakenwrangler · Jan 23, 2020

I appreciate the responses from anyone, consensus seems to be nice but not needed. Do folks think the Tunze nano is overkill for this?

CindyKz · Jan 23, 2020

I recently bought one from autotopoff.com for mine because I was going on vacation.

MrsBugmaster · Jan 23, 2020

I use on on my qt tanks. I think it is very important when treating with copper. I want the copper levels to stay consistent and fluctuate with evaporation.
I use this one:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-micro-120p-auto-top-off-system-autoaqua.html

trmiv · Jan 23, 2020

I use a spectrapure one had from a previous display for my QT but I also own a cheap one from autotopoff.com that I use for various purposes. The autotopoff.com on are very inexpensive and work great.

Skynyrd Fish · Jan 23, 2020

I use this on my qt. Very happy with it.

Sumpless Auto Top Off System

Xp Aqua's Sumpless ATO - Complete ATO & Surface Skimmer for Sumpless Aquariums Sumpless ATO is the first and only ATO designed specifically for aquariums without sumps. The combination of the sleek overflow box and the innovative dual-optical sensor ATO will help to keep your aquarium topped...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

krakenwrangler · Jan 23, 2020

Skynyrd Fish said:
I use this on my qt. Very happy with it.

Sumpless Auto Top Off System

Xp Aqua's Sumpless ATO - Complete ATO & Surface Skimmer for Sumpless Aquariums Sumpless ATO is the first and only ATO designed specifically for aquariums without sumps. The combination of the sleek overflow box and the innovative dual-optical sensor ATO will help to keep your aquarium topped...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thanks, i did more research on the Tunze Nano and it has horrendous reviews on BRS and Amazon lately.

CuzzA · Jan 23, 2020

Put a lid on the qt and evaporation will be reduced significantly. A simple gravity water bottle ato would last you weeks. They are $15 on Amazon. I would not waste money on an expensive ATO for a qt.

krakenwrangler · Jan 23, 2020

CuzzA said:
Put a lid on the qt and evaporation will be reduced significantly. A simple gravity water bottle ato would last you weeks. They are $15 on Amazon. I would not waste money on an expensive ATO for a qt.

Thanks, i currently just have an egg crate lid that fits flush on the rim of the tank. Thinking that an expensive proper ATO probably not worth it for QT. I'll setup and check the evaporation rate.

piranhaman00 · Jan 23, 2020

I use glass hoods on QT which significantly reduce evap, to the point where I use the evap as a way to increase salinity very slowly. Have to watch out for med concentration increase however.

NowGlazeIT · Jan 23, 2020

I added water manually every day or two. I just made that part of the QT process

kput · Jan 23, 2020

I use this system on my frag tank and it works great. Would be good for a QT I'm sure, just make sure to sterilize the float and bracket between uses.