ATO, which one?

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

I am going to need a ATO ( auto top off) for my new 50 gallon tank. I figure I have room for a 5 gallon reservoir.
I use a JBJ brand on my 240 now. On this one I'm thinking something like a 12v instead of 120v.
What are my options?

Jerad · Aug 5, 2011

There is one in the raffles section right now.
Otherwise
AutoTopoff.com
Genesis Reef Systems Special Offer

You can look at those sites. I would love to have a genesis system but...

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

Jerad said:
There is one in the raffles section right now.
Otherwise.

where is that?

the genesis system is beyond my budget

Jerad · Aug 5, 2011

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/r2...2r-melevs-reef-ato-container-giveaway-15.html

I think Rev is going to repick.

shred5 · Aug 5, 2011

Tunze Osmolator if you have the money.. Not much compares.

Dave Polzin

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

Jerad said:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/r2...2r-melevs-reef-ato-container-giveaway-15.html

I think Rev is going to repick.

I have a container, I need the rest............ lol

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

shred5 said:
Tunze Osmolator if you have the money.. Not much compares.

Dave Polzin

Don't really have the $ for this either

reefknight · Aug 5, 2011

Try looking for the Reef Fanatic ATO, I've got a couple of them and really like them. You'll need an Aqua lifter or other small pump as a feed pump.

bob · Aug 5, 2011

i use a double float switch from autotopoff.com - can't say enough good things about it. I've had 0 problems as of yet - just pick up a tom's aqualifter and you're set to go. If you do end up with a float switch make sure that it's a double float switch, you don't want an accidental flood.

reeftivo · Aug 5, 2011

tunze! had mine for years without a single issue. Still using the same feed pump it came with. The new ones have the magnetic sensor mount which is very adaptable to any configuration.

Pricy but worth it. I only have 1/8th of an inch fluctuation before the optical sensor kicks in and turbulence does not affect the sensor on mine either.

Tivo

red02 · Aug 5, 2011

tunze is the best but it is not cheep about 200 dollars

swannyson7 · Aug 5, 2011

Are you running a controller? You could wire several float switches for redundancy and it would be cheap to add on.

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

swannyson7 said:
Are you running a controller? You could wire several float switches for redundancy and it would be cheap to add on.

No not yet.

mfinn · Aug 5, 2011

reefknight said:
Try looking for the Reef Fanatic ATO, I've got a couple of them and really like them. You'll need an Aqua lifter or other small pump as a feed pump.

That looks to be about the high end of my budget, but deff. doable

firefightered · Aug 5, 2011

I just ordered one from Premium Aquatics. For the top it off premium kit plus a aqua lifter the price was about $52.00. That was the cheapest mid grade quality ATO I could find. I checked on reviews and didn't see anything bad about it. I'll let you know once I get it up and running. I got the one with 2 floats for safety.

mfinn · Aug 7, 2011

firefightered said:
I just ordered one from Premium Aquatics. For the top it off premium kit plus a aqua lifter the price was about $52.00. That was the cheapest mid grade quality ATO I could find. I checked on reviews and didn't see anything bad about it. I'll let you know once I get it up and running. I got the one with 2 floats for safety.

cool,,,, looking forward to your review.

firefightered · Aug 8, 2011

Just got a call from premium aquatics. ATO is on back order, should ship next week. BUMMER...................

firefightered · Aug 17, 2011

mfinn said:
cool,,,, looking forward to your review.

Got the ATO.. If you have just a little diy in your blood you will have no problem getting this thing up and running in an hour or less. It seems to be working pretty well so far but its only been going a couple of days. The shipping and everything else was top notch and pretty quick too. If I have any problems or if you have any questions on setting it up, feel free to contact me and I'll do what I can.