ATO?

mermaid62 · Nov 21, 2016

Do I have to have a sump to use an automatic top off device?

helen ann · Nov 21, 2016

No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have.

mermaid62 · Nov 21, 2016

helen ann said:
No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have.

Do you have any suggestions

MaiReef · Nov 21, 2016

helen ann said:
No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have.

+1

helen ann · Nov 21, 2016

mermaid62 said:
Do you have any suggestions

What size tank? I have the Tunze and love it!

MaiReef · Nov 21, 2016

autotopoff.com has a Double w/ Bracket and you can add whatever pump you need depending upon the head pressure you have. They work well.

Highgrade · Nov 21, 2016

As I mentioned in the other post. I would recommend the AutoAqua Micro ATO. You just would need a top off reservoir.

Coastie Reefer · Nov 21, 2016

I don't have a sump, and I use the Smart ATO Micro. As plug and play as you can get and works like a charm!!! Couldn't be more pleased with it!

mermaid62 · Nov 21, 2016

helen ann said:
What size tank? I have the Tunze and love it!

55 gallon. Do you have a sump?

mermaid62 · Nov 21, 2016

Highgrade said:
As I mentioned in the other post. I would recommend the AutoAqua Micro ATO. You just would need a top off reservoir.

Thank you. I did watch a video on youtube. Could I put the reservoir on the floor, could it be plastic?

helen ann · Nov 21, 2016

mermaid62 said:
55 gallon. Do you have a sump?

Kinda

I have a BC 29 and it has a back chamber.
I have Tunze nano. It has never failed on me.

You would probably need the next size up.

Highgrade · Nov 21, 2016

mermaid62 said:
Thank you. I did watch a video on youtube. Could I put the reservoir on the floor, could it be plastic?

Yes indeed. You could use a tote with a lid,5gal bucket or other ATO reservoirs such as Trigger or Advance Acrylics containers.

Coastie Reefer · Nov 21, 2016

Highgrade said:
Yes indeed. You could use a tote with a lid,5gal bucket or other ATO reservoirs such as Trigger or Advance Acrylics containers.

I use a plain ole 5 gallon bucket and it works great. I have 20L and the bucket will last me a few weeks before I have to refill...

MaiReef · Nov 21, 2016

I have used anything from a fish tank with lid to now I use a dog food container with a flip/locking lid. Just make sure whatever you use it for potable water.

Anirban · Nov 21, 2016

No, you dont need to have a sump for ATO. You can use Tunze 3155 or the nano version of it depending upon how much water you loose in a day. Also you can use almost any kind of storage as top off storage container.