Budget ATO recommendations
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fishywishy
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Put some water in a water bottle flip it upside down and clip it to the rim of your sump. It works well and it’s as budget as it gets
fishywishy
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You could use a milk jug instead of a water bottle.
aSaltyKlown
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What is the budget? Under $150, $100?
The Reefbreeders Prism is about $80 as is the Coralvue Hydros ATO
I have been using a XP Aqua Duetto2 for a few years now. It's about $140. You can find similar ones on Amazon, can't say how the quality is on those, but they would be the cheapest. I would not cheap out on a knock off for something that could potentially ruin the tank.
The Reefbreeders Prism is about $80 as is the Coralvue Hydros ATO
I have been using a XP Aqua Duetto2 for a few years now. It's about $140. You can find similar ones on Amazon, can't say how the quality is on those, but they would be the cheapest. I would not cheap out on a knock off for something that could potentially ruin the tank.
Aquaddictorbj4
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I am using XPAqua Duetto 2 as well. work perfectly and price is quite affordable as well.
For the Fzone, have heard someone that the quality is not pretty well
For the Fzone, have heard someone that the quality is not pretty well
I run Kamoer ATOs and haven’t had a problem with either of them.
EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal
Just another girl who likes fish
Some sort of gravity fed ATO would be the cheapest by far...
reef.science
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I'm a big fan of whatever is the best bang for buck on offerup. My entire system is offerup second hand. Literally, i just go on offerup and type in ATO, then look for the most expensive one that someone is selling for like half price. I don't even really look at the brand.
Seansea
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I use the fzone and it is fantastic. Pump is great and its reliable. I use a high float switch with an outlet that the fzone is plugged into just for backup in case it gets stuck on but has never happened.
I am currently running 2 autoaqua smart ato's like the 1 you show. Both have been functioning perfectly 1 for a year and the other for 6 months. You can use whatever storage vessil you want for the reservoir so you can decide what works for you. I use a 3g reservoir on my 60g system and a 2g reservoir on my 20g. Both tanks go about a week or so inbetween top up depending on relative humidity/temps. Hope this helps.
Try and find a use Tunze Osmolator. They are worth the money. You will likely buy many other kinds while a Tunze will still be running. Good working used ones near me sell for $100, or so.
minus9
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Used Tunze or set up a gravity fed system if space allows? You don't have to drill the sump to use a gravity fed ATO, just pick up the eshopps float valve.
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