Cheap ATO for 29g

[Reefbuds]

Hey guys. Looking for a relatively non expensive auto top off for my 29g. Is there even an option or am I going to have to drop 100 bucks?

 

[tehmadreefer]

Spend the money and go with the avast.

 

[Saltyreef]

Hey guys. Looking for a relatively non expensive auto top off for my 29g. Is there even an option or am I going to have to drop 100 bucks?

If you want an optical sensor, then yes.
Thats the bottom of the barrel cost.

But you can build a relatively easy DIY mechanical ATO for much cheaper.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Mines a digen19ato i think.
D

 

[jesspal]

I like my duetto

 

[attiland]

Search for this “AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite”

 

[Chefwheredyougo]

Reefbreeders prism was fairly cheap and works great for my nano.

 

[Drew1600]

I would NEVER use this product again. Dumped multiple gallons into my sump multiple times (high water level sensor is bogus), causing drastic salinity swings and some really ticked coral.. And yes, the siphon break was installed ABOVE the water line in the ATO container.

Literally don't waste your money.. you'll spend $60 on this trying to save $40, hate it, and end up buying the Duetto or something like it for around $100 a couple months down the road, putting you out even more $$$ in the long run.

Been there done that, no thanks.

 

[Drew1600]

Refering to the "AquoAuto Lite"

 

[Reefbuds]

I would NEVER use this product again. Dumped multiple gallons into my sump multiple times (high water level sensor is bogus), causing drastic salinity swings and some really ticked coral.. And yes, the siphon break was installed ABOVE the water line in the ATO container.

Literally don't waste your money.. you'll spend $60 on this trying to save $40, hate it, and end up buying the Duetto or something like it for around $100 a couple months down the road, putting you out even more $$$ in the long run.

Been there done that, no thanks.

 

[Drew1600]

Correct. The regular version may be okay, no experience there.

 

[Reefbuds]

The duetto is the most prominent one I've seen everywhere I've looked. Very reccomended then
I don't mind dropping money on a product thats worth it
. So much in this industry is overpriced tho so hard to know whats worth without experience

 

[Reefbuds]

Just wondering IF there's a decent cheap one worth it or if its best to just buy a good one from the start

 

[Drew1600]

Full send the Duetto. I pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago myself after many months of frustration w that point of sale AquaAuto Lite and manual topping. I run a 29 DT w 20 sump & 8g frag tub

 

[jesspal]

The duetto is the most prominent one I've seen everywhere I've looked. Very reccomended then
I don't mind dropping money on a product thats worth it
. So much in this industry is overpriced tho so hard to know whats worth without experience

It’s $120 but you can find coupons for a website and snag a deal. It’s a key component to a stable system. I wouldn’t skimp.

 

[Reefbuds]

Yea I agree, its something I have to get now that I've moved to a 29g from a 55g. The salinity swings are insane compared to what I was use to

 

[Saltyreef]

Im running the duetto. Have been for over a year. No problems if installed correctly.

 

[Reefbuds]

Looks like a good fit

 

[jesspal]

I use it in my AIO

 

[Reefbuds]

This reef breeders prism ATO is looking great. Thanks @Chefwheredyougo