Need a new RELIABLE ato

OUT of the 4 what would you go with for a 29 gallon Biocube AIO?

  • Tunze USA 3152.000 Automatic Top Off Nano Osmolator

    Votes: 3 25.0%
  • IceCap Dual Optical ATO - Auto Top Off Controller

    Votes: 1 8.3%
  • XP Aqua Duetto Dual-Sensor Complete Aquarium Auto Top Off

    Votes: 5 41.7%
  • AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro Automatic Top Off

    Votes: 3 25.0%

  • Total voters
    12

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Well my $45.00 ATO from Amazon has failed for the third time to where the safety float has had to save the day. Done with this junk! I like having dual floats/sensors, but most of all I don't want a flood!
 
I have this for 50.00 if you are up in the air ? new
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I have an AutoAqua Smart ATO and am about to order another one (and have been very pleased), but if you are willing to pay a premium then the Tunze may be the best in class.
 
Mine is a 5gl Trigger systems Ruby with BRS Dual control pump kit which they don.t sell anymore but I think they sell the pieces. The only problem I've had was my fault because I put one of the controllers upside down. It's been running for 2+yrs otherwise. The only other issue is ATO tank is to small need a 8" wide for space but everyone wants to much $ for them & I don't have the tools to make one. Can't find anyone in my area that works with acrylic either. Still looking for other options.
 
I run both IceCap and Tunze and never really a issue with either.
The only issue I have with Tunze is I have had to replace the pumps once in a while.
 
I you already have a controller, an AquaLifter and a couple float sensors are tough to beat for the simplicity and cost.
 
The nano?
No sorry the 3155. Tunze is good quality and they stand by their products. Had a warranty issue with a couple of powerheads and they took care of me. If you think you'll upgrade in the future I'd consider the 3155 though.
 
Coral Box A-100, three years, no problems.
That being said, optical sensors do wear out after a year or so, and the optical sensor needs a snail guard.
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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