So here goes....

[Titleist1964]

Wanted to bring this back to life it I may, seems like the couple extras/upgrades I'd like to make are out of stock everywhere.
ATO's, the 3152 is out of stock everywhere and I'm not sure I should purchase a cheap alterative for now and get the real deal when they become available, or buy the next best thing?

 

[Duncan62]

Tunze 3152 alternative? I did see a 3155 for sale but not sure that would be overkill in a 20 gall AIO Cube? Started rounding up gear, in negations for an AI HD Prime 16. Looking at heaters and ATO's, the 3152 is out of stock everywhere and I'm not sure I should purchase a cheap alterative for now and get the real deal when they become available, or buy the next best thing. Thoughts?

Tunze 9001 skimmer.

 

[Titleist1964]

Tunze 9001 skimmer.

That's what I thinking, that and the 3152 ATO, out of stock everywhere.

 

[Freenow54]

Don't know what ATO is but I like OCTO

 

[Duncan62]

That's what I thinking, that and the 3152 ATO, out of stock everywhere.

Water level must be constant but for that tank it'll be great. You can't hear it run. Tricky to tune in but you'll like it. It took me a month to like it now I love it.

 

[OPL]

I’ve ran the Tunze 9001 skimmer on my tanks, good little skimmer. Can be tricky to tune but works nicely once set up.

As long as you don’t over feed, have a decent CUC and maintain a decent water change schedule, you might not need one but they are handy to have on hand.

For an ATO, I would recommend the DD ATO. Not overly expensive and decent bit of kit.

 

[Titleist1964]

I’ve ran the Tunze 9001 skimmer on my tanks, good little skimmer. Can be tricky to tune but works nicely once set up.

As long as you don’t over feed, have a decent CUC and maintain a decent water change schedule, you might not need one but they are handy to have on hand.

For an ATO, I would recommend the DD ATO. Not overly expensive and decent bit of kit.

I like the looks, size and good reviews for the DD but can't find it in the US.