ATO for nano

[mpderksen]

I misplaced my DIY ATO that I made with an aqualifter and relay box. I need an ATO solution for my 25. I want something small and reliable. Cost is irrelevant.

 

[MMacro]

I have heard that a lot of people like their AutoAqua Smart ATO's.

 

[atraperegrinus]

if cost is moot, then i'd say get the tunze osmolator, or the new smart micro ATO, those are probably your best bets.

i think the tunze will win hands down though, i'd only considering the smart micro for the size.

 

[WaReefer458]

I just gravity feed my tank. 5 gal jug with 1/4" airline going to a float valve in my sump. Super cheap and easy to do

 

[mpderksen]

Ordered the Tunze. Thanks.

 

[Tweaked]

Ordered the Tunze. Thanks.

You won't be sorry. Did you grab the nano version, or full?

 

[Drmojo]

Tunzes are awesome. You'll love it.

 

[MMacro]

I use the tunze and it works great.

 

[atraperegrinus]

You'll be pleased with the tunze, easy to setup and question free reliability. good choice!

 

[mpderksen]

You won't be sorry. Did you grab the nano version, or full?

Nano said it was for up to 55 gal, so on a 25 it seemed appropriate. Amazon will deliver Friday. I wish I could set up AWC like I do on the big tank, but sadly I think the RKL doesn't offer anything like the DOS on my bigger tank. Buckets suck, but so does a crappy tank.....

 

[mpderksen]

Update: twice a small snail has gotten in the float. Easy to get going again, and no floods. However, the Avast in my main tank hasn't missed a beat in a year. If I had to do it again, I would choose Avast over Tunze.

 

[sculpin2]

If you buy the regular osmolator rather than the nano, you won't likely have that issue.

 

[jiminy_crime]

Had JBJ, DIY aqualifter setups..if cost is irrelevant go with tunze osmolator...best I have had so far.


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[cloak]

If your feeding your fish once a day, forget the ATO, just "feed" your fish.... (level it out)

 

[mpderksen]

The return section is pretty small. And I'm going to add a fan to increase evaporation for cooling this summer too. The problem is minor and I can glue a small screen on the bottom.
While I like the pump in the ATO container, it does mean I need a larger hole in the top. I especially like that, if it runs too long, it shuts off. Seems better that a high-water float valve and extra wires.