ato question

[Magga Pie]

Ok this is probally a stupid question that i should know but, I have been thinking about getting an ato soon for my tank since im tired of constantly topping off my tank , but i am completely lost as to how it actually works. I have tried to search threads about it but still not clear on really how to do it. Do you buy a kit and just install it? i know a float switch is involved in the sump when it gets to a certain point it fills it back up to the desired water level but that is really about it. Thank you

 

[rovster]

Yes just get it and install it. All you'll need is a reservoir. A 5 gallon bucket works for smaller tanks for larger tanks you may need something bigger. Based on your question I would look into the Tunze. Just set it and forget it, best piece of equipment don't ever buy for your tank!

 

[jd371]

^ I agree. I had a cheap ATO that worked ok but didn't like the fluctuation of the water level (sometimes it would pump a little bit more water than I would like). Switched to Tunze and now no worries, keeps a constant level. Set it and forget it. Pricey but worth it.

 

[Deep Reef]

I know that Tunze is the standard but Puratek has come out with one that looks really interesting...
https://puratek.com/products/auto-level-controller/overview
Not sure if anyone has tried it.

 

[fasteddie222]

I can help you install it once you get it. It's pretty simple. I have the Tunze ATO and works great

 

[Magga Pie]

Ok thank you everyone ill look into both the tunze and the puratek one to see which one i will get.

 

[Magga Pie]

I can help you install it once you get it. It's pretty simple. I have the Tunze ATO and works great

might take you up on that when i purchase one!

 

[nivram]

Do you have an apex? If not, autotopoff.com is great for the money.

 

[Magga Pie]

Do you have an apex? If not, autotopoff.com is great for the money.

I do not have an apex, and thank you ill check it out. How have you been? I dont know if you remember me i met you with bernie.Getting myself back into the hobby more now kinda took a break for awile.

 

[fasteddie222]

might take you up on that when i purchase one!

Yeah not a problem

 

[Manfredo]

I have a stand-alone Avast ATO on my frag tank and it works well. It's a smaller tank so I use a 2.5 gallon jug that fits under the cabinet as me reservoir, it lasts about a week. Works well and their support is excellent. It uses a pressure switch so there's no moving parts to it. Not too pricey either.
http://www.avastmarine.com/products/ato-kit

 

[Ramses35]

Do not loose your time with other Ato go for Tunze you will never go wrong with it

 

[Ramses35]

I change my Tunze for the Smart ATO and I'm regretting it big time

 

[nivram]

I do not have an apex, and thank you ill check it out. How have you been? I dont know if you remember me i met you with bernie.Getting myself back into the hobby more now kinda took a break for awile.

I'm good. I remember you. I think I saw Bernie posting again not too long ago as well.

 

[Manfredo]

Do you have an apex? If not, autotopoff.com is great for the money.

Getting an Apex is like crack, once you try it; you never want to do without it. There's a crazy amount of stuff you can do with it to make your life easier. Once it's setup, adjustments are easy.