I have a Reef Keeper Plus that includes an ATO option and hardware. But, I need a tested plan for the rest of the project. My sump is low at floor level and I would like at least 5 gallons and hopefully 10 gallons. The tank is in tight quarters in a corner with enough room to store the container. I'm thinking of using a tall plastic wrapping paper container and I'm trying to figure out how not to have the water syphoned out. Any suggestions with pictures?
Wanted: DIY ATO Plans
- Thread starter redgator
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- My ATO pump output is 6 mm, so I used a thin hose (in the picture is white).
- I fixed (the hose) higher than the water level in the tank ATO (to avoid auto-syphoned water phenomenon).
- Water flows through a 16 mm thick pipe (green color, in the picture) directly into the recirculation pump chamber.
- I fixed (the hose) higher than the water level in the tank ATO (to avoid auto-syphoned water phenomenon).
- Water flows through a 16 mm thick pipe (green color, in the picture) directly into the recirculation pump chamber.
Mrramsey
NEO Reefer
I use a 5 gallon bucket, normally closed solenoid valve and a single float switch. My reservoir is higher than my sump so I use gravity for the water to flow.
The top has a fill valve from my storage tank. This would not be required. The other is just a vent. At the bottom is the outlet and shutoff valve.
This is the 120v solenoid valve. It is connected to a 12v relay at the float switch.
The tubing just trickles into the return chamber of the sump. I used 1/4" id tubing for the supply and inserted a short piece of ro tubing at the end in red.
The top has a fill valve from my storage tank. This would not be required. The other is just a vent. At the bottom is the outlet and shutoff valve.
This is the 120v solenoid valve. It is connected to a 12v relay at the float switch.
The tubing just trickles into the return chamber of the sump. I used 1/4" id tubing for the supply and inserted a short piece of ro tubing at the end in red.
