Will ATO work without a sump?

[SULFERHEAD93]

Hey im planning a 30 gallon reef and was wondering if ATO will work if you dont have a sump. im looking at the tunze ATO on bulk reef supply.

 

[coonasssaint]

Yes and the Tunze is great!

 

[jcm2m9]

Yes, you could also look at the AVAST ato

 

[KafudaFish]

Just take into account snails that could leave it in the on or off position at the wrong time.

 

[NMC]

Yes. I have mine connected to a large tupperware I found that fits in the bottom of my stand. I fill it with RO/DI water. Drilled a little whole in the tupperware lid to fit the tubing and float through.

 

[-RYknow]

Just take into account snails that could leave it in the on or off position at the wrong time.

I've been doing a little research on the Tunze ATO, and it seems that it's unlikely a snail could cause it to stay in the on position. Since it uses a electronic eye to monitor the water level, they claim a snail will not interfere.

I personally am leaning towards the tunze. Seems like a very well made product!

-RYknow

 

[coonasssaint]

I've been doing a little research on the Tunze ATO, and it seems that it's unlikely a snail could cause it to stay in the on position. Since it uses a electronic eye to monitor the water level, they claim a snail will not interfere.

I personally am leaning towards the tunze. Seems like a very well made product!

-RYknow

Even for some odd reason the Tunze gets stuck in the on. It has a float that will turn it off and it will only run for a certain amount of time. The Tunze is well worth it compared to new flooring.

 

[nyknicks4412]

Avast ATO is just as good for less money and they offer a nano version that is smaller! Don't get stuck in the hype products...

 

[nye15]

autotopoff.com

 

[ange062]

Tunze is great (though expensive). The Avast one looks pretty solid too, and is half the price. I only have personal experience with the Tunze though.

 

[calveezzzy]

For my 20H, I just use an aqualifter attached to a timer. It works fine for now, but eventually I might switch over to using an ATO from autotopoff.com