ATO and controller ?

[uf_gators]

Opinions needed:

I am looking into a ATO for my tank now. Tired of every other day top off. Yes I am wanting to be lazy . Lol
But seriously , I am wondering if I should go Tunze Nano osmolator 3152 or Tunze 3155 ..... Or invest in a Digital aquatics RKL basic or plus?

I can buy right now the 100.00 tunze nano, or the 190.00 tunze 3155 , and or the RKL basic 105.00 or RKL + for 250.00
But not sure of the difference in the controllers and if I still wi need to add to to the controller for ATO and how that works.

Thanks for your input and help.
Chris

 

[MrX]

Depending on the controller you might need to also buy a break-out box and/or float switch(es).

On my system I had an Apex Jr with the breakout box. I used a float switch as an emergency shut-off. For ATO I just figured out the evap for a day, figured out how much time my pump needed to pump that much water, and then set up an oscillation cycle to top-off over the entire day.

If you don't have a controller I'd say buy one and use that to configure an ATO system. You'll never want to deal with this hobby again without a controller.

 

[gtafanatic]

where do you get the float switches i tried lows and they dont know what i was talking about they sent me to the house sump pumps (pluming)

 

[ron168]

You can find them at autotopoff.com or similar on ebay.

 

[gtafanatic]

thanks ron

 

[uf_gators]

Depending on the controller you might need to also buy a break-out box and/or float switch(es).

On my system I had an Apex Jr with the breakout box. I used a float switch as an emergency shut-off. For ATO I just figured out the evap for a day, figured out how much time my pump needed to pump that much water, and then set up an oscillation cycle to top-off over the entire day.

If you don't have a controller I'd say buy one and use that to configure an ATO system. You'll never want to deal with this hobby again without a controller.

I was looking at the RKL (plus) on bulk reef supply . That's how and why of this post. Lol, I have zero exp. in this area so this is why I was asking. Hahaha

 

[22engine]

I have the tunze nano and like it

 

[ava420]

I have this one and love it. you dont need anything else for it and it works great! http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Os...f_Plug_In_Units-Tunze-TZ4111-FIDPETPU-vi.html
I got mine of eBay for $150...

 

[jselzler1]

Can get a RKL for $150, do the ATO function and more. I don't understand the need for seperate ATO product.

 

[Owen386]

I have a rkl but use a jbj ato and it works great for the past year. One incident in that time which did suck but was my fault. I was only using one float valve should have been using two.
I was running without an ato for like a year and honestly an a.t..o is up there with best purchase thus far for this hobby. Plus it keeps the water more stable.

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[Mccune]

I use the elos ato and love it works great easy to set up

 

[uf_gators]

Pulled the plug, and ordered a jbj on sale at BRS for 71.00 and a 5.00 off coupon via email on my group buy. I also went with the apex lite. From a new local business that just started , saved 30.00. On the apex lite and ph probe. Enough money spent for a while. Got to save for my WP-25's when Jebo has them... So I supported the lfs guy and took advantage on my BRS points and got the JBJ ATO....