ATO pump recommendation

[DmitryB]

I ordered HydroFill ATO from Innovative Marine and only just realized it does not come with a pump. The pump they made for it (to purchase separately) is intended to be external and honestly, I'd rather not have an external pump (aside from having an additional item with fittings pushing water around, I'd need to find room for the pump outside of the ATO reservoir and real estate is very expensive). So what pump would you recommend for an ATO; this one needs to have a regular power plug to plug into the Controller. I was looking at a Tunze Turbelle, but it doesn't look it has a regular power plug.

 

[Saltyreef]

I ordered HydroFill ATO from Innovative Marine and only just realized it does not come with a pump. The pump they made for it (to purchase separately) is intended to be external and honestly, I'd rather not have an external pump (aside from having an additional item with fittings pushing water around, I'd need to find room for the pump outside of the ATO reservoir and real estate is very expensive). So what pump would you recommend for an ATO; this one needs to have a regular power plug to plug into the Controller. I was looking at a Tunze Turbelle, but it doesn't look it has a regular power plug.

I use a xpaqua duetto. Its been solid for years with no issues.

 

[DmitryB]

I ordered HydroFill ATO from Innovative Marine and only just realized it does not come with a pump. The pump they made for it (to purchase separately) is intended to be external and honestly, I'd rather not have an external pump (aside from having an additional item with fittings pushing water around, I'd need to find room for the pump outside of the ATO reservoir and real estate is very expensive). So what pump would you recommend for an ATO; this one needs to have a regular power plug to plug into the Controller. I was looking at a Tunze Turbelle, but it doesn't look it has a regular power plug.

I use a xpaqua duetto. Its been solid for years with no issues.

This is a complete system, not just a pump?

 

[DmitryB]

@rvitko Is there an easy way to convert, for example, a replacement osmolator pump to have a regular power plug? I'd love to use it with this ATO controller.

 

[rvitko Verified Sponsor]

All of our top off pumps are 12V DC, model 5030.500 includes a 2.5 by 5.5 mm connector and a power supply. Model 5030.400 has no power supply but a 2.1 by 5.5 mm adapter to connect to the appropriate Hydros cable, 5000.020 and 5000.021 you need to make your own wiring to a 12V power supply.

 

[Saltyreef]

This is a complete system, not just a pump?

Yes. Its perfect for an AIO.

 

[DmitryB]

All of our top off pumps are 12V DC, model 5030.500 includes a 2.5 by 5.5 mm connector and a power supply. Model 5030.400 has no power supply but a 2.1 by 5.5 mm adapter to connect to the appropriate Hydros cable, 5000.020 and 5000.021 you need to make your own wiring to a 12V power supply.

Ahh since 5030.500 has a regular power supply, I'll use that one. I should not be trusted to wire electrical gadgets.