ATO?

[mermaid62]

Do I have to have a sump to use an automatic top off device?

 

[helen ann]

No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have. ;)

 

[mermaid62]

No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have. ;)

Do you have any suggestions

 

[MaiReef]

No and IMO this is in the top 3 things everyone should have. ;)

+1

 

[helen ann]

Do you have any suggestions

What size tank? I have the Tunze and love it!

 

[MaiReef]

autotopoff.com has a Double w/ Bracket and you can add whatever pump you need depending upon the head pressure you have. They work well.

 

[Highgrade]

As I mentioned in the other post. I would recommend the AutoAqua Micro ATO. You just would need a top off reservoir.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

I don't have a sump, and I use the Smart ATO Micro. As plug and play as you can get and works like a charm!!! Couldn't be more pleased with it!

 

[mermaid62]

What size tank? I have the Tunze and love it!

55 gallon. Do you have a sump?

 

[mermaid62]

As I mentioned in the other post. I would recommend the AutoAqua Micro ATO. You just would need a top off reservoir.

Thank you. I did watch a video on youtube. Could I put the reservoir on the floor, could it be plastic?

 

[helen ann]

55 gallon. Do you have a sump?

Kinda;)
I have a BC 29 and it has a back chamber.
I have Tunze nano. It has never failed on me.:) You would probably need the next size up.

 

[Highgrade]

Thank you. I did watch a video on youtube. Could I put the reservoir on the floor, could it be plastic?

Yes indeed. You could use a tote with a lid,5gal bucket or other ATO reservoirs such as Trigger or Advance Acrylics containers.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Yes indeed. You could use a tote with a lid,5gal bucket or other ATO reservoirs such as Trigger or Advance Acrylics containers.

I use a plain ole 5 gallon bucket and it works great. I have 20L and the bucket will last me a few weeks before I have to refill...

 

[MaiReef]

I have used anything from a fish tank with lid to now I use a dog food container with a flip/locking lid. Just make sure whatever you use it for potable water.

 

[Anirban]

No, you dont need to have a sump for ATO. You can use Tunze 3155 or the nano version of it depending upon how much water you loose in a day. Also you can use almost any kind of storage as top off storage container.