ATO's for dummies

[SmoothSmoke]

Are all ATO's created equal more or less? Anything I should look for when shopping for one? Any particular model you recommend? Thanks!

 

[ptreef]

they are different, but generally you like something with extra fail safes.

JBJ ATO and tunze are real good.

However if you get a reefkeeper or apex, you they can do this with just a float or 2. So keep that in mind if dropping $100-$200 just on ATO!!

 

[ptreef]

I prefer apex over reefkeeper. But the reefkeeper elite will do ATO with just floats while apex or apex lite will require the breakout box to use float switches

 

[SmoothSmoke]

they are different, but generally you like something with extra fail safes.

JBJ ATO and tunze are real good.

However if you get a reefkeeper or apex, you they can do this with just a float or 2. So keep that in mind if dropping $100-$200 just on ATO!!

I'm just looking for an ATO at the moment, no apex for now. I'll look into the JBJ and Tunze, much thanks!!!

 

[skelator]

i just run a timer with a aqualifter pump for a few mins a day twice a day. about as basic as you can get but it works.

 

[nazzman]

Check out elos

 

[ethridge78]

Got a tunze best one I have ever had never had a problem with it over the years.

 

[SmoothSmoke]

Got a tunze best one I have ever had never had a problem with it over the years.

Awesome! Is this the one I should be looking at? Tunza Osmolator Nano 3152 for my 29g?

Tunze Osmolator Nano 3152

Other than that kit, just a bucket and I'm good to go right?

Also, how fail safe is this? I'll be needing the ATO because I'm planning a 2.5 week vacation.

 

[kingfisherfleshy]

Jbj is on sale right now. $80. I'm also looking for an ato.

Which one would be recommended most?

I'm using an innovative marine 10g tank.

Sorry not trying to thread jack but on topic.

 

[mudbucket72]

Tunze it has a main switch and a fail safe switch