Auto aqua micro smart ato

[Hallowhead]

Howdy,

I think I got the name of it right haha. I have this setup on my 30 AIO tank using a 5 gallon bucket as a reservoir. I have my apex turn on for two minutes ever two hours to avoid it getting stuck on.. I'm fearing that it's constantly throwing my tunze 9001 out of tune and I am wondering does anyone have faith leaving it on full range?? I couldn't imagine turning it on and off every hour is any good either

 

[reef lover]

I run 2 of the micros and 1 full size. They are great. Just keep the sensor clean. Even shut off and sound alarm if its run more than usual or less than usual. Which is nice if a skimmer starts acting up or filter socks get clogged...

 

[Tom Casperson]

I’ve had mine for over a year now. No problem. Keep the sensor clean, and clean the pump in vinegar every 3 months. Float ATO’s can get stuck as well.

 

[SDK]

The AA Micro has failsafe's built in. None are perfect, but mine has been running flawlessly for over a year now.

It should also solve your skimmer issue as mine holds the water level unchanged to the naked eye. In my Nuvo 20 it is sensitive enough that its only adding what seems like a few tablespoons worth of water at a time. I also run a Tunze 9001 and it stays tuned...

 

[Wee Mad Arthur]

Had mine nearly a year also, I give the sensor a brush with a toothbrush during a water change to keep it clean.

 

[Barrett]

I’ve been running mine for almost 3 yrs now, not a single problem.

 

[Hallowhead]

The AA Micro has failsafe's built in. None are perfect, but mine has been running flawlessly for over a year now.

It should also solve your skimmer issue as mine holds the water level unchanged to the naked eye. In my Nuvo 20 it is sensitive enough that its only adding what seems like a few tablespoons worth of water at a time. I also run a Tunze 9001 and it stays tuned...

Please provide a picture of the skimmate you're getting from 9001 and a water line?!! Please!

 

[Hallowhead]

I will release it to the wild! I clean my sensor every couple water changes

 

[Hallowhead]

I’ve had mine for over a year now. No problem. Keep the sensor clean, and clean the pump in vinegar every 3 months. Float ATO’s can get stuck as well.

Why would I clean a pump running in pure water in vinegar?

 

[SDK]

Please provide a picture of the skimmate you're getting from 9001 and a water line?!! Please!

I will tonight when I get home from my sons Jiu Jitsu tournament...

 

[Tom Casperson]

Why would I clean a pump running in pure water in vinegar?

Ahhh! You won’t be dozing Kalkwasser? You should, and if you do, calcium builds up on the pump. Vinegar is acidic. It will dissolve calcium deposits

 

[Hallowhead]

Ahhh! You won’t be dozing Kalkwasser? You should, and if you do, calcium builds up on the pump. Vinegar is acidic. It will dissolve calcium deposits

I dose liquid soda ash to avoid said buildup in my ATO

 

[vangvace]

I have used the AA micros on an IM10 and JBJ30 and they both worked great. The first time it tops off after power is applied it sets the failsafe time limit for the pump being on. This failsafe resets whenever the ato loses power.

 

[Hallowhead]

I have used the AA micros on an IM10 and JBJ30 and they both worked great. The first time it tops off after power is applied it sets the failsafe time limit for the pump being on. This failsafe resets whenever the ato loses power.

This is good to know! I may have to test this one day

 

[SDK]

Hard to get a good pic of the water level with all of the blue lighting, but I would say it’s about 1.5” below the top of the back chamber.

I last emptied the skimmer cup on Sunday, so that’s about five days worth of dark skimmate in there

 

[Hallowhead]

That's a Nice tank!!

And how far below the clear skimmer cup?

 

[SDK]

Thank you!

About an inch and I dial back the bubbles a bit to get a the dark drier foam.

 

[Hallowhead]

Wow an inch.. On the side that the silence isn't do you see those little ridges (waves) is that where the water is?

 

[SDK]

I’m not sure as mine is a tight fit in chamber two in my tank.

 

[Hallowhead]

I’m not sure as mine is a tight fit in chamber two in my tank.

This is on the actual skimmer it's exposed in the picture you sent