Autoaqua smart vs micro ATO

swk · May 22, 2016

hi there coralvue. Is there any advantage of one vs another? Tank is 75 gal and I'm starting to have some issues with the pump and the wet side of the sensor seems to have some rust. Would like to replace ASAP.

Carlos@CoralVue · May 22, 2016

Please head over to www.coralvue.com/support and submit a ticket. We will take care of the issue there.

Salty1962 · May 23, 2016

I use the micro on my Nuvo 20 and it's rock solid. May be too small for a 75g though. How much evaporation are you having?

swk · May 23, 2016

Carlos@CoralVue said:
Please head over to www.coralvue.com/support and submit a ticket. We will take care of the issue there.

I appreciate it but I don't feel this needs a ticket. I'm just wondering if the 2 are essentially the same regarding what size tank they'll work on.

I have gone elsewhere for ATO needs but will send you a pic of what I'm talking about via PM. Thanks.

Never mind. I am "unable to start a conversation with you" according to the site.

Carlos@CoralVue · May 24, 2016

We recommend you start a ticket for the issue below. One of the reps will be able to help you with that.

swk said:
I'm starting to have some issues with the pump and the wet side of the sensor seems to have some rust.

Jeremy@CoralVue · May 24, 2016

swk said:
hi there coralvue. Is there any advantage of one vs another? Tank is 75 gal and I'm starting to have some issues with the pump and the wet side of the sensor seems to have some rust. Would like to replace ASAP.

The advantage of the micro is that it does not require a transparent mounting surface and even smaller sensor than the original SATO. Other than that the safety protocols are similar and provide the same operation.

swk · May 24, 2016

Jeremy@CoralVue said:
The advantage of the micro is that it does not require a transparent mounting surface and even smaller sensor than the original SATO. Other than that the safety protocols are similar and provide the same operation.

Perfect. Thanks for that info! Looks like great product. I will keep in mind for my frag tank. Is anyone there interested in a pic of my wetside issue? I don't really want or need anything further. The item is out of warranty and I have something coming already to replace it.

Jeremy@CoralVue · May 24, 2016

No need for a pic of the wetside. It sounds like the encapsulation of the magnet was compromised causing the expansion of the magnet. Replacements can be found here: http://www.coralvue.com/smart-ato-wetside-mounting-magnet