BioCube 32 without ATO

[Barry_Cuda]

Hi, all - got a question for those of you who run BioCube 32s with the stock hood. I've seen it posted in another thread that ATO may not be really necessary in this setup, as the hood limits evaporation. My tank is still cycling and I haven't invested in an ATO solution yet. Should I skip the ATO for now and just rely on manual topoffs when needed?

 

[James M]

a ATO is s personal preference but I like them because there less work

 

[Stickboy15]

even tho my biocube is topless once I got a ato my corals really took off

 

[wesman42]

even tho my biocube is topless once I got a ato my corals really took off

This^

Preventing fluctuations in salinity is the single best thing you can do (imo) to add stability.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

My biocube with stock good needs top off every other day ide day roughly 1/4 - 1/2 gallon is used in 14 days time depending on temps ATO not needed but definitely a huge help