Choosing ATO System⁇

[rubin88]

Hi need advise for choosing the right ato system not necessary right but a good proven one I am not running a sump plan to in the near future, Looking at the jbj ato, aqua smart ato, or hydor, or maybe another one I do't know about any advisee would help.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Can't match spectrapure for their quality and reliability.

http://spectrapure.com/DOSING-TOP-O...op-Off-System-UPLC-II-Liquid-Level-Controller

 

[MTWiley]

I've always heard of the Tunze 3155 being regarded as the gold standard for ATO.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-osmolator-universal-3155-auto-top-off.html

Spectrapure makes a nice ATO previously mentioned as well.

And anecdotally I've had a JBJ ATO fail on me and ruin some hardwood floors so I wouldn't go that route again personally.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

All of the cheaper ones will eventually fail or have issues making them not suitable for every tank. the spectrapure ato comes with a peristaltic pump, which they make in-house.

 

[cPr]

The Smart ATO seems to get good reviews but I've never used it myself.

The Tunze 3155 is an ATO that I have used and I have had zero issues with it. It is probably the one of the most used ATOs.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze...T-YwSwC6zfHMbI84CtKfr_zaCGQ-p4AQNYxoC8rXw_wcB

Tunze also have a smaller model that is the same as the 3155 but without the additional optical sensor. I used the smaller version on my AIOs as it doesn't take up much space and I haven't had any issues with in the couple years it's been running.
http://m.marinedepot.com/products/tz4114/tunze-osmolator-nano-3152

 

[Phil Cusimano]

Like @MTWiley I'm partial to the tunze osmolator, I love mine! That's my 2 cents :-)

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

The hydor smart ato has sensors which are temperature based. that will cause issues if your water is the same as the ambient temp. it also has an annoying alarm.

 

[rubin88]

this gonna be my first ato Think's for the advise n help.