Do I need auto for nano tank.

[ChipmunkReef]

Do I need an ATO for a 10 gallon nano tank. If so what one should I get. Thank You

 

[Redfoxtang]

If you want to keep salinity really stable then I would invest in an ATO! Better then filling buckets up and topping it off everyday!

Here is one that everyone loves!

Osmolator Nano 3152 Auto Top Off

Introducing the little brother to the Tunze Osmolator, one of the industry’s most trusted automatic water top-off device and BRS Recommended. Designed specifically for smaller aquariums, roughly 50 gallons and under, the Osmolator Nano 3152 is a slimmed down version of the full sized 3155. It...

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[Kongar]

I have a nano. You don't NEED an ATO, but I'd choose my ATO over my skimmer, seneye, media basket, and even my powerhead TBH. It's super helpful. I was surprised how much water evaporated each day - refilling by hand would be a pain. It's even more of a major pain with an AIO because the back chambers fluctuate quite a bit with water level, requiring fill ups even more often...

I have the the normal Osmolator 3155 and it works fantastically.

 

[ichthyogeek]

Need an ATO? Nope. Is it useful? I guess, especially if you live in a dry and hot climate.

 

[Pistondog]

If you want to keep salinity really stable then I would invest in an ATO! Better then filling buckets up and topping it off everyday!

Here is one that everyone loves!

Osmolator Nano 3152 Auto Top Off

Introducing the little brother to the Tunze Osmolator, one of the industry’s most trusted automatic water top-off device and BRS Recommended. Designed specifically for smaller aquariums, roughly 50 gallons and under, the Osmolator Nano 3152 is a slimmed down version of the full sized 3155. It...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

What redfoxtang said. The 3152 has a shorter time fault limit than the 3155, more suitable for nanos, and is 1/2 the price.

 

[JBissell1289]

While I agree with most comments above. There are other factors. What tank do you have, is it open or does it have a lid? I have a fluval evo 13.5 and top off with about 1-2 cups weekly... maybe. Very low evaporation. Open top, I’d say you probably should. That’s why I haven’t turned my shallow 10 gallon tank into a lagoon reef.

 

[ChipmunkReef]

What about the duetto auto top off the other one that got recommended got some bad ratings.

 

[Pistondog]

What about the duetto auto top off the other one that got recommended got some bad ratings.

You can find bad reviews on any product.
The duetto I looked at had a lower review rating than the tunzes on marinedepot.com, if you care about posted reviews

 

[Pntbll687]

What about the duetto auto top off the other one that got recommended got some bad ratings.

I have three of these. Two regular ones, and one they is for a tank without an over flow.

Two were good from day one (and still are), the other malfunctioned and flooded my office floor. Partly my fault for using a huge ato container on a small tank. Company replaced the defective, but I have yet to use the replacement

 

[DSEKULA]

I modified this one to use on my 2g pico (smaller resivour). Its cheap and gravity fed, easy to keep everything stable.

 

[Tathamet]

I got the osmolator nano 3152 when I was setting up my tank and didn’t hook it up for about a year. I felt stupid once I hooked it up and thought “why haven’t I been using this?” lol. It makes things so much easier.

Going on 8 or so months having it hooked up and love it. The water in my 9 gallon evaporates about 2 litres a week. My Ato kicks on once or twice a day depending on how hot it is.