DOC 9004 skimmer: ATO sensor placement?

[musicsmaker]

I saw this skimmer when looking for surface skimming options for a 20 gallon tank. It seems like a great option, but I'm concerned about how it would affect the operation of the ATO. For instance, with an AIO system, the sensor goes in the return chamber.

Will I have to put the ATO sensor in the DOC's skimmer body if I go that route? Seems like it would cause excessive cycling of the ATO pump in a space so small.

 

[BaliReefBox]

I had this prob that the ato float switch would get sucked down by turbulence...i now have a perspex "cage" around it vented by a few holes...this stops all the messing with the switch..also another member put me onto a timer for the ato..runs 4 times a day for a minute. this is a great failsafe if something fails

 

[musicsmaker]

I had this prob that the ato float switch would get sucked down by turbulence...i now have a perspex "cage" around it vented by a few holes...this stops all the messing with the switch..also another member put me onto a timer for the ato..runs 4 times a day for a minute. this is a great failsafe if something fails

I would have never even thought about the flow in the chamber causing problems, but I can definitely see it now that you mention it. I'll check out that cage thing you mentioned.

The timer idea is great, too. Thanks!