Is there any reputable auto water change equipment

[Artimusclyde1974]

Looking to see if there are any options for awc equipment please and thank you

 

[Silent]

How far away is your tank from the stored water and how far vertically does it need to go?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Search results for: 'manufacturer stenner 100 dual head peristaltic pumps 6315 dual head fixed rate 100gpd 100dmp5'

Pumpbiz

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Something like this on a timer for small daily changes is a viable option. It would pull and refill at the same time and rate so the ato shouldn’t have be an issue either.

 

[Breadman03]

Yes. One popular choice is using the DOS with an Apex. The Genisys Renew has also been around for a while. You could also get an industrial type peristaltic pump like a Masterflex that can run multiple heads with one motor.

 

[Coralgod69]

I was also interested in getting an automatic water changer, but didn't want issues with my top off. I have a 40 gallon tank and only change out 10% throughout the week. I have been using a regular cheap jebao dosing pump and have noticed that it works just fine. for a larger water changes, these guys may not last long because they aren't meant to run continuously. But for smaller tanks with smaller water changes, they do their job.

 

[Silent]

I was also interested in getting an automatic water changer, but didn't want issues with my top off. I have a 40 gallon tank and only change out 10% throughout the week. I have been using a regular cheap jebao dosing pump and have noticed that it works just fine. for a larger water changes, these guys may not last long because they aren't meant to run continuously. But for smaller tanks with smaller water changes, they do their job.

The AWC autoaqua water change system is good for smaller tanks. It has 3 pumps including the one for auto top off. The auto top off is shut off while the water change is happening.

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

How far away is your tank from the stored water and how far vertically does it need to go?

The new water is like on the other side of the wall level with the tank
The drain would need to go up the wall and across my laundry room to the drain about 15’ including up and down walls

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

I mean I guess I can just get some cheap pumps and just make an system I manually turn on and off just so long as I don’t have to do any thing but turn it all on and off

 

[luis carreiro]

My concern with using multiple pumps would be a slow salinity shift due to different volumes being removed and added with each pump

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

My system is 170g total volume

 

[MuffinMonster]

I mean I guess I can just get some cheap pumps and just make an system I manually turn on and off just so long as I don’t have to do any thing but turn it all on and off

If you have an apex, its probably easiest/safest/best to get a DOS, if you dont have an apex, ecotech just released their versa dosing pumps that are amazing looking, and would be great for setting up auto water changes using their free mobius app, highly recommend looking into that option if you dont have an apex.

 

[Jbod77]

Search results for: 'manufacturer stenner 100 dual head peristaltic pumps 6315 dual head fixed rate 100gpd 100dmp5'

Pumpbiz

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Something like this on a timer for small daily changes is a viable option. It would pull and refill at the same time and rate so the ato shouldn’t have be an issue either.

this. I've used a Stenner pump for years. works flawlessly. haven't done a water change in years ;Happy

 

[Silent]

Shouldn't be any salinity changes if new saltwater is matched to the system and you turn off the ato when water change is on.

 

[Coralgod69]

My system is 170g total volume

I haven't noticed much salinity shift with my system. And it's just one dual head doser (cheap jebao$35). One head removes water from one chamber, while at the same time the other head adds new water. The ato doesn't trigger since water level is stable for the most part. Again, probably not optimal w a large system unless you buy a heavy duty doser that can last continual usage.

The doser runs daily for approximately 4min, which changes about 260ml, which equates to about 5gallons a week, for my 40g system.

 

[CuzzA]

The Auto Aqua is awesome and can handle any size tank so long as you're not trying to push water with excessive head pressure. The beauty of the AA is it also comes with the ATO and they work together so there's no errors. Like a separate ATO topping off during a water change. I mix my reservoir salt a tad bit saltier to offset skimming and acclimating corals and fish, but by and large my system's salinity is pegged at 35 ppt.

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

The Auto Aqua is awesome and can handle any size tank so long as you're not trying to push water with excessive head pressure. The beauty of the AA is it also comes with the ATO and they work together so there's no errors. Like a separate ATO topping off during a water change. I mix my reservoir salt a tad bit saltier to offset skimming and acclimating corals and fish, but by and large my system's salinity is pegged at 35 ppt.

I read a lot of reviews about it messing up I love the idea of it but if it’s going to fail or have issues I rather put that money somewhere else
How long have u used yours?

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

I have never used a doser but that sounds like it may be my best bet?

 

[biecacka]

Genesis Reef Systems

Genesis Reef Systems

genesisreefsystems.com

i don’t use this, I use a DOS. But I would use this.

here is another popular brand.

SpectraPure - Innovators in Water Technology

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corey

 

[ScottieB]

I was gonna mention the Genesis Reef System but biecacka beat me to it. I've never used it personally but knew people that did, I've seen it in action and its pretty slick. They have also been around for a while.

 

[Artimusclyde1974]

It’s sooo expensive!
In the long run I’ll get somthing like that but I need to pay off my tank first hahaha