Looking for ATO under $50
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I run one of these $40 units but it doesn't have a high level sensor.
I also have one of these Kamoer units that has a high level sensor. They can be found on aliexpress cheaper but I imagine the warranty buying there is non existent but don't know for sure. I have an order tuze as well but the pump is very noisy on that one so I keep it as a backup.
I also have one of these Kamoer units that has a high level sensor. They can be found on aliexpress cheaper but I imagine the warranty buying there is non existent but don't know for sure. I have an order tuze as well but the pump is very noisy on that one so I keep it as a backup.
BriDroid
I glue animals to rocks.
I used something similar for the first 9 months until I got my Hydros. It worked fine.
Dom
Theoretical Reef Keeper
Build your own gravity-fed system. Here are the parts:
Reservoir: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Encore-Plastics-5-Gallon-General-Bucket/3083565 $4.58
Float Valve: https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/eshopps-float-valve-auto-top-off.html $34.95
Tubing: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-4-clear-acrylic-tube-16-long.html $2.99
Bulkhead for bucket: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-4-...html?queryID=0a1aaf79eff4982f9a7b05e1ac11dfe1 $4.99
Grand Total: $47.51
I have this exact setup, except that I tap directly in to my 40 gallon Reservoir.
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dym
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may i ask how long you've had it theres some mixed reviews
The cheap one has been running a year. The kamoer only about 6 months but just a few minutes ago it started setting a false high level alarm but don't know yet if the sensor is dirty or failing so maybe pass on that one?
EDIT: Not sure if you have a sump or not but I have the $40 unit in a 40g breeder with the sensor mounted in the tank and it does fine.
Im a frugal reefer but I won’t skimp out on a quality dependable ATO. I use a Tunze Osmolator on my nano.
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