saltytanked
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You can use any pump you want with an avast…
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need a new ATO, just not excited about anything...
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I think its more about the type of pump in this case. A peristaltic pump can handle large vertical heads because of their mechanism of action. In fact they are not really rated by head pressure, but rather a “suction lift limit” applied downstream of the pump. As long as you put the pump near the water reservoir even a small dosing pump can push the water upstairs no problem. A submersible pump like we commonly use for other applications is going to be impractical due to the high head pressure and small volume. You would end up needing a massively over sized pump for the water volume you want to move.
There are many options out there if you search for “peristaltic pump”. You don’t need any of the programming features that come with auto dosing pumps, so they can be found as cheap as $25-$30.
I just met a guy who used a plastic storage tub, skinny tubing and gravity as the ATO for his 500G tank... Made me wonder if I'm not overthinking the issue.
saltytanked
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Yup this.
Majority of ppl just like to make things more complicated then needed and think more money is better lol
When I got my first 50G setup, I had no idea when this Tupperware bottle with the tiny tubing coming out the bottom was for. Then summer came and I figured maybe it would hold melting ice to be a chiller...
Then I finally realized the tank lost about 1G every couple days... That Tupperware was about 1G...
Ohhhhhhhhh
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Devaji
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I am having issues with my hydros and connectivity I dont full trust it yet. prob. my fault but i dont think my collective is set up right.
BRS Top Off Doser - 50 mL per minute
Ideal for auto top off applications. Our peristaltic pump has a slow, predictable 50 mL per minute flow rate which ensures gradual and subtle changes to water chemistry. Precision two roller design extends pump life and will not back siphon. 24-month warranty offered by Bulk Reef Supply...www.bulkreefsupply.com
This is the same volume avasts peristaltic pump had. I believe. It’s a great pump. It’s what I use.
If you use a hydros why not the hydros doser? https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/h...JcPGxw0hj2LE-YmoaBaHOe6-Mg70SatEaAs9QEALw_wcB
all that said I might try it.
just was thinking nnot to put all my eggs in once basket so to speak. but lots of PPL on the FB hydros page use it for years now.
sooo it's on the list for sure.
totally forgot about that doser from BRS.
will not work for my desired application. I would love to pull the RODI up from the basement.
that is the ideal situation.
braaap
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Is you collective wired A,B, C with command bus terminators on each end? Or is it A, C, B and no terminators? You have to do it A,B, C and 2 terminators. If you don’t have C you can get away with 1 terminator. But for $5 you might as well use 2.
skey44
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I’m looking at the osmolator 3. Is this the model you have?
randomfishdude
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Yea? Just got outta bed to look and the box said 3155. So I'm assuming that's the 3.
skey44
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I think the 3155 is the older model. The 3 is not getting rave reviews. I may get an old new stock 3155 as these are the holy grail from my experience. Pump is a little loud but otherwise perfect.
randomfishdude
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I've been okay with it. My tank is at the end of my bed. I hear it go off but it's not really loud unless it's sucking air.
I just have it in a 5gal bucket under that cabinet too.
Since you have a RS tank, have you considered the Red Sea ATO+? I have used one on my temperate tank since before they were officially released. Works great. The only issue I have with it is I can't set the temperature low enough for my cold water tank. It reads the temperature fine, it is just the alarm function for temperature I can not use.
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Devaji
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yes I did think about that one. I would prefer a solution to pull RODI up from the basement 1st then I can look at normal ATO.
I have a 10 gal tank with lid behind the couch but would like to pull from my 50 gal res. in the basement if I can find a solution that we trust and not A ton of money.
I am guessing a evap. around 3/4 to 1 gal a gal. so it has to be pretty robust.
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