Which ATO is a full set?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by bigdookie, Mar 1, 2013.

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  1. bigdookie

    bigdookie Astrea Snail

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    I want to buy an ATO for my jbj 30gal. I was looking into the jbj ATO, but it seems I have to buy a few more items to get it running, or am I wrong.

    I want to buy an ATO that I can setup with little fuss. I want to have the reservoir in my stand and plug and play. Will the jbj ATO do this? If no, what else is needed for the jbj ATO? is there a recommended ATO?
     
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  2. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    the jbj is what i have for mine yes you need the pump but you can buy something like a Aqua Lifter Vacuum Pump - Bulk Reef Supply its not to expensive, and it slow enough that if a switch gets stuck you have a chance to stop it.
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    +1 that plus aqualifter + $5 walmart tote and done, plus some tubing for the pump
     
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  4. Airstreamin

    Airstreamin Astrea Snail

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    I got the Tunze Osmolator. Plug and play out of the box and the primary sensor is an optical sensor less prone to error over a float switch.
     
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  5. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    my jbj ato broke after 1 year. I suggest spending a bit more and getting a quality product.
     
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  6. Gavinsons

    Gavinsons Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I just put a jbj ato on my tank. I think it's great. Did have to buy a aqualifter though. My tank loses about 2 1/2 gallons a day. I fill a 5 gallon bucket ever other day. If this one ever goes bad ill look into the tunze.
     
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  7. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    I got a tunze osmolator yesterday. Its a beast of a unit. So accurate. Plug and play. No extras needed.
     
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  8. Laborator

    Laborator Astrea Snail

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    +1 on the Tunze my JBJ sensor keeps getting stuck.

    Spend the extra $$ for peace of mind.
     
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  9. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    i use this as well, it came with my reefpack 505. made my life sooooo much easier. at the end of every week together with my water change, i refill the bucket
     
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  10. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    I will also throw in a thumbs up for the tunze.
     
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