what ato do you recomend

im looking at ATO's, debating on doing a DIY or just going ahead and buying the JBJ or reef fanatic from BRS, or if there are any other good ones out there for 100 or less let me know plz

 

my jbj works flawlessly, love it

 

how do you prevent the salt creep and snails from blocking it?

 

I clean the sensors every few months and no snails get near any of the parts really. I have 1 sensor in my return area where there are no snails and the other is in my reservoir, so no snails there either, but I guess you could build a little cage around it if you're afraid of that.

 

I'm running the JBJ unit as well and love it. Avast also makes one that's worth a look. I would probably go with theirs if I had a second chance.

 

Avast marine love mine. Snails etc can't mess it up. Got the back up float just in case but so far works flawlessly.

 

I recently purchased an ATO from autotopoff.com

Great quality, has a snail guard and second float switch as a fail safe. Very reasonably priced as well.

 

JBJ. I have both the JBJ and the add-on Digital Aquatics float. The JBJ wins hands down. I never have issues with the JBJ, I can not same the same for the DA.

 

Has anyone used Tunze. BRS recommended since it's using sensor instead of the switch. But they are $200

 

I've been using this one Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off - Bulk Reef Supply for 6 months with no problems so far. It was easy to set up also.