Which ATO to get?

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I found this website that sales ATO's but i have no clue which one to get. here is a link of what im looking at, they are at the bottom of the page.
    AutoTopoff.com

    The tank is a 29g biocube.
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Just go with the 1" for $40. This is for tank thickness between .25" and 1". This the smallest size, but will easily fit over the biocube walls.
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    For $15, go with the double. Redundancy is important with an ATO. Things go wrong sometimes, better to have the high level shutoff as well, just in case.
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Do you have a sump or is this going "in tank"?

    I ask because the double requires about 2 inches between each sensor. This would not work to well in the display tank. If in a sump/reservoir, please ignore.

    I have the double unit. It has performed flawlessly for over 2.5 years without a single cleaning of the unit. It has not once risen to the second sensor. I do however check it periodically to make sure it works.
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    No i dont have a sump, i have a biocube with a built in sump in the back though, i would put it back there or something.
     
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  6. gt40425hp

    gt40425hp Feather Duster

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    thats the one i use with a aqua lifter works well i thaught of building them myself but ive been so buisy with everything else i havent had time
     
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  7. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    Although it's much more expensive, I can't recommend the Tunze 3155 ATO enough, it's awesome. Look into it if you had the $, it's got so many safety's really makes me feel confident and secure having it on my tank. It tops off like a champ, set it, forget it, my sump level has stayed perfect since I put it on. Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155
     
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  8. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Nah, i cant get 200 for a ATO..Need something a lil more cheaper..

    But it def looks nice.
     
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  9. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    I was thinking of putting one on my 28 gal JBJ. I have one on my 150 from BRS that has worked flawlessly for 2 years, but to big for the nano. Thanks for the idea! Goona get the double float though. Better safe than sorry. :)
     
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  10. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    I built mine using the Plans Provided Here and an old MJ 400.

    The float switches are cheap so you can get two if you want to add a second switch for safety. Float Switch
     
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