Auto Top Off Suggestions For Pico

Malenurse · 10/04/2020, 05:56 PM

I'm looking for an ATO system for my 5 gallon Spec V zoanthid tank. I'd like to find something compact and reliable that doesn't cost $150. Any suggestions?

Tcook · 10/04/2020, 09:47 PM

I use the JBJ ato on my Nuvo 20. That's the cheapest unit I wanted to use and not have a high risk for flood. About $80. You will still need a pump and a reservoir. I used a PMUP.

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herostar · 10/26/2020, 07:11 PM

For the pump I suggest an aqualifter or some sort of peristaltic pump that has a low flow rate so that you're not making quick swings in the water chemistry.

autotopoff.com has good prices, and several options that should work for you.

10/04/2020, 05:56 PM	#1
Malenurse Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 446	Auto Top Off Suggestions For Pico I'm looking for an ATO system for my 5 gallon Spec V zoanthid tank. I'd like to find something compact and reliable that doesn't cost $150. Any suggestions? __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 5 gallon Fluval Spec zoanthid tank, 65 gallon African Cichlid tank, 29 gallon planted tank

10/26/2020, 07:11 PM	#3
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,023	For the pump I suggest an aqualifter or some sort of peristaltic pump that has a low flow rate so that you're not making quick swings in the water chemistry. autotopoff.com has good prices, and several options that should work for you. __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007)

10/04/2020, 09:47 PM	#2
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	I use the JBJ ato on my Nuvo 20. That's the cheapest unit I wanted to use and not have a high risk for flood. About $80. You will still need a pump and a reservoir. I used a PMUP. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk