ATO question

[Sameer]

Hi All,

I am running a IM Nuvo 38 gallon tank and wish to buy an ATO since ill be away on vacation for a month....need suggestion between the JBJ ATO and the Tunze 3152 Nano Osmolater....what would you recommend or is the best/reliable?

Tunze 3152 -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tunze-Water...290?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23349b6be2

JBJ ATO -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBJ-AUTO-TO...371?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3908d0eb

I would prefer the Tunze 3152 but still would like to hear from the experienced ones on the forum...

Regards

Sameer

 

[Tranquil201]

Tunze. I have the 3155 highly recommend it. Never have any issues with it always spot on with the water level. If you have any questions let me know.


Just some things to look out for when you first get it.


In my experience. The optical sensor which recognizes the water level when first submerged will develop micro bubbles on it until it gets a slime coat which is normal. The problem is when the micro bubbles get all over the optical sensor is it can make the sensor think it's air and the water level has dropped which will make it top off even though it doesn't need it. Rest assure it also has float switch which controls the emergency shut off until the water drops into safe range and also has audible alarm.


You can avoid this by gently cleaning the optical senor with a bit of soapy water. Make sure to rinse it well before putting it in the tank. Those are recommendations to stop the micro bubbles. Or if you do not want to do that part just let it sit in the sump for a few days without it on and let it build a slime coat and micro bubbles will not longer stick to it.

 

[Sameer]

Thats a very important advise....thanks for that!

Well you have 3155.....i am looking for the tunze 3152 (up to 55 gal) which is the miniature version of 3155...since i would be using it on a IM Nuvo 38gal...i hope the performace of the 3152 is as same as 3155

Where are u located in bergen county? I am in ridgefield park - 07660

 

[Tranquil201]

Thats a very important advise....thanks for that!

Well you have 3155.....i am looking for the tunze 3152 (up to 55 gal) which is the miniature version of 3155...since i would be using it on a IM Nuvo 38gal...i hope the performace of the 3152 is as same as 3155

Where are u located in bergen county? I am in ridgefield park - 07660

Yea I have my on a 150 with a 30G sump. Actually you don't have to worry as the 3152 does not use the optical sensor. It uses a mechanical float switch. It also does not have a secondary float for overflow prevention instead It includes a processor-based anti-overfill system which turns the pump off if after five minutes of filling the level has still not been reached.


Tunze makes good products im sure it will work well. I'm actually in Cliffside Park 07010

 

[Sameer]

ok great...thx....good to know that there are reefers on this forum in bergen county to trade/connect