thangbom4321
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What auto top off system are you running and how would you rate it 0-10 on satisfaction and 0-10 in how well it works. I'm looking for something budget friendly.
Going to have to look into this controller setup how does it compare to Apex?I'm using the CoralVue Hydros ATO because my tank is on the Hydros controller system already. I like it a lot so I would give it a 10 on satisfaction and 10 for how well it works. It's really easy to set up and the little pump is a champ -- it's run dry multiple times and still works fine haha. You can control the ATO through the Hydros app, which logs when it turns on and for how long. I use a 5-gallon food-prep container that I got off of Amazon for the reservoir.
It also has an option to use it as a drain pump if you need too.The link does not work. What is the brand, and model?
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I haven't used any Apex products, but there are other MARSH folks who are in the Hydros ecosystem who might be able to chime in.Going to have to look into this controller setup how does it compare to Apex?
For me, you can't beat a good old-fashioned, gravity-fed float valve, like the one Eshops sells. Super cheap, super reliable (been using one for 12 years), and it trickles the water in drop by drop for ultimate stability, rather than waiting for the sump level to drop by an inch or whatever and then adding a bunch at once. The only catch is you have to have a place to put the reservoir above the level of the sump, so it's not practical for all setups.
I would do a gravity fed but it I plan to put the water reservoir under my stand so I have to use a pump.
What kind of tank are you getting this ATO for? An all in one or something drilled? I would advise against something with an optical eye if the sensor is going in your display. There are plenty of budget friendly diy options that use a float switch.
Eh, that's why you limit the size of the reservoir. For instance a 120 gal tank with sump probaly has 120 gallons of water so a 10 gal reservoir dumped in won't be too crazy of a salinity swing.Gravity feed scares me. Just in that only unlikely and unlucky event that the entire content of the resevoir decides to dump all in to the tank.
This is why I use float valves. No different then a sensor that fails, which is commonGravity feed scares me. Just in that only unlikely and unlucky event that the entire content of the resevoir decides to dump all in to the tank.
What auto top off system are you running and how would you rate it 0-10 on satisfaction and 0-10 in how well it works. I'm looking for something budget friendly.