Tank Journal Archive

Buddy · Apr 30, 2013

daniel borja said:
haha i was going to say "where do i buy these magic 30 L containers" :P sounds awesome! what kind of ATO pump are you using?

just the tunze ato pump

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

how much would the newer one be? looking at getting one before i go on holidays. trying to make it as easier for whoever is looking after the tank while im gone haha

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

how much did your ATO pump cost @Buddy?

aussieant32 · Apr 30, 2013

ATO is one of those things you need to get right, as important as a skimmer IMO. A new one would set you back $160 for the nano version. The full would cost about $100 more but it has a 2nd fail safe in case the sensor or something fails

Buddy · Apr 30, 2013

daniel borja said:
how much did your ATO pump cost @Buddy?

It just came with the tunze ato so I am not sure how much the pump is to buy. I bought my ATO second hand and I got a second pump with it in case one fails.

aussieant32 · Apr 30, 2013

http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42&products_id=1289

keep in mind you need a controller etc for this to work

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

just spoke to reef 6 and he sells one for $160. might go for that unless i can find one cheaper locally.

aussieant32 · Apr 30, 2013

full or nano version?

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

the nano version i think

aussieant32 · Apr 30, 2013

would say so. My concern is there is no failsafe, if the float sticks all of the RO will just pump into the tank, likely making it overflow. In saying that the full version with laser sensor and float is not fool proof, but gives me peace of mind

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

thats the $265 one correct? they have it on the website you showed me. see i wouldnt mind buying it if it makes things easier and more full proof. i found a 15 L water drum on the bunnings website which would fit underneath the table that the tank is sitting on. only concern is whether or not the pump will fit through the hole.

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

is this the one you were talking about @aussieant32?

http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=254

chimaera · Apr 30, 2013

daniel borja said:
is this the one you were talking about @aussieant32?

http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=254

That's the one Damn pricey ... I think I am going to get a Nano version.

daniel borja · Apr 30, 2013

chimaera said:
That's the one Damn pricey ... I think I am going to get a Nano version.

does the nano version have the same features ie infared dah dah dah

aussieant32 · May 1, 2013

no it doesnt. It has a float that could very easily:get stuck and over fill. Your call mate, I just like to have as many back ups as I can

chimaera · May 1, 2013

http://www.thereefuge.com.au/threads/tunze-osmolator-nano-3152-auto-top-off.3278/
http://tunze.com/nano.html?&L=1&C=HK
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/tunze-osmolator-r-nano
http://reefbuilders.com/2012/05/22/tunze-osmolator-nano/

Has a 5 minute/1 litre safety top up maximum (ie would only top up 1 litre at a time) - safe enough for me.

daniel borja · May 1, 2013

I guess it all depends on where I put the float correct? Ill pop down to the LFS and have a look and make a decision. Cheers guys.

Also, on a side note, are nass snails readily available here in VIC? And are they expensive?

aussieant32 · May 1, 2013

chimaera said:
http://www.thereefuge.com.au/threads/tunze-osmolator-nano-3152-auto-top-off.3278/
http://tunze.com/nano.html?&L=1&C=HK
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/tunze-osmolator-r-nano
http://reefbuilders.com/2012/05/22/tunze-osmolator-nano/

Has a 5 minute/1 litre safety top up maximum (ie would only top up 1 litre at a time) - safe enough for me.

Not for me mate. If the float fails and the pump shuts off after 5 minutes, from what I am reading there isnt an indicator this has happened, and it won't run again until you unplug it and plug it back in. So essentially it may not run for days and you not know unless you are checking it regularly.

Personal thing I guess but the back up with audiable alarm on the other version is a much safer bet in my opinion.

You need to put the float at the level you want the water to maintain in the tank

daniel borja · May 1, 2013

i see your point. leading towards the safer option as i will be away for a month mid year this year. just hard to justify $100 for piece of mind hahaha

aussieant32 · May 1, 2013

your choice mate, your money and your tank. Just stating what I would personally be doing