ATO recommendations please

[bues0022]

I need opinions on an ATO. I want to make use of BRS Black Friday sales. Which do I get? I’ve been using a gravity feed for a few years, but I’m doing a new build that will need to pump it about 8’ straight up. What’s the best bang for my buck? XP Aqua Duetto is on a good sale. What about the tunze nano with a bigger pump? (Is that the only reason for the price difference from the regular?) advice is appreciated!

[howaboutme]

Once you experience pressure sensor ATO's, you will never go back to float or optical. Only 2 that I know of. Avast (the one I own) and Spectrapure. Avast has a stand alone options where it will allow you to run any pump. You can also tie it to a controller if you have one. I also use their diaphragm pump. Check specs, it may be able to do 8's head. They also offer a float as a back up too.

[lowsingle]

I have used a tunze ATO for so long and never had a failure…..it is incredibly reliable 

 

Darren

 

[VA Reefdog]

I use a double switch- float type switch from autotopoff.com with a Toms aqualifter.  It is an economic setup and has worked very well for me.

I have used one on a prior tank as well so 2 units over about 5-years.  

Tunze is probably the mainstay for most people.  

[jason the filter freak]

Avast Marine Works with the mechanical float valve back up. I have 3 of their ATOs including one that been running for something like 10 years.