We are currently looking for affordable (not so expensive) ATO options for two of our smaller tanks at the lab. We are already using the Duetto ATO on the large frag tank but wanted to see if there are more affordable options with good reviews. Also looking for affordable skimmer options (open to donations!).
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Affordable ATO Options
- Thread starter UsamaCh.
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I just picked up auto aqua 60 bucks works great AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite SATO-260P... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2HHX1G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Salted
NJRC Member
Yes so far so good here. No issues at all.
Updates on this ATO just failed 
dont recommend i'm hoping they will provide a new one.
Thank you for contacting us. According to the description, it is more likely that the sensor is defective. However, Smart ATO Lite (SATO-260P) is not authorized to be sold in the US, so please contact the store where you purchased the product for warranty.
So that sucks.
dont recommend i'm hoping they will provide a new one. Thank you for contacting us. According to the description, it is more likely that the sensor is defective. However, Smart ATO Lite (SATO-260P) is not authorized to be sold in the US, so please contact the store where you purchased the product for warranty.
So that sucks.
I use a tunze on my main system with no problem.
I have a 20 gallon nano and I am using this prism ato and it works great.
The ato is one of the most important component.
So it’s not a good idea to go cheap.
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I have a 20 gallon nano and I am using this prism ato and it works great.
The ato is one of the most important component.
So it’s not a good idea to go cheap.
Prism Auto Top Off
Keep salinity and your aquariums water level consistent with Reef Breeders low profile Prism-ATO. Water level changes are registered in fractions of a second using infrared level sensors and with all internal components built into the sensor, there are no additional controllers to mount. Reef...
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Salted
NJRC Member
As long as this thread is getting updated my Kamoer is still running fine. Only issue I had was one of maybe my own causing. I was noticing it not working occasionally about a month and a half ago. Cleaned the sensor and it would be ok for several days and then start screwing up again. I finally, as of about two weeks ago, moved my dosers' kalk line from my return section of my sump to the bubble trap between the fuge and return. No problems since. Pretty sure what was going on was that the surface skim the kalk leaves was coating the optical sensor. Fingers crossed that that was the issue and problem is solved.
Keep us posted. Still have not setup mine.
Salted
NJRC Member
Why not? Easy as can be. And I’m not a tech guy. My bubble magus doser sat in its box for two weeks because I was intimidated but it’s up and running. It really could be more user friendly though.
Lazy.
They can be used for that...i see two problems. Nothing insurmountable but would be my considerations
1. You need a separate sensor
2. Volume. Many dosers would have problems keeping up with high volumes of evaporation.
Salted
NJRC Member
My bubble magus tops out at 1999ml/day per head as far as volume.
I hate to be that guy. But you should just get a ATO.
Using a dosing is not going to work evaporation changes all the time. Getting your ato to work perfect is very important.
Your salinity is the most important parameter. Your
Skimmer won’t function properly If the water line is not the right water level. Your pump can run dry if you evaporate to much water. Just buy the best ato you can afford.
Using a dosing is not going to work evaporation changes all the time. Getting your ato to work perfect is very important.
Your salinity is the most important parameter. Your
Skimmer won’t function properly If the water line is not the right water level. Your pump can run dry if you evaporate to much water. Just buy the best ato you can afford.