Why are most reefers choosing this ATO? It's the Best ATOs of 2019!

[@BRStv]

Best of 2019! ➡ Tunze Osmolator 3155 : brs.li/BRS_Tunze_Osmolator3155 ➡ Tunze Osmolator Nano : brs.li/BRS_Tunze_ATO_Nano ➡ AWC Auto Water Changer (Plus ATO) : brs.li/BRS_AutoAqua_AWC ➡ XP Aqua Duetto ATO : brs.li/BRS_Duetto_ATO ➡ Innovative Marine Hydrofill ATO : brs.li/BRS_IM_HydrofillATO ➡ Tunze Water Controller Solenoid : brs.li/BRS_Tunze_ATOSolenoid

[@ryangryniewicki953]

Where is the Neptune ATK?

[@vincentet70]

Went to purchase but not in stock. Hopefully you guys can get some soon

[@joeymerrell8585]

I've used the osmolator, it's an amazing unit. My current unit is the awc. Been using it for over a year now and the ease of use coupled with the auto water change is in my opinion is awesome. I change 1.5 gallons a day, so it makes my maintenance less over all. Once a week I top off my rodi, and salt water reservoirs, and dump the old water.

[@macleader8442]

We definitely need a 2020 update because I think the Autoaqua Auto Water Changer is going to take the win for sure!!! Cant wait to to the update!

[@mjweismann111]

No Neptune ATK anywhere on this list?

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@TheCheesewalrus]

I also use an apex but I feel like running everything through it has its own set of risks. A 3155 combined with Neptunes leak sensors suits my needs better.

[@ReefingwithO]

@@TheCheesewalrus Agreed - When the ATK is connected to the APEX and the controller fails - your dosing and ATK also fail. You can run the ATK in standalone mode but I feel that's like buying a nice car and throttling it. I use a Osmolator and tell the APEX to leave it on and let it do its thing.

[@jennanation6992]

Is the tunze nano as reliable as the regular tunze? Iknow oyu said it works differently! Would it be enough for 1 36 gallon bowfront with about a0 gallon sump? I do get a lot of evaporation living in florida! I have always topped of myself but cant keep skimmer running all the time! Its wacky! I have a esopps but some reason I have a hard time! I think i heard you say once that skimmers stop skimming if you put hands in water so is that true because that could be why! I dont have all corals mounted and always seem to be getting new ones so thats why i havnt mounted them all yet and my snaill, fish ect keep knocking them over!

[@CharlesKippax]

Ive been using the AutoAqua Smart ATO now on my 400 gallon for a year and just love it. After the first full water change and a few auto top offs it learns the correct amount of time it should run for each and if it goes over that by a certain amount then it automatically stops and sends out an audible alert. It can be paired with their plug adapters to run larger pumps or a solenoid to connect to an RO system. Mine is connected to 20 gallon bucket of RO and a 40 gallon brute can on wheels that is full of new salt water that is changes into the system at 5 gallons nightly. I'm still on the original pumps it came with and love the system it has saved me sooooo much time in my tank upkeep.

[@cjdangles]

The max head height for the Osmolator pump is listed at 7.2 ft. Ryan said that can be adjusted though? What’s the actual max? I want to have my ATO res in the basement right below the tank. From basement floor to tank top would be maybe 12 ft.

[@karennation3580]

Are you saying the size of your reservoir is a redundancy feature? I only have room for 2 1/2 gallon container for my 20 gallon ato so am I ok not adding another redundancy? My 36 gallon I plan on a 5 gallon container. I am racking my brain on figuring out what to use as a redundancy because I cant afford a tunze 355 and the nano dosnt have good reviews. Does the nano have the exact same features as a big boy 355? I was thinking of a float valve for my 36 but my sump is only 10 t o15 gallons and my skimmer and filter sock take up so much room that I dont know if I can fit one. What is another backup thats easy to install and small inexpensive or do I need it with the small containers as my reservoir?

[@18rekameohs]

No neptune atk included?

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@JeremyHerman]

We just need a BRS branded ATO ;-)

[@ShadowTheNinjaKitty]

I like the AutoAqua Smart ATO. Great for Nano and pico setups. I don’t think anything is as small as it is

[@JVHammond]

Aren’t all of the improvements already in the ATK? Smart timer that learns, triple redundancy, leak sensors???

[@xDevMaNxx]

agree with the ATK Jason, adding smart stuff to the 3155 would make it over 250 way to pricey

[@18rekameohs]

Exactly my thoughts

[@NanRotix]

atk version one was garbage. version two just came out and hasn't been trailed and proven. I'm not surprised it's off this list. Maybe when they gather more data they'll back it.

[@istandwithisreal8883]

If I have a 50 gallon with a 20 gallon sump which auto top off would you recommend

[@BRStv]

My suggestion would be the Tunze Osmolator 3155. Not a ton of high end features, but it's one of those pieces of equipment that simply works. We use this ATO more than any around the BRS office.

[@istandwithisreal8883]

Bulk Reef Supply thank you

[@Fred-eg9sx]

Does refugium lights mess with the optical sensor?

[@TheGabrielberki]

I finally got my Tunze after dealing with a shittier ATO and I can finally sleep at night.

[@damiandeans9265]

No Smart ato micro? I’ve had mine for 4+ years and can’t fault it,

[@DavidBrunsII]

I want the tune 3155 but am running a small 10 gallon AIO. What's the diameter of the sensor magnet? I want to see if itll fit in my return chamber.

[@JTReef]

Avast ATO! I never see any credit given to these great ato’s. And great pumps also. I use a diaphragm pump they sell. 400ml/minute @ 0ft head. And capable of 30psi. That’s 70 feet. So you could push water up several floors. And it can also be ran dry. I love it. Great little pump.

[@alifelesordinary]

I know this is an older video, but how would you set one of these up when your top off reservoir is downstairs and your aquarium is upstairs? Do any of them have long enough cords or wifi connections or something else?

[@bmille6]

Not sure why they did not include the Neptune ATK. 3 levels of redundancy, automatically notifications on your phone, integrated in the apex, and super easy to setup. I have it connected directly to RODI unit. I trust it explicitly.

[@chrislocke1042]

I got a issue not with my ATO but with the ph levels using my ATO.. OK I don't have a fancy ATO but it puts water in my tank so I'm OK with that but I add buffer to my 5Gal bucket it's 8.0 -8.3 area but when I check my tank ph it stays around 7.6....2 weeks ago I stopped using the Ato just add RO from my 5Gal bucket to talk as needed with a bowl and PH is perfect at all times.. Any answers?

[@BRStv]

pH can be impacted based on a whole host of things, but in our homes, CO2 usually has the biggest impact. So any changes in how often you're home, how many people are in the house, if your windows are open, etc can all affect pH. The type of alkalinity supplement that you're using can also impact pH. For example, if you're using Soda Ash, you'll get a pH boost. If you're using sodium bicarbonate, your pH will remain largely unchanged.

[@jaksmith6465]

only one of those switches itself off during water changes , what do you do for the other ones to stop it from deluting your tank during a water change ?

[@BRStv]

You'll want to turn your ATO off when you perform a water change.

[@joshbroadbent2341]

No neptune ATK?

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@salparmar7861]

What about the ATK from Neptune?? What’s your thoughts on that??

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@vincentet70]

What size would you recommend for a 125gal?

[@BRStv]

Assuming you have a sump, I would suggest the Tunze Osmolator 3155

[@chrisloya6988]

Hey guys, huge fan of yours! This isn't reef related, but my son is buying a 75 gallon tank for his red earned slider, and he's getting evaporation. He's planning on filling the tank a little bit more than halfway, so would any of the products that you trust be beneficial for his setup?

[@BRStv]

Awesome! Really any of these ATO systems would work. That said, since it's a freshwater system, topping off manually every week or so is probably the most popular way to go since you don't have to worry about salinity swings.

[@Jerdel100]

How well does the optical sensor work in complete darkness?

[@BRStv]

Depends on the brand, but with the Tunze 3155 for example, we've never had issues with it not filling or overfilling at night.

[@lovermansmith9082]

Great vid, ! Thanks ! In the case of RODI directly to top off , What would you do to guarantee. 0 tds water straight from the RODI unit . A RODI unit with an auto back flush comes to mind . Any other suggestions ?

[@BRStv]

As long as the water is passing through good resin before leading to the tank this should be 0 TDS. We would be sure to have a float valve, and back up like the Flood Guardian for redundancy.

[@lovermansmith9082]

@@BRStv Cool ! Thanks ! Good to know !

[@jamesbenbow1984]

Can you change the flow speed on the Tunze Nano during the timer like the 3155? Love your work from Australia 🇦🇺👍

[@BRStv]

The flow speed cannot be changed on the Nano version.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Google the Ripple ATO. Good product half designed in Australia👌

[@Harolddespui]

Reduce the flow with a small inline faucet?

[@meatrocket1]

The ATK 👍🏻

[@Rafiki5333]

I still own a level-loc and it works great!

[@BRStv]

No WAY! If you get a chance to post pictures on our #AskBRStv page I'm sure Ryan would love to see it still in action! :)

[@greencityaquatics851]

Duetto ATO has failed in the ON position for me MANY times. I have it in my tank since I have no sump and the sunlight in the room [even though it is indirect] causes the sensors to fail. Flooded my floor many times. I'm watching this video to find a replacement.

[@klipprand]

Why no Neptune ATO?

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@garysteinert8040]

Any updates too this list

[@BRStv]

We don't have a best of 2020 or 2021 video on ATO's but the truth is that not much has changed in the ATO offerings out there. We did bring in ReefBreeders ATO's somewhat recently and those would have to be high up on the list of budget friendly options.

[@garysteinert8040]

@@BRStv thanks for reply…

[@marcussreef]

Using the Hydrofill controller and matching pump and has been working flawlessly for awhile now. I do wipe off the titanium probes here and there. I am curious about the Tunze now. Can we get a best of dosing pumps please? Including most accurate and best stand alone wifi versions please? I have scoured the internet and KZbin and there truly is not a heck of a lot of information out there. As far as stand-alone units I was thinking maybe a ghl or a Kamoer x4 but a little insight would be nice before spending the premium dollar for a doser. Is one brand better than the other? Does one Skimp on quality versus the other?

[@randolphcrasto440]

The hydro fill is gerat. my only issue with mine is one of magnets that hold the probes to the glass started corroding in the sump. No harm done to livestock. But it is annoying so now i have to clip the probe onto my tank. the suction cups are pretty use less

[@marcussreef]

@@randolphcrasto440 Sorry to hear that man. That sucks!

[@1MartinWaite]

For a doser look at the Dosetronic from Focustronic its 5 heads totally stand alone but can connect to the Alkatronic and auto adjust dosing based off alkalinity test results and they say it will be able to connect to the new Mastertronic when it comes out and that measures your Nitrate, phosphate, cal, mag, and something else which they haven't yet released the details on.

[@BRStv]

This is a great idea, and one we plan to cover in our best of series! I would keep an eye out. (:

[@serenabennett3622]

Sadly I found out too late that the Tunze nano doesn’t work on a rimmed aquarium 🥺

[@BRStv]

It'll still work, but you might not be able to keep the water level as high as you probably would like to.

[@robertt8874]

LOL, My Tunze failed in the on position 3 months ago and dump 5gal of fresh into my 55gal display overflowing the tank in my front room. Never say never

[@TheCheesewalrus]

was it the 3155?

[@robertt8874]

@@TheCheesewalrus No, mine didn't have eye sensor. But did have the backup shutoff timer. I think the float sensor failed because I left the magnetic glass cleaner next to it but cant figure out why the backup cutoff timer failed. The timer suppose to cut off after 3 mins. I tested float switch it seemed to work fine, it was clean. I didn't trust it anymore so I replaced it with a ATO with 2 eye sensors and timer cutoff, screw the float switches. I was just saying never say never just because of a brand name. Everyone was saying the Tunze I had was the most reliable on the market when I bought it.

[@robertt8874]

@@TheCheesewalrus I should clarify my Tunze was a older model but I didn't take it out the box and start using it till this year. It was only in the tank 4 months before it failed

[@TheCheesewalrus]

Robert T good on you for clearing that up. the redundancy of safety’s is where the extra money goes and makes it that much safer. Hopefully it didn’t cause you any financial loss.

[@NeoStorm_401]

Can I use the 3152 Tunze on a 40 Breeder with sump ??

[@BRStv]

You definitely can :)

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Had to get the tunze ya had for sale for $160 lol i was gonna get a cheaper ome but for $40 less on the tunze why not?

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

I can report my Smart ATO Micro finally failed after more than three years of 100% perfect operation across three different tanks (two fresh, one salt) and one house move. I’m happy to say that even though it appeared water somehow got into the optical sensor and made it go haywire with beeping and flashing lights, it did not cause the pump to fail in the on position - it died a dignified death without flooding my tank, which is more than a lot of people can say about their much more expensive ATOs. So yeah, I trust the Smart ATO Micro and AutoAqua. Good product at a fair price.

[@shanewolfe3537]

Where’s the Neptune?!

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@oceanslide]

no jbj ato?

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO system, but had not stood out in our "best of" categories!

[@TheCheesewalrus]

reefing is the only activity I can think of where the hobbyists defend their purchases to the death despite an array of options. don't believe me? read how many disgruntled ATK owners are in the comments.

[@bryanbench4947]

NO ATK??? I replaced my Tunes for the Neptune ATK. Tunes could not handle the 4 gallons a day ATO with the head pressure I have. Even with the knob turned all the way up.

[@steveminer3972]

Love my reef tank for 14yrs. Just got too expensive.😐 spent a ton of doe

[@jonnymbuna]

Mr cheap skate

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Love my Aqua Duetto and have had zero issues with it ever. I read hundreds of reviews on the Tunze nano and I would say 70% of those were bad reviews.

[@PabloTBrave]

Netune atk should have enough connection on atk kit for ATO + awc sensors in sump ATO container awc container and waste water container 3 pumps unstoppable

[@randyfrazier8307]

I got first like and 2nd comment!!!

[@jamesparrott2073]

Yeah! Where is the neptunes in relation to the others

[@BRStv]

This is not a bad ATO, just didn't win the "best of" in any of the categories we looked at. Can't be the best in everything. (:

[@audiotom3855]

Interesting. The 3155 Tunze is the reliable one and the 3152 is the unreliablest. Every month it woke me up cause of false operation -.-

[@Make_it_Wurk]

I've had 4 tunze ATO's burn up I will never buy their products again, I'm surprised by this review... Now he did say it never stayed on and that's true but I never had one last a year. I've had the Icecap ATO since it was released and it's still running to this day, I will buy it again, they should have added it to the list

[@BRStv]

Glad to hear that you've had positive experiences with the IceCap ATO 🙂

[@TheClemo]

neptune apex atk definitely the most reliable

[@jasont5838]

I can tell these are the best units because a Neptune is nowhere to be seen.

[@jamesbenbow1984]

Jason T ?

[@1MartinWaite]

Agree, I would never buy Neptune stuff I would never trust everything connected to 1power point I like to know that if 1 fuse blows my system can cope unlike apex Neptune which powers the full tank!

[@jasont5838]

It's not just that. The build quality and design is utter trash. The magnet fell apart on my Neptune ATO within 2 weeks of owning it. Came unglued because of exposure to salt water lol. The high water sensor failed closed within 2 months. The way the float valve is set up, it doesn't fit in a lot of returns because it's way too big. It also leaks :) The pump decides to fail once in a while for no real reason, have to unplug and plug back in. If you have an Apex, like I do, you'll find this level of quality is pretty consistent across their product line. I'll probably get a Tunze this year or early next.

[@CincinnatiReefer]

Seems like the whole last few minutes you are talking about things you would like to see and we have it already, the ATK that you neglected to include for some odd reason. The only ATO that has a physical way of stopping the water if the eyes and floats were to fail.

[@TurboM]

2023 Red Sea made it

[@Elbaz_python]

Tunze is crap mine broke down after 3 months they are very sensitive to humidity

[@n8nkqrp595]

People are coming unglued here because it doesn't interface with a Neptune? People - listen to yourselves. You are in too deep. Unless you're going to be away from home for extended periods of time - actually interract with your tank. In person. Standing before your tank. Not behind a smart phone or PC. Add water to the sump as needed. By hand. It's not too hard... you just pour it in. You'll save money and you'll become more intimate with your system and it's community of inhabitants. This high-end gear hustle by all these channels is getting old

[@mikemcnamee6030]

N8NK QRP I wouldn’t trust any of these ato’s. If you already have an apex you can piece together a much more redundant ato for $90. That’s a cheap price to avoid having to pour in water 365x a year.

[@ShadowTheNinjaKitty]

It’s not so easy with nano and pico setups. Adding too much water is way too easy, and water evaporates very fast. It’s easy to say that you can just add water manually in larger setups, but it’s 100% advantageous to have an ATO on small setups. I have one on my 5 gallon for example

[@BRStv]

I 100% understand where you're coming from. I've never been more in tune with a tank than when I was topping it off daily. That said, with vacations, smaller water volumes, and hectic schedules, sometimes an ATO is best for the tank's long term stability.