Apex Vs tunze ATO!

[Justkeepswimming]

I need to replace my cheap jbj ato because it is failing. I am in san diego during the week so i need something reliable! I want to hear people experience with Apex diy Ato and tunze osmolator 3155. Which should i go with and why? THANKS!

 

[xmas_one]

+1, I have an apex and I'm still running a mechanical float on a gravity feed. Looking to make the move to an aqualifter and switches, unsure of what switches to get.

 

[Usingthejohn]

I reused my jbj ato switches on my apex BOB. Just monitor them and clean before use

 

[Zoarder]

I use a 2 tunze even tho I have an apex. I like that the tunze will beep when the level is higher. And having an optic sensor as well as a float switch is awesome.

 

[Justkeepswimming]

+1, I have an apex and I'm still running a mechanical float on a gravity feed. Looking to make the move to an aqualifter and switches, unsure of what switches to get.

The cheap aqualifter pump was part of my problem... It wouldnt turn on every time!

I reused my jbj ato switches on my apex BOB. Just monitor them and clean before use

The problem is they dont always work for me and i dont want to be in sd and return section go dry. My parents house makes my tanks evap like crazy, about 10 gallons a week!! I am looking for maximum reliability!

 

[Justkeepswimming]

I use a 2 tunze even tho I have an apex. I like that the tunze will beep when the level is higher. And having an optic sensor as well as a float switch is awesome.

This is why i am leaning towards the tunze! Also i have turbos that got sumped after knocking over all my frags. The last thing i need is for them to get into my ato switches and mess things up! I came home one weekend and the turbo crawled over the baffles and was stuck on my return input!

 

[Zoarder]

This is why i am leaning towards the tunze! Also i have turbos that got sumped after knocking over all my frags. The last thing i need is for them to get into my ato switches and mess things up! I came home one weekend and the turbo crawled over the baffles and was stuck on my return input!

And it also has a strong magnet and a nice pump too

 

[newtothis]

Either option are great. My choice is the 3155,bc of the optic sensor and the high water alarm. But if you go with the apex, I would use better floats like one made by madison. Just be careful with the cheap chinese stuff, bc most of the stems are not sealed properly cuausing stray.. And thats the last thing you want..

 

[xmas_one]

Either option are great. My choice is the 3155,bc of the optic sensor and the high water alarm. But if you go with the apex, I would use better floats like one made by madison. Just be careful with the cheap chinese stuff, bc most of the stems are not sealed properly cuausing stray.. And thats the last thing you want..

James, do you have a link to the "good" switches?

 

[solitude127]

The problem is they dont always work for me and i dont want to be in sd and return section go dry. My parents house makes my tanks evap like crazy, about 10 gallons a week!! I am looking for maximum reliability!

For 10g a week, you need a reliable pump. Aqualifter is definitely not capable for that workload.
Tunze ATO pumps are great

 

[newtothis]

James, do you have a link to the "good" switches?

Here you go..did I mention they are the best...
http://madisonco.com/index.php/prod...nt/plastic/category/46-miniature-plastic.html

 

[newtothis]

[MENTION=7680]xmas_one[/MENTION], I still have a couple of these still left over from my DIY days when I still have had a tank...

 

[xmas_one]

[MENTION=7680]xmas_one[/MENTION], I still have a couple of these still left over from my DIY days when I still have had a tank...

Back in the olden times... two weeks ago!

Thanks for the heads up James.

 

[Justkeepswimming]

Here you go..did I mention they are the best...
http://madisonco.com/index.php/prod...nt/plastic/category/46-miniature-plastic.html

These look like the ones on the Jbj ato. They are ok!

 

[newtothis]

Back in the olden times... two weeks ago!

Thanks for the heads up James.

Dam 2weeks feels like its been a few years...gotta get another tank.

 

[newtothis]

These look like the ones on the Jbj ato. They are ok!

Yeah, its looks the same but it's not. In person the quality is far superior. The stem is we're you want to pay close attention too..I made my DIY ato bout 4 years ago and nvr had an issue with..

 

[Justkeepswimming]

Yeah, its looks the same but it's not. In person the quality is far superior. The stem is we're you want to pay close attention too..I made my DIY ato bout 4 years ago and nvr had an issue with..

With the apex? Pics?