Auto Top Off

xrobbx03 · 01-13-2007, 05:06 PM

Chuck what are you using for your auto top off system?

Loverotties · 01-13-2007, 08:30 PM

Float and a powerhead in a 5 gal. bucket.

ceige · 01-13-2007, 09:42 PM

I need to set mine up too. I have a single float switch that I need to setup

lizzardking · 01-13-2007, 10:21 PM

im running a tunze osmolator for my main tank and it is the nuts. optical not float so it keeps amazing accuracy.
on my smaller reef i have a float and power head. they are used on a timer as well so top off is only for 2 min 3x at night (dosing kalk) that way if the float fails ill only be pumping a few extra min not the whole bucket. when i wake up in the morning if it needs an extra min or two i manually hit the on switch of the timer.

xrobbx03 · 01-13-2007, 11:47 PM

something I have to start looking into. I am getting tired of doing it myself.

Chuck Spyropulos · 01-13-2007, 11:53 PM

I have heard really great things about the Osmolator.

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Originally Posted by lizzardking

im running a tunze osmolator for my main tank and it is the nuts. optical not float so it keeps amazing accuracy.
on my smaller reef i have a float and power head. they are used on a timer as well so top off is only for 2 min 3x at night (dosing kalk) that way if the float fails ill only be pumping a few extra min not the whole bucket. when i wake up in the morning if it needs an extra min or two i manually hit the on switch of the timer.

lizzardking · 01-14-2007, 08:24 AM

top off was the thing i hated to do the most b/c i knew if i missed a day water quality was afftected. topoff units take alot of work out of keeping a tank. once you have the topoff down you can start to play w/ kalk. now your doing more then just topping off.
the osmolator has totally turned me onto tunze. im trying to save up for the new nano's.

xrobbx03 · 01-14-2007, 11:24 AM

sounds good I will def be looking into one of those.

Chuck Spyropulos · 01-14-2007, 07:01 PM

For the Display system:

I use a Reef Filler Pump (not sure which one)
http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=386

and an electronic float switch
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ch.asp?CartId=

The Reef Filler pumps water from a 10 gallon rubbermnaid container that is filled by my RODI. The level is controlled via a Kent Float Valve.

For the QT:

I use an aqualifter pump that pumps water from a small water container to the QT sump. The level of the sump is controlled via a small electronic float valve that is wired directly into the aqualifter power cord. The RODI also fills this container and is controlled via anotjher Kent Float Valve.

Scuba_Dave · 01-14-2007, 07:18 PM

Thanks - just went & shut off my water

I just completed a 50g water change
I've made enough RO/DI to do another one