400 Gallon Coral Flat Project

[Northernseacorals]

Flipped on the RO system a few hours ago.... ( going to take a while ! )

The Vertex Puratek 100 GPD system is actually making water at a rate of 5g every 27-30 minutes, so it's working much faster than advertised, the source water is room temperature and that does help somewhat for sure.

Ordered roughly 900lbs of dry rock ( will be plumbing another 180 ToughTub in for the rock), salt and 2x 1000w JbJ True Temp systems, Apex with 4 of 8 slot power-bars.

Thinking about going this direction for ATO... anyone familiar with this model?
http://www.genesisreefsystems.com/pr...d=01-000156-02

I emailed the company with a couple of questions, however still not committed

Next I am at a toss up over calcium reactor or dosing, I've never used dosing pump method before; however quite familiar with CA reactor and I would be interested to hear from people whom have switched from one to the other or back.

[gregzz4]

If you don't mind some more input ...
That ATO unit seems kinda pricey considering it only comes with float switches and no pump
I own no shares in Tunze but I'd say they don't compare
The Osmolator uses 1 float for backup and a sensor eye for the pump trigger. Plus it comes with a pump, and the latest models have an adjustment pot ( internal ) that controls the DC output to the 12v pump

PM me if you want some user feedback/install tips

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

If you don't mind some more input ...
That ATO unit seems kinda pricey considering it only comes with float switches and no pump
I own no shares in Tunze but I'd say they don't compare
The Osmolator uses 1 float for backup and a sensor eye for the pump trigger. Plus it comes with a pump, and the latest models have an adjustment pot ( internal ) that controls the DC output to the 12v pump

PM me if you want some user feedback/install tips

Quite right you are about the pump, and I do fancy the idea of the sensor eye system, well seems I've been on the fence about what system to use, I think I'm sold on the Tunze.

Will get one up on order tonight, when I receive it I might take you up on the installation tips mate.

Thanks.

[mseepman]

Not to question Tunze...cause their stuff is excellent...but you could also look at the Elos Osmolator. It is also a very good ATO...available at J&L.

[gregzz4]

I'll wait and see if the OP wants some feedback about the Elos before I clutter up his build thread more

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I'll wait and see if the OP wants some feedback about the Elos before I clutter up his build thread more

Please, the more the merrier !

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Northernseacorals

Please, the more the merrier !

OK then ...
I've looked at the Elos ATO and see some issues vs buying the Tunze ....
The Elos doesn't appear to come with hose, or a hose mounting system, and correct me if I'm wrong but I also don't see any kind of backup float or sensor for overfilling/high level

The only thing I see of note that the Elos has over the Tunze is the manual button for adding water, but the Tunze performs a pump cycle every time you plug it in, so that's covered
As stated earlier, there are tricks for setting up the Tunze, so I'll cover that if the OP PMs me, or wants to see it here

The Tunze has it all

Maybe some Elos users will chime in