400 Gallon Coral Flat Project

[lastlight]

it would cut down on the number of people trying to paint their pvc too lol.

[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 !