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Unread 10/24/2015, 05:46 PM   #1
Tgreen182
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Question Biocube ato question

I'm in need of an ato, can't decide between a Tunze, JBJ, or Hydor. They all have good reviews bad reviews and are all in a similar price range. What's your experience?!


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Unread 10/24/2015, 06:37 PM   #2
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I use Tunze ATO's bulletproof. An great product support. Always easy to get parts if you need one. I have Tunze pumps 30 years old that still pump water.


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Unread 10/24/2015, 07:36 PM   #3
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I like that the Tunze comes with a pump and hose line, anyone here use the Hydor?


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Unread 10/24/2015, 08:18 PM   #4
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Tunze Nano for the win. Be careful that your hose doesn't extend too far into the back chamber. Shut off your pumps and make sure the water level doesn't reach the ATO hose, or else it can siphon tank water into your ATO jug, and eventually onto your carpet.

Ask me how I know...


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Unread 10/24/2015, 08:22 PM   #5
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Tunze Nano for the win. Be careful that your hose doesn't extend too far into the back chamber. Shut off your pumps and make sure the water level doesn't reach the ATO hose, or else it can siphon tank water into your ATO jug, and eventually onto your carpet.

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yep.. I made the same mistake with the hose being submerged.. lucky I caught my mistake before anything bad happened.

But yeah, Tunze 3155 for the win. I've had mine for about 10-11 months, and it has worked totally flawlessly. I love it.


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Unread 10/25/2015, 09:37 AM   #6
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Thanks for the input, Tunze wins again. My 9001 skimmer will appreciate the ato lol


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