NoobtoSalt Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looking for a good ATO that will fit in my Nuvo 8. I'm sick of topping off with a bottle of water daily (since I forget many days). New or used is fine so if your a shop let me k ow what you would suggest too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack-the-reefer Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I've built all of mine with aqualifter pumps and cheap float switches wired into an extension cord. If you don't mind the diy look, it takes about 10 minutes and 25$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I've built all of mine with aqualifter pumps and cheap float switches wired into an extension cord. If you don't mind the diy look, it takes about 10 minutes and 25$. I've thought about doing that too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Guess DIY is the way to go. Not sure if the shops locally are even on the forum anymore but if they are hit me up through pm on what you might have Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've bee using autotopoff.com float switch with relay for years. Added one at work with aqualifter and works pretty well. Aqualifter seems to stop working every few months for no reason though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've bee using autotopoff.com float switch with relay for years. Added one at work with aqualifter and works pretty well. Aqualifter seems to stop working every few months for no reason though. I looked on their site but couldn't really find any nano size floats. Will check again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I looked on their site but couldn't really find any nano size floats. Will check again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's under their custom tab for some reason. That's the one I've got on my nano at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have been using the Tunze nano with this latest tank and it works well. The pump is plenty strong enough and the magnetic mount is nice. I had always used ATO.com units before and they worked well also, I just don't like the Aqualifter pumps. They work well if they don't have to pump far but they are finicky. I got my Tunze on Amazon under the open box for like $90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmylucas Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've built all of mine with aqualifter pumps and cheap float switches wired into an extension cord. If you don't mind the diy look, it takes about 10 minutes and 25$. Dang that's a good idea. Might have to try that. You should post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've done the same thing, but for safety I would use a 12-volt DC power supply to run the relay (that turns on the pump) as well. If you used the whole 120 volts from the wall socket you could have a shocking hazard. I used this from Amazon for my frag set up: Ledwholesalers 30 Watt LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer 120 to 12 Volt DC Output, 3207It's $15.25. On my 110 gallon I actually used the power supply from an old Nintendo I found at the thrift store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have this one available. Its practically new used maybe three months. I also have a like new aqualifter thats maybe two weeks old and a container with a 1/2 bulkhead for the aqua lifter. If you're interested pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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