One of the crucial aspects of having a successful reef tank is having the tank be as stable as possible and this is especially true in terms of salinity. But when setting up a new system, one of the aspects…
10 items that make reefkeeping easier
We wouldn’t run a reef tank without these! RO Unit Filling up and maturing your tank with tap water is fine, but for topping up you need a pure source of water that will replace evaporation without making any levels…
WaveReef Safe-Fill can top off your Auto-Top-Off
Equipment manufacturer WaveReef has released three ATO devices all armed with a triple-level sensor. The Nato 3M and SMT-03M are both variations on a common theme, comprising a water level sensor that sits in the pump chamber of your sump,…
Flipper Auto Top Off is an elegantly designed “Glug Jug”
The Flipper Auto Top Off is a new device that has just been launched by the aquarium scraper people. Like the bottle refill ATOs we’ve seen recently the Flipper ATO doesn’t use any electricity, float switches, optical sensors, or even…
Kamoer ATO One combines optical and float sensors for safety
Micropump manufacturer Kamoer has added a new auto top-off device to its aquarium product portfolio. Named ATO One, this simple device uses a level sensor and a tiny powerhead to deliver fresh water from a reservoir when the main pump…
Smart ATO Nano HOB from Auto Aqua Review
Making up for lost water due to evaporation is one of the most important functions required of saltwater aquariums and there’s a myriad of ways to accomplish this. AutoAqua is one of the companies that’s been the most focused on…
Smart ATO Nano has a Unique Hang On Back Design
The Smart ATO Nano is the latest new form factor from AutoAqua, the company that dove headfirst into shaking up the auto top off device segment of the aquarium market. AutoAqua first made its mark with the very small Smart…
Reefology ATO: Using Float Valves for Auto Top Off
After you’ve learned how to mix proper seawater for your marine/reef/saltwater aquarium, the next most important concept to understand is the management of evaporation, and the automatic replenishment of water lost to evaporation. Whether you have a nano aquarium with…
Tunze Osmolator 2 Has Been Completely Redesigned
The Tunze Osmolator 2 is the company’s long awaited follow up to one of the most popular auto top-off solutions in the wider aquarium hobby. Power users of the Tunze Osmolator would be hard pressed to find much to improve…
The Best Auto Top Off Devices For Saltwater Aquariums – Reef Builders Gear Guide
Salinity is one of the most important parameters to maintain in a saltwater aquarium. Throughout the day water evaporates from your tank, but it’s only the freshwater that evaporates, and the salt is left behind. To maintain proper salinity you…
