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May 18th, 2008, 06:54 AM
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I installed a ATO on my tank. I use a 5 gallon salt bucket for my resevoir. My problem is that I noticed that when I replace it with a new full bucket of water that my water leval in the sump goes up quite a bit. It keeps filling way past the sensors. At first I thought it was because the pump was above the water line so I placed the pump on the floor and still same problem. Anybody have any idea why it's not stopping once it reaches the sensors?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening 
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May 18th, 2008, 08:25 AM
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Re: Ato
Make sure that the tip of the ATO hose going into your sump is not submerged because it can cause a siphon. If you need to you can zip tie it somewhere where the opening of the hose is 3-6 inches away from the level your sensors and water. Hope that helps
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 18th, 2008, 01:13 PM
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Re: Ato
If your ATO filler tube is submerged it is going to siphon until the water level in your sump and the container are the same level relative to each other.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120g SPS Mother Colony Tank, 40 g sump, back wall overflows, 2 closed loop circulation circuits 59X Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 35 years in marine aquarium trade and managing LFS's, 10 years with coral. Other Intrests: Coral Propagation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cabinetry, and Reef Systems Development
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May 19th, 2008, 02:39 AM
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Re: Ato
I bet that's what it was. I never gave it a thought. Thanks!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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