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[solo]

I have a full fledged APEX, don't want to spend a lot of $$$ on getting a Tunze Osmolator or a Tunze Nano.

I'm building this for a Solana 34 G, any suggestions?

 

[Widdy]

DIY an Apex Breakout box and add 2 float switches.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1847474

I think it's the FLT002's that most companies use in our hobby -- http://www.chicagosensor.com/Vertical-Mount_Float_Switches.html

Use Apex's code to program in your fail safes. I may go this route. Right now I'm running a DIY dual float switch w/dual 5v relays (one for each float switch) in a project box. But I don't like not being able to take advantage of Apex's coding to control/monitor the float switches. I'm just running it with an OSC command to limit ATO pump to 10 minutes max of run time every hour.

 

[redfishblewfish]

Well you won?t need your Apex, but AquaHub makes a nice little kit to build your own ATO. Here is a link to their premium kit: (OOPS! I can't post a link until I get to five posts.....just search Aquahub dot com)

This is what I put on my tank, along with an aqualifter. I like the fact that you have a back-up float for when the primary one goes?.and that has already happened for me.