- Location
- Bronx, New York
So here are my first thoughts about the Genesis Reef Systems - Storm Replenishment System. It quite honestly is the most advanced and configurable automatic freshwater top off system on the market. It has three operating modes designed for various configurations and incorporated safety features which I will go into detail describing.
S1 Operating Mode
This operating mode is triggered by the float sensor and runs the top off pump for a designated amount of time that is set by the user. If the float sensor does not return to its original level (non triggered state) it will run the top off pump for a second time. However, as a safety precaution the second run using the user set time will be the last whether or not the water level is back to normal level.
S2 Operating Mode
I am currently running my system using the S2 operating mode. This mode works in much a fashion like traditional automatic top off units. When the water level drops and the float sensor is triggered the top off pump will be turned on until the float sensor returns to its normal position.
There is a 3rd mode S3 which I haven't fully read about so I am not going to comment on it currently. What I also like is that the unit allows you to manually suspend the top off system at the touch of a button or if you have the Genesis Reef Systems - Renew System works in tandem and will automatically suspend the top off system while water changes are done. Also the mountain system is system but unique in which is uses PVC pipe (Black and purdy looking) to mount the float sensors and protective shrouds that cover the float switches to protect for water disturbances or snails to prevent accidental triggering of the system.
My only gripe with the system currently are that out of the box the float sensors and shrouds are mounted using suction cups. I personally would have preferred if it used some sort of clip or magnetic mount system. But other than that I think this is the best automatic water top off system on the market. I can't wait to speak to Genesis Reef Systems on the specifics of getting my automatic water change system in place.
S1 Operating Mode
This operating mode is triggered by the float sensor and runs the top off pump for a designated amount of time that is set by the user. If the float sensor does not return to its original level (non triggered state) it will run the top off pump for a second time. However, as a safety precaution the second run using the user set time will be the last whether or not the water level is back to normal level.
S2 Operating Mode
I am currently running my system using the S2 operating mode. This mode works in much a fashion like traditional automatic top off units. When the water level drops and the float sensor is triggered the top off pump will be turned on until the float sensor returns to its normal position.
There is a 3rd mode S3 which I haven't fully read about so I am not going to comment on it currently. What I also like is that the unit allows you to manually suspend the top off system at the touch of a button or if you have the Genesis Reef Systems - Renew System works in tandem and will automatically suspend the top off system while water changes are done. Also the mountain system is system but unique in which is uses PVC pipe (Black and purdy looking) to mount the float sensors and protective shrouds that cover the float switches to protect for water disturbances or snails to prevent accidental triggering of the system.
My only gripe with the system currently are that out of the box the float sensors and shrouds are mounted using suction cups. I personally would have preferred if it used some sort of clip or magnetic mount system. But other than that I think this is the best automatic water top off system on the market. I can't wait to speak to Genesis Reef Systems on the specifics of getting my automatic water change system in place.
