Smart ATO failure Auto Top off failure (1 Viewer)

[acharpenter]

I found this video awhile back when I was researching a Smart ATO so it was in the back of my mind after I installed my Smart ATO.

Over the last couple months I have noticed some of my Zoa colonies not doing so well and couldn't figure it out.

The other night I went to replace my Smart ATO with a Micro Smart ATO and as I was pulling the old one I was telling a fellow reef bud who was hanging out about the video I had seen a while back. Sure enough, the same thing happened to my Smart ATO. Could have been cracked for 3 months or more - note to all - use caution and check the wet side if your using a Smart ATO.

Video:
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Pics of mine:

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[Fisherman7]

I just noticed this on my Tunze Osmolator and was going to post about it. Do you think the rust is bad for the tank inhabitants?

 

[acharpenter]

I just noticed this on my Tunze Osmolator and was going to post about it. Do you think the rust is bad for the tank inhabitants?

Just saw this - yes, it is

It's not leaching huge so not catastrophic - but do get it out

 

[jlanger]

Nice pictures!

Remember to check ALL magnets!
My TLF NanoMag rusted out and caused some issues with my nano tank a while back.

 

[acharpenter]

Nice pictures!

Remember to check ALL magnets!
My TLF NanoMag rusted out and caused some issues with my nano tank a while back.

Good point- imma check my rock magnets - and the pics suck!!!

 

[Kyle T.]

Have your corals gotten any better since removing the old ATO?

 

[TheJesus]

I put all my stuff like this in clear shrink wrap or zip locks cut to fit. Keeps them water tight and does not effect IR.

 

[DarkSky]

Aren't most of us putting rust in our tanks when we run GFO?

 

[cheezybuda]

Difference being that most of those magnets are neodymium, iron and boron, not just an iron oxide

 

[Fishfoo]

So is this the case with the micro as well? Or just the regular smart ATO?

 

[AaronBliss]

This same exact thing happened with my Smart ATO. Piece of crap, would never recommend to anyone.

 

[acharpenter]

So is this the case with the micro as well? Or just the regular smart ATO?

I have been running the micro since I posted this and have had no issues at all. The way the micro's are built is much better done to avoid this issue.

Coralvue did send me a replacement wet side for the faulty peice from the regular - I wouldnt want to sell it to anyone and have this possibly have this happen to them so I am just hanging onto it as a backup

I am very pleased with the Micro BTW