Auto Top-Off Questions

Master Er

New Member
What would be more accurate in terms of topping-off a Pico tank, the float-switch type or the one that uses gravity? I made myself an auto top-off system but still am contemplating whether I should use a pump or just rely on gravity. At the moment it works using gravity (nurce) but I did some minor mods to it to accept a pump by switching one hose. Will post pics on DIY Index tomorrow.
 

incysor

New Member
It depends on the size of the pico. If you're talking a 2g tank then I'd probably go with a float switch, if you're talking a .75g, then I'd probably go with the gravity version, cause I wouldn't want the float switch taking up space.

I think that they're about the same as far as reliability as long as you're good with you're DIY, which you are.
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Master Er

New Member
Thanks for the advice, either way is good then. And thanks for the complement...I'll be posting it after i'm done with this message.
 
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