pump size for diy ATO?

[ckprax]

I am following the diy ATO on melevsreef and it is for a NC24. The water resivoir is at the bottom of the stand so there will be about 4 feet of head pressure. I know that i will not need a large power head but i am not sure if a small one will be able to pump up into my tank as i see most are only rated for 20" or less of head pressure. Any help would be greatly appreciated and remember i am a college student so i don't have big bucks for this project. Thanks again

[am3gross]

i use a maxi jet 1200 for my topoff and it goes up about 4-5 feet.

[goreefer]

I use two Aqua Lift pumps in series. When you use them in series they will pump to about 5-6 feet.

[sjm817]

Originally posted by goreefer
I use two Aqua Lift pumps in series. When you use them in series they will pump to about 5-6 feet.

Same here. Works like a charm.

[ckprax]

ok cool thanks
i was looking at a rio 600 but maybe a mj900 or 1200. Thanks for the input.

[MMM33732]

I used a powerhead at first but later switched to an aqua lifter due to noise. The powerheads always seems to make a loud click when the turned on at night. Aqua lifter is completely silent and great at night.

[Jester]

I've been thinking of switching to an aqua lifter pump instead of my maxijet... I think my maxijet dumps way too much water at once... I want the water to refill slowly...

[goreefer]

The Aqualifters work perfect for top off systems. You never hear them, the fill rate is slow, and they do not need much maintence.