twodaend Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) I've been looking at an auto top off setup, but it seems that all of them are made for rimless tanks. I have a rimmed tank and none of the parts that connect to the tank for the hose will fit. I'm trying a similar ATO as to this one in the link. Duetto2 Dual-Sensor Complete Aquarium ATO System However the bracket is way to small for a rimmed tank. I'm wondering if anyone knows a way to connect the hose to a rimmed tank so that the ATO can be used. For now, I'm using a IRWIN® 2" Quick Grip Handi-Clamp with the hose zip tied to the handle. This also allows me to have the proper height above the water line, but it is ugly. I'm hoping there is a better way to secure the hose especially on a rimmed tank. My All Glass Aquarium (the brand name) with the oak trim has a slightly thicker rim than the newer Aqueon tanks with the black trim. Edited February 28 by twodaend Added All Glass Aquarium vs Aqueon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 We’re you able to find something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodaend Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 (edited) I haven't found a good solution yet. I don't like to see the water line so I fill my tank up so that the trim covers the water line. Because of this I don't want the ATO tube to be in the water. I tried Zerodis Aquarium Tube Clips and they fit the Aqueon brand, but not the older All Glass Aquarium brand. They work ok, but I was hoping to find something better. I might try these Fish Tank Water Pipe Clamp, but I think they would work better on a bucket than on a tank. Edited March 8 by twodaend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodaend Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 (edited) @Guppysnail I finally was able to find something that would work on Etsy. I used the 2in version for my older All Glass Aquarium tank, and the 1.5in on my newer Aqueon tank. I could have used the 1.5 on both tanks, but I'm glad I got the larger one for more adjustments. 2in Adapter 1.5in Adapter Edited April 12 by twodaend 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 i have that same brand in my amazon cart. Didn’t even know that it was only made for rimless tanks. Really glad I saw this thread. Thank you for finding a solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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