Smart Level Controller

• How do I site the Smartlevel to get the best results?

  There are 2 Aquarium set ups commonly used : 1. Aquarium and Refill Tank: in this situation the sensor is placed in the aquarium with the sensor max mark being set to the water level you want. Use the magnet to secure the sensor in this position. Then the pump must be placed in your refill tank w...

• Is the Smartlevel sensor affected by Coralline Algae or limescale?

  Due to the way Smartlevel is designed, Coralline Algae should not affect the sensor. However with all electronic devices Hydor recommends the sensor is cleaned monthly.

• My Water is always moving in the sump, how will this effect the Smartlevel sensor?

  Hydor Smartlevel is unaffected by waves or turbulence in the sump. Hydor recommend that the Sensor is set to the correct level you want to achieve. The electronics in Smartlevel do the rest

• What Safety Features does the Smartlevel have?

  Smartlevel is smart…. Should the water level exceed the Max level on the sensor and go onto the Alarm level? Then a buzzer will beep on and off and a light will flash until the level is reduced and the controller reset (By turning  Smartlevel on and off). Should the level go below the Min sensor ...

• What size pump should I use with Smart Level?

  Hydor Smartlevel isnt issued with a pump as this is for the end user to decide. The Smartlevel unit will run a pump no larger than 50w . Hydor recommend that a 250 or 400lph should be ideal for top - up purposes as you will only need to top up a few litres of water daily. Hydor recommend Hydor Pi...

• Why has my Smartlevel allowed my aquarium to be overfilled?

  Overfilling is usually because of two situations: 1. The pump you are using to top up the Sump or Aquarium is too powerful: Hydor recommend a Hydor Pico 250lph (P16300) & 400lph (P16400) for sump refill and Pico 600/115lph (P14200) for Aquarium refill. Although the Hydor pumps seem small they...