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Need Recommendation on Dosing Equipment.

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TH3C1SC0K1D
, 10-23-2011 at 08:55 PM (3639 Views)
Okay so I am at the stage where I would like to add a dosing unit on my aquarium to automate the addition of Zooplankton, Phytoplankton, Magnesium and Kalkwasser (seperate it from the auto top off unit currently in place) and also to control the effluent from my Calcium reactor. Price is not too much of a factor and I have been thinking about two dosing units in particular. What are everyone thoughts?


GHL ProfiLux Stand Alone Dosing System, 4 Pumps with Controller
http://www.aquacave.com/ghl-profilux...ller-3023.html


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Bubble Magus T01 Dosing Pump
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/BM-T01.html

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  1. melev's Avatar
    I think you may be over-automating your tank personally.

    Phytoplankton has to stay chilled, unless you plan to fill up a small container daily for it to draw from.

    The effluent of the Calcium Reactor can't be controlled by a dosing pump.

    Magnesium and Kalkwasser can be metered out with such a pump.

    Zooplankton - unknown. How much are you dosing of that?
  2. TH3C1SC0K1D's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by melev
    I think you may be over-automating your tank personally.

    Phytoplankton has to stay chilled, unless you plan to fill up a small container daily for it to draw from.

    The effluent of the Calcium Reactor can't be controlled by a dosing pump.

    Magnesium and Kalkwasser can be metered out with such a pump.

    Zooplankton - unknown. How much are you dosing of that?
    I think that with the size of my aquarium I am focusing more on the precision of dosing. No the Phytoplankton that I have and Zooplankton products are all from Brightwell Aquatics and I will be refrigerating it for storage but it specifically states on the bottle that refrigeration is not necessary, but it will extend the shelf life of the product. Why do you say I cannot control the effluent of the calcium reactor? I know a few people on Reef Central who have the input of their Calcium Reactors fed with Peristaltic Pumps for the very reason of controlling water flow through the unit with precision. Just would like to hear your thoughts on why you don't think this is possible? Also I am not sure how much I am dosing currently but I would like smaller doses like 1ml to 5ml about 2 to 3 times a day. I am sure the Acropora Corals and Angels in my aquarium would love it. Let me know your thoughts. I'm am always open to hearing everyone ideas so I can approach tasks with the most efficient process. Thanks again!