4th doser

jporter17 · Jul 7, 2017

I have a GHL doser that I'm using to dose DKH, CA, and MG. What would be the best use for the currently empty 4th doser? Some have suggested Acro Power, and I'm looking for what might be best for a mixed SPS/LPS reef tank. Needs to be something that wouldn't require stirring and I could pour a little more than gallon in the container at a time. Could also switch off periodically. What would you suggest, and why. Thanks. JP

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 7, 2017

Organic carbon dosing, if you use it.

I also used a doser in a cooler to feed arctipods.

jporter17 · Jul 7, 2017

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
Organic carbon dosing, if you use it.

I also used a doser in a cooler to feed arctipods.

Thanks Randy. Are talking about vodka or vinegar as the carbon source?
A little more info on the tank. It's 130G and I currently run bio-pellets, and a Pax Bellum cheato reactor. It's fairly new at 3-4 months and I started with dry marco rocks and figured the cheato reactor and pellets would aide with phosphate removal. I do dose small amounts of Brightwell Reef Bio Fuel which I believe is a carbon source. Please expand on your suggestion and I will give it a shot. I appreciate the assist. JP

sundog101 · Jul 7, 2017

Don't want to get too off topic, but how do you feel carbon dosing through a doser compares to bio pellets?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 8, 2017

jporter17 said:
Thanks Randy. Are talking about vodka or vinegar as the carbon source?
A little more info on the tank. It's 130G and I currently run bio-pellets, and a Pax Bellum cheato reactor. It's fairly new at 3-4 months and I started with dry marco rocks and figured the cheato reactor and pellets would aide with phosphate removal. I do dose small amounts of Brightwell Reef Bio Fuel which I believe is a carbon source. Please expand on your suggestion and I will give it a shot. I appreciate the assist. JP

Yes. I used vinegar on a doser.