Best dosing pump for Triton

gpwdr · May 29, 2015

I have a Vertex Libra. Some channels don't work some of the time. The Ice Cap dosing pump I have works great.

rinckemd · May 30, 2015

This is my triton setup. Neptune systems DOS with 5L containers. I'm mixing up 1/2 of the elementz a time. So far they've been very accurate, I've been watching to be sure the level is the same in the containers. The DOS isn't super quiet, mines in the basement below the tank, I wouldn't use them up with the tank.

djbetterly · May 30, 2015

So I could build a pump for you, super quiet, super accurate but setting up the control aspect can be a bit tedious and you do need a bit of code reading experience.

I bought 9 liter jugs and mixed up the elementz completely. I just fill my jugs as need be.

twilliard · Jun 3, 2015

Hi all!
I am new to posting on this forum but have been tagging along for quite some time now.
May I make a suggestion about dosing equipment and relative cost.
I have been using the Plum XL pumps for quite a while now. They are cheap and will allow you to control the dose down to .1 Ml an hour 24 hours a day.
Just as an idea of cost I just picked up a quad unit shipped to me for $45
I have been in this for over 10 years and this method is by far the cheapest and most accurate way to dose a tank.
thanks!

djbetterly · Jun 4, 2015

@twilliard, can you post a link to those pumps? I googled it but only came up with hospital infusion pumps.

twilliard · Jun 4, 2015

Hi sorry I should have clarified that. It is the Hospira infusion pumps. Also I used the wrong word in my post. I have a tri pump.
here is a picture of my triton setup.

I like to think my tank is in the ICU unit lol
These will let you know when there is any kind of failure of any sort with your dosing system.
it's simple, accurate and the most reliable from what I have learned.

djbetterly · Jun 4, 2015

How much did you pay for each of those pumps?

reefwiser · Jun 4, 2015

djbetterly said:
How much did you pay for each of those pumps?

http://www.dotmed.com/listing/pump-...8ANHIVmBXXRr1UVsEf0kswnna7MFix92mYaAss78P8HAQ

twilliard · Jun 4, 2015

It comes as one unit. It is much smaller than buying 3 separate pumps. J paid under 60$ for the unit minus the cost of the cassettes.
pm me if you have questions about this setup

twilliard · Jun 4, 2015

reefwiser said:
http://www.dotmed.com/listing/pump-iv-infusion/hospira/plum-a+/1842727?utm_source=base&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=Base&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7r-rBRDE_dXtgLz9-e4BEiQATeKG7B9lL8j5r8ANHIVmBXXRr1UVsEf0kswnna7MFix92mYaAss78P8HAQ

The A+ pumps are quite spendy for the purpose we use them for.

lexinverts · Jun 4, 2015

twilliard said:
Hi all!
I am new to posting on this forum but have been tagging along for quite some time now.
May I make a suggestion about dosing equipment and relative cost.
I have been using the Plum XL pumps for quite a while now. They are cheap and will allow you to control the dose down to .1 Ml an hour 24 hours a day.
Just as an idea of cost I just picked up a quad unit shipped to me for $45
I have been in this for over 10 years and this method is by far the cheapest and most accurate way to dose a tank.
thanks!

Where did you find that pump? I can only find hospital supply wholesalers that carry stuff like that.

twilliard · Jun 4, 2015

They are all over on eBay

-Logzor · Jun 4, 2015

For the price I would just go with a used litermeter setup for dosing.

djbetterly · Jun 5, 2015

Just saw this on tbaquatics..com

Seems like a decent deal, but I haven't compared prices.

Triton US · Jun 10, 2015

We love the DOS dosers

djbetterly · Jun 10, 2015

Another deal! These aren't as accurate as the DOS or others but if you're in a pinch this is an awesome deal. I grabbed one so I can start dosing acropower.

http://www.amazon.com/Jebao-Program...=1433816110&sr=1-25-spons&keywords=water+pump