Dosing Pump Recommendations

Rechelle Fleck · Jan 5, 2019

I am in the process of setting up a second tank which is a 75 gallon rimless (Merry Christmas to me). I have everything except rock, sand and a dosing pump. What dosing pumps do you guys use for this size tank? It will be a reef tank with potential SPS (Reef Breeder light), LPS, and some softies.

Thank you!!

SPR1968 · Jan 5, 2019

When I asked a similar question a few years ago and researched I went for the Kamoer 4 channel doser

It’s very easy to use and reliable and I would buy it again without hesitation

dbl · Jan 5, 2019

You will likely get a lot of options here, but I'm a huge fan of GHL dosers. I have the older versions (master and slave) and have found them rock solid.

AquaLifeStudio · Jan 5, 2019

I second ghl. I've got two "doser 2.1" units, one of which is hooked up to a ghl kh director. I've got a "doser maxi" for water changes on my big tank and i would have another for my nano if I can find a way to afford one.

Crabs McJones · Jan 5, 2019

If you're running an apex on your system, I really like the DOS. I've been using one for a couple weeks now and loving it so far. The integration into the fusion app makes it a breeze to install, calibrate, and setup a dosing schedule. I've got mine semi-fine tuned in to dose 24/7 so my alk and calcium never swing. It sure beats manually dumping my 2 part in every morning and every evening lol.
I have never used but have heard many great things about the GHL unit mentioned above. A good friend of mine uses one and has nothing but good things to say about it

ryeguyy84 · Jan 5, 2019

Maybe I got lucky but after my brs doser crapped out (I got a few years before the gears completely stripped) I got a jebao 4 head doser and it's been great. I downgraded my dosing containers from gallon size to 500ml just in case but so far so good.

CaptainOver · Jan 5, 2019

I used the Jabeo DP-4 for a while, but within a year, 2 of the 4 heads failed. I eventually switched to BRS dosers and they have been running well for 2 years - every hour for 5 minutes. I might be tempted to switch to the Apex DOS unit, but haven't been able to justify the cost (yet) with my existing ones running well.

PEP12 · Jan 5, 2019

I have been running 2 Apex DOS 2years in one tank and 2 in my other younger tank for 1 year FAULTLESS

Rechelle Fleck · Jan 6, 2019

CaptainOver said:
I used the Jabeo DP-4 for a while, but within a year, 2 of the 4 heads failed. I eventually switched to BRS dosers and they have been running well for 2 years - every hour for 5 minutes. I might be tempted to switch to the Apex DOS unit, but haven't been able to justify the cost (yet) with my existing ones running well.

For the sake of budget (I still have to purchase, sand, rock and eventually livestock), I was thinking of starting out with this model. I figure if I can get 2 years out of it, for the cost, I'll be ahead and then I can save up for the Apex DOS.

Gareth elliott · Jan 6, 2019

Rechelle Fleck said:
For the sake of budget (I still have to purchase, sand, rock and eventually livestock), I was thinking of starting out with this model. I figure if I can get 2 years out of it, for the cost, I'll be ahead and then I can save up for the Apex DOS.

If have the additional $100 the coralvue doser is an upgraded dp-4. Better pump heads and wifi controllable. Biggest issue i have had with the Dp4 is its a pain in the butt to reprogram when you dosage increases or change to a different solution.

Other sidenote for the dp4 Calibrate it every 3 months minimum.

Scrubber_steve · Jan 6, 2019

Don't get a Jabao.

kles · Jan 6, 2019

Yep stay away from the jabeo! Iv had 2 and both did same thing when I was home luckily but both a year a part or so one time dumped a gallon of alk solution look over at my tank and was white went in the doser was still running and unplugged it plugged back in still was running .the second one was using did same thing but was not alot left in the container but never the less there garbage wouldn't risk my tank to save couple $ .

RCS82 · Jan 6, 2019

Well I'll do the usual and recommend what I'm using lol. Love the ghl and my doser 2.1 hasn't skipped a beat in over 2 years. Haven't had to change anything like rollers or motors. It is feature rich as the standalone doser can run your ATO, and can run a temp probe even. Will alarm when containers are nearing empty plus more. If you can't have a Ferrari on the driveway then have a Ferrari for a dosing pump.

Nick30G · Jan 6, 2019

Coral Box Wifi Doser I have been using a for a few weeks now... its $180 for the doser itself, $220 for the doser, dosing container, and tube holder. So far has been working great for me and is programmable via your phone