Dosing Pump

[Wes Allsbrook]

Trying to do some research on preferred dosing pumps. I am probably going to start adding corals besides softies so levels may start changing between water changes.

Any suggestions on how to get started would be great!

 

[JumboShrimp]

It’s funny how each brand of dosing pump seems to scream, “I’m the BEST!”… “No, I’M the best!!” Enjoy the journey.

 

[Wes Allsbrook]

It’s funny how each brand of dosing pump seems to scream, “I’m the BEST!”… “No, I’M the best!!” Enjoy the journey.

Especially when you read the reviews. It gets even more complicated.

 

[calli]

Depends on what you are dosing, what will you be dosing?

 

[Wes Allsbrook]

Depends on what you are dosing, what will you be dosing?

I’m guessing my consumption wouldn’t be too high for a while? So calcium, alk and potentially mag.

 

[calli]

I’m guessing my consumption wouldn’t be too high for a while? So calcium, alk and potentially mag.

Ah okay, so you want to start with a four head option. The Echotech ones are modular so you could start with those and add as you need.

Kamoer are also good dosers, but come at a bit of a higher up front cost for the four head options.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I’m guessing my consumption wouldn’t be too high for a while? So calcium, alk and potentially mag.

Magnesium on a dosing pump is overkill. Adding magnesium once a week is plenty often enough.

 

[Wes Allsbrook]

Ah okay, so you want to start with a four head option. The Echotech ones are modular so you could start with those and add as you need.

Kamoer are also good dosers, but come at a bit of a higher up front cost for the four head options.

Like this?

Versa Pump 4 Pack with Base Station

With the release of their new Versa Peristaltic pumps, EcoTech Marine is setting a new standard in peristaltic pumps. The 4 pack with base station offers incredible capability and value. The Versa excels in many precision aquarium pump applications, including dosing, auto top off (ATO)...

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[calli]

Magnesium on a dosing pump is overkill. Adding magnesium once a week is plenty often enough.

Good call out, I would lean towards the Echotech option then you can grab two now, if you want to add something later you can buy another dosing head.

 

[Wes Allsbrook]

Magnesium on a dosing pump is overkill. Adding magnesium once a week is plenty often enough.

I guess testing will tell but I try to do weekly water changes. I wonder if that would be enough.

 

[calli]

These ones are okay too if you need something that does not require continuous duty/constant dosing.

X1 Pro Wifi Dosing Pump

New WIFI Controllable Dosing | Stand-Alone or With Other Kamoer X1 Pro Wifi Pumps The Kamoer X1 Pro Wifi Dosing Pumps are perfect for almost any aquarium that needs liquids dosed up to 24 times per day. The single-channel dosing pump can be controlled on its own, or in a sequence with other X1...

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[Wes Allsbrook]

These ones are okay too if you need something that does not require continuous duty/constant dosing.

X1 Pro Wifi Dosing Pump

New WIFI Controllable Dosing | Stand-Alone or With Other Kamoer X1 Pro Wifi Pumps The Kamoer X1 Pro Wifi Dosing Pumps are perfect for almost any aquarium that needs liquids dosed up to 24 times per day. The single-channel dosing pump can be controlled on its own, or in a sequence with other X1...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I was thinking something like once a day? Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[rocket098]

Just get a jebao 4 head with WiFi like 69 bucks. Works fine and the app is good. I get my mastertronic alk results and use the jebao app to adjust the dosing if I need to from anywhere. Can’t beat that deal.

 

[WVNed]

Every one available has had a thread on it not working correctly on here.
I chose to get a Bubble Magus TM11 with slave and all 7 heads have run fine for a couple of years.
You have to program them on the front though. No connectivity at all.
I just ordered new heads from Premium Aquatics.
I have a single Kamoer X1 pro I use for LaCl and I like it too.

Dosing pumps seem to be a case of pay your money and take your chances somewhat. Perhaps it's the user. I don't know.

 

[calli]

I was thinking something like once a day? Thanks for the suggestion!

Yeah that would be fine for that.

 

[GillMeister]

I don't have any of these but the Bubble Magus dosers look interesting. Especially if you don't have or want to use an Apex.

 

[Lavey29]

Ecotech is unavailable. I wanted one to go with my other ecotech components but no go. I went with a 2 head Red Sea doser which was inexpensive and completely user friendly to set up. It has a great app and is very compact sized. I have used it for a month now and am very pleased with performance.

 

[Wes Allsbrook]

It looks like I still have a few options haha

 

[Sean Clark]

My mother always told me that if I did not have anything nice to say... Just say @EcoTech and everyone would understand.

Any doser that uses standard heads is best in my book. Don't let any company overcharge you for a commodity that is readily available.

 

[a4edwin]

Ecotech is unavailable. I wanted one to go with my other ecotech components but no go. I went with a 2 head Red Sea doser which was inexpensive and completely user friendly to set up. It has a great app and is very compact sized. I have used it for a month now and am very pleased with performance.

What do you mean by ecotech is unavailable? Brs has them in stock but I don’t remember them being 199 a pop.