Jabao DP-4 reviews

[Psiber_Syn]

I have the jebao dp4 for about 3 months has not lost any calibration and works perfect also instead of the mars aqua check out galaxy hydro leds for a few more dollars you can get the Wi-Fi version so you can set up timers etc I have 3 over my 6ft 125 and love them getting great color and growth

 

[germs101]

If you are looking for affordable lights that will give you growth for now and allow you time to upgrade your lights later look at the Odyssea fixtures for t5 or the Mars Aqua led fixtures on ebay.

@thespectacularjewfro, I was looking at these for my tank. I have a 265 gal with a 48" Orbit (nice light, but turns out to really not penetrate the depth) and recently added a 48" Odessa to compensate because it was cheap (which really helped). I still have dark space on the sides since my tank is 72" and not 48". Do you feel a Mars aqua on each side would work or should I just do a 72" t5 Odessa? With all of my lighting mistakes (well, disappointments) over the years I have lost the justifiable lighting budget to my spouce. I was horribly disapointed with my $200/ piece Orphek bulbs on my 50 gallon, and compared to the growth from t5 lighting I abandoned to switch to a Current TrueLumen, I just want to get something that works! Name brands have failed me miserably recently, but the reviews for Chinese lights or Odessa aren't encouraging.

 

[NanaReefer]

Been running the Jebao DP-4 since 2/13/15. Being as it's the first doser I've ever owned I've nothing to compare it to but I can say it's been spot on without issues since day one.
Every couple months I'll catch the output in a lil med cup then draw it up using a ml syringe. I've gotten exactly the amount I'm dosing.
I'm very happy with this doser [emoji2]

 

[Jizu Puentes]

@thespectacularjewfro, I was looking at these for my tank. I have a 265 gal with a 48" Orbit (nice light, but turns out to really not penetrate the depth) and recently added a 48" Odessa to compensate because it was cheap (which really helped). I still have dark space on the sides since my tank is 72" and not 48". Do you feel a Mars aqua on each side would work or should I just do a 72" t5 Odessa? With all of my lighting mistakes (well, disappointments) over the years I have lost the justifiable lighting budget to my spouce. I was horribly disapointed with my $200/ piece Orphek bulbs on my 50 gallon, and compared to the growth from t5 lighting I abandoned to switch to a Current TrueLumen, I just want to get something that works! Name brands have failed me miserably recently, but the reviews for Chinese lights or Odessa aren't encouraging.

By Odessa do you mean Odyssea? I had a 48" Odyssea on a 60" tank and it did well for the corals I had at the time. I didn't have sps but I did have anemones. In your case adding two mars aqua to the sides would work well. The Mars aqua are very strong, i have one on my frag tank and I only run it at 30% with just blues because anything higher would burn the zoas I have beneath it. You could also just do a 72" Odyssea but I like the mixture of t5 and led.

 

[luke33]

I have been using the doser for over 6mths now and believe it does a pretty good job. I test alk every other day and it stays pretty steady for me. Generally 8.321 - 8.639 ppm is the movement i'll see in a months period. I ran a calc reactor for the prior 7yrs, i believe they each have there benefits. For the price they are tough to beat as they are now only $63 shipped to your door. Other dosing units are $300-$400 bux which seems pretty ridiculous imo. You just have to test your water and adjust accordingly.

 

[germs101]

By Odessa do you mean Odyssea? I had a 48" Odyssea on a 60" tank and it did well for the corals I had at the time. I didn't have sps but I did have anemones. In your case adding two mars aqua to the sides would work well. The Mars aqua are very strong, i have one on my frag tank and I only run it at 30% with just blues because anything higher would burn the zoas I have beneath it. You could also just do a 72" Odyssea but I like the mixture of t5s and leds.

Yes, Odyssea. Oops. I think I'll go for some leds to mix it up. Thanks for the input!

 

[Rickyrooz]

I have three of them. After one year of use one of the pumps died on one of the units but no issues on the other two units.