Kalkwasser dosing pump suggestions?

[AaronFReef]

What would you suggest as the best dosing pump and then the best VALUE dosing pump options for dosing kalkwasser from a large mixing bin into a 240g system that is SPS dominated?

I am starting to be ready to dose kalkwasser into my two month old SPS system that has quite a few acro colonies in it already and would like to pick a pump and start it slow. I don’t want to buy a doser that will deteriorate as my usage increases. I know some recommend the Kamoer continuous dosing pump and wonder if that’s the best option and if there isn’t a more affordable option as that is >$300.

 

[Oregon Grown Reef]

What would you suggest as the best dosing pump and then the best VALUE dosing pump options for dosing kalkwasser from a large mixing bin into a 240g system that is SPS dominated?

I am starting to be ready to dose kalkwasser into my two month old SPS system that has quite a few acro colonies in it already and would like to pick a pump and start it slow. I don’t want to buy a doser that will deteriorate as my usage increases. I know some recommend the Kamoer continuous dosing pump and wonder if that’s the best option and if there isn’t a more affordable option as that is >$300.

The Ecotech Versa is $199 and is rated for continuous use. I personally use the Kamoer X1 Pro, but I don't have a large tank like yours.

 

[Tcook]

I use a Kamoer on my reactor and a Liter Meter 3 on my kalk stirrer. Haven't had issues with either.

 

[Max93]

I use the Kamoer as well. Make sure you buy extra tube replacement things so you can replace them on the spot as needed.

 

[AaronFReef]

@Tcook @Max93 The X1 pro or the STP continuous for your Kamoer suggestion? Or do you mean the X1 Pro stepper? Kamoer needs to work on its naming

Thanks all!

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Kamoer X1 T2 pro is what I use on both my calcium reactor and Kalk stirrer I haven't had any issues.

 

[14 foot reef]

Look at the Liter Meter, bullet proof will last 2 lifetimes. This pump has been in the hobby i believe since the 90's or maybe even sooner.

Litermeter

The Brand New SpectraPure® LiterMeter® 4 is a fully programmable and automated Dosing Pump Controller that can control up to four SpectraPure® Peristaltic Dosing Pumps individually and/or simultaneously.

spectrapure.com

 

[Tcook]

@Tcook @Max93 The X1 pro or the STP continuous for your Kamoer suggestion? Or do you mean the X1 Pro stepper? Kamoer needs to work on its naming

Thanks all!

Continuous

 

[Suspect]

You don’t need a continuous doser for kalk. A 50ml BRS doser connected to a timer works fine. If you ran it continuously you could dose 19 gallons a day, but your evaporation is likely much less.

 

[amoore311]

I bought 4 versa's late last year, and returned every one. So needless to say I won't be recommending those.

-Kamoer X1 Pro-T is $150 and works great.
-Neptune Dos also works great if you have an apex already.



I myself use the Kamoer FXSTP for Kalk on my 220. Works great but its expensive for what it does. I just happened to have this thing from when I ran a CaRX.

On my frag system I use a neptune dos.

 

[WVNed]

I use a BRS 50ml/m on my 22 gallon kalk stirrer.

 

[Natural_Reefer]

I am currently using Kamoer X1 Pro2 to dose saturated Kalkwasser solution. The X1 Pro2 is only allow up to 24 dosages per day which is OK. However my Alk consumption is steadily increasing so I am in the process of switching to Kalkwasser stirrer and will be using the FX-STP for continuous dripping.

 

[AaronFReef]

Kamoer X1 T2 pro is what I use on both my calcium reactor and Kalk stirrer I haven't had any issues.

Thanks. I see from watching a Parker’s Reef review on YouTube that this has continuous mode. Seems like a good price point if some are saying the STP is overkill. I have considered a calcium reactor though so the STP would have that as a plan B usage… hmmmm

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Thanks. I see from watching a Parker’s Reef review on YouTube that this has continuous mode. Seems like a good price point if some are saying the STP is overkill. I have considered a calcium reactor though so the STP would have that as a plan B usage… hmmmm

Parker's reef is what sold me on that pump.

 

[Jeeperz]

I use a BRS 50ml/m on my 22 gallon kalk stirrer.

Question on this. What do you use for a timer to control it multiple times a day? Standard light timers are only capable of several off on sets and not for a few minutes at a time

 

[WVNed]

Question on this. What do you use for a timer to control it multiple times a day? Standard light timers are only capable of several off on sets and not for a few minutes at a time

I am using an outlet on my Hydros controller that adjusts the dosage based on my system pH.