Need a Dosing Pump...which should I purchase?

[av8soulfly]

I'm tired of manually dosing Alk and CA in my 100 gallon reef, and I'm leaving town a few times this summer. Which dosing pumps are you using? What recommendations do you have for me?

 

[manilaboy1vic]

if you have an apex controller the DOS is nice.. easy to setup your dosing schedule... for instance you can dose at certain times like:

 

[SPR1968]

I’ve been using the 4 Channel Kamoer pump for nearly 2 years and it’s been faultless. I decided on this after asking a similar question and getting recommendations.

There are several choices including Apex of course.

It’s very simple to use and change. It’s not the cheapest but.....

 

[av8soulfly]

I'm thinking Jebao DP4 for my first try. Can't dump a ton of cash at the moment and this pump has good reviews.

 

[manilaboy1vic]

I'm thinking Jebao DP4 for my first try. Can't dump a ton of cash at the moment and this pump has good reviews.

i have one of those.. i upgraded.. i had a problem getting accurate amounts when trying to dose anything under 5ml (like nopox).

I got the APEX DOS and that thing is spot on with measurements under 5ml.. but i used the jaebo for quite a while.

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

I'm thinking Jebao DP4 for my first try. Can't dump a ton of cash at the moment and this pump has good reviews.

I have the Jebao DP4. The instructions aren't great but once I got it calibrated its been consistent and reliable for me. I was in the same boat as you, I was tired of dosing manually and was looking to dose on schedule throughout a 24 Hr period. There may be better dosing pumps out there but I've found it to be everything I need.

 

[av8soulfly]

Thanks for the input reefers

 

[vegamedic]

I have two BRS 1.1mL dosing pumps controlled by my reefkeeper lite. I dose very small amounts (<10sec per hour, 24hr/day) and the BRS pumps work perfectly for the application.

 

[Mako61]

I have a GHL doser very nice unit.

 

[londre5000]

GHL is my favorite but whenever the new Red Sea's come out, I think I am going to switch

 

[RickG]

I'm thinking Jebao DP4 for my first try. Can't dump a ton of cash at the moment and this pump has good reviews.

definitely go with the dp4! just have to calibrate and she works like a charm after. Especially considering price, best bang for your buck. DP4 got my vote!

 

[jsker]

I'm thinking Jebao DP4 for my first try. Can't dump a ton of cash at the moment and this pump has good reviews.

I have not had an issue with my dp4 for the past two years. Would I like a fancy one yes but for the price I am good right now

Best direction I have found link

 

[Mako61]

GHL is my favorite but whenever the new Red Sea's come out, I think I am going to switch

The one thing I dont like about the GHL is how the dosing lines attach. I have not had an issue, but it seems a little weak. The Red Sea looks like they addresses that. I am just concerned they are not using stepper motors.