Reasonable doser

[Back where it all began]

Hi,
I’ve always adjusted my alk based upon my salifert readings. But by the time I get to the test, things have already changed. My system is an easy hands on 75 gallon softy with leathers, torches, hammers zoa, monti caps and two acros.
What are your thoughts on a reliable reasonably priced dose for my alk?

 

[Uncle99]

Jebao dp-4 $88.00 Amazon, if you need to dose, you need to dose CA as well, MG won’t hurt either.
Running two years now, has not missed yet...

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Hi,
I’ve always adjusted my alk based upon my salifert readings. But by the time I get to the test, things have already changed. My system is an easy hands on 75 gallon softy with leathers, torches, hammers zoa, monti caps and two acros.
What are your thoughts on a reliable reasonably priced dose for my alk?

Like it's been mentioned Jebao dp-4 $88.00 ,. get 5 head. I've had mine for over one year no issues and I have one that's four head and no issues also.

 

[Crustaceon]

Also used a Dp-4 and only removed when I upgraded to a CalRx. It worked fine.

 

[Back where it all began]

Thanks to all for the info. I will investigate all.
Question- I currently use Saliferts All-in-one which keeps my calcium and alk nicely balanced. Can either of these do the same thing? Would I just use I Port for the magnesium and 1 port for the all-in-one?

 

[Uncle99]

I am not a fan of the all in one Alk-Ca supplements, I need to dose each separately as my system uses a bit more Alk than CA. The Salifert all in one is designed to dose once a week,thus, a doser is a waste.

 

[Back where it all began]

I am not a fan of the all in one Alk-Ca supplements, I need to dose each separately as my system uses a bit more Alk than CA. The Salifert all in one is designed to dose once a week,thus, a doser is a waste.

I’m using the salifert all in one as Randy Holmes recommended it for simple tanks such as mine. I grow softies, etc. so they are not as sensitive. Also, I’m lucky, my calcium and Alk seem to move in a lock-step fashion, at least for now. If I add more acros, then I’ll need to change ideas.

 

[Uncle99]

I have to dose my Alk and CA at separate times, never at once.
I am sure it works just as good as anything, especially if suggested by Randy, gotta trust that.
I just could never get my head around the everything in one bottle concept.