Dosing pumps

[rtartag]

I am looking to set up a 2 part dosing system on my tank and want to know some opinions on what pump set up you guys would recommend. I am looking to mainly dose just CA and ALK but being about to dose MAG is just a plus. I'd like an all in one unit but open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance!

 

[bugs713]

Bubble Magus BM-T01 is a true set it and forget it doser, very reliable and much more quiet than some of the others. I've had mine online for about 12 months with no problems. It is pricy, but well worth it not having to worry about it.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bubble-magus-dosing-pump.html

 

[rtartag]

That's the one I was looking at. I like the look and all-in-one type set up. Just didn't know if there was anything else out there better suited for my needs

 

[sweet2004r1]

I like my brs dosing pumps.

 

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

Specturapure Liter Meter.

 

[rtartag]

I like the litermeter but it's a little bit out of my price range. The bubble magus is cutting it close but is looking like the best option.

 

[SHARKBAITNC]

Off topic but nice avatar

 

[rtartag]

Thanks

 

[Dre59]

You might want to look at these..

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17973293

 

[rtartag]

Links not working

 

[mic209]

If you have a controller I would get the BRS 1.1 dosing pumps, that's what I use controlled by my Apex and I would never consider anything else.

 

[Dre59]

Links not working

Sorry!! Just search "marine magic dosing pump"

The link above was a thread with a review about it with 536 posts

 

[wcharon]

The link is working...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17973293

I am in the same decision but cannot decide between the Marine Magic and the Bubble Magus. What i have seen so far is the the Marine can dose manually, pumps replacement are low cost and have temperature sensor vs the Magus seems to be quieter and pumps are rated 10,000 hours.

If someone that had both can jump in it is appreciated. By the way i don't have controller neither.

Thanks...

 

[Dre59]

I currently have this one but not running yet.. Hope to have it up by this week

http://www.shop.reeffiltration.com/product.sc?productId=69&categoryId=3

 

[rtartag]

I do have a controller (RKL). And could use it to control the pumps if needed. I just liked the idea of an all in one unit dedicated to dosing. Of course I'll have the reefkeeper monitor pH and kill the pumps in event of really high ph spike to protect against any disasters. I'll have to look into those marine magic pumps. Anyone here have one up and running?

 

[mic209]

I do have a controller (RKL). And could use it to control the pumps if needed. I just liked the idea of an all in one unit dedicated to dosing. Of course I'll have the reefkeeper monitor pH and kill the pumps in event of really high ph spike to protect against any disasters. I'll have to look into those marine magic pumps. Anyone here have one up and running?

For me the reasons to go with BRS dosers outweighed an all in one unit.

1. If the control unit ever broke on an AIO Doser, there is nothing you can do to get it running temporarily. With BRS dosers, if my Apex ever went out I can always hook up appliance timers to get me by until I can get my controller back up.

2. You are not limited on where to mount BRS dosers, a bubble magus or marine magic style doser has to go on a shelf and can only sit one way.

3. If I'm out of town and for some reason I need to turn the dosers off, I have independent control on which ones i can turn off or leave on.

4. I didn't want to learn how to program a new piece of equipment.