reactors/dosing systems?

[SweetCoralline1]

I am looking to possibly set up some reactors (ca and kalk) as well as a dosing pump. Which ones would you recommend? I have a 130 gallon tank/50 gallon sump. What reactors are most beneficial for a reef tank? Getting tired of self dosing...

 

[msderganc]

I'd recommend just two part dosing... BRS has a good basic setup, relatively cheap.

 

[Dsotto]

I second brs 2 part. Reactors are a pain except for carbon and gfo.

 

[SweetCoralline1]

Are you using a dosing pump? or doing it manually?

 

[jporter]

I use a Bubble Magnus BM-101 dosing pump along with BRS 2 part and Mg. It is very easy to program and has been working great for almost 2 years now. You'll want to keep the dosing tubes high enough from the water that they don't submerge and clog. A few other locals use the same system. JP

 

[Dsotto]

I use the the dosing pumps on timers. Haven't had them a long time but so far very easy and reliable.

 

[SweetCoralline1]

I use a Bubble Magnus BM-101 dosing pump along with BRS 2 part and Mg. It is very easy to program and has been working great for almost 2 years now. You'll want to keep the dosing tubes high enough from the water that they don't submerge and clog. A few other locals use the same system. JP

okie dokie...finally got the spectrapure unit (you were right about the "why didn't I do this sooner" spiel), at the PROP meeting you told me that "we couldn't be friends" since I didn't have a RODI unit...guess we can be friends again? lol

 

[jporter]

okie dokie...finally got the spectrapure unit (you were right about the "why didn't I do this sooner" spiel), at the PROP meeting you told me that "we couldn't be friends" since I didn't have a RODI unit...guess we can be friends again? lol

OK, I will add you back to my friends list.

 

[SweetCoralline1]

haha!

 

[zibba]

I use a Bubble Magnus BM-101 dosing pump along with BRS 2 part and Mg. It is very easy to program and has been working great for almost 2 years now. You'll want to keep the dosing tubes high enough from the water that they don't submerge and clog. A few other locals use the same system. JP

I picked up this same unit about 4-months ago after seeing it in operation at Jeff's and Hunter's. Very happy with the unit and definitely one of those things that caused me to go "Why did I wait so long to get one!?!?"

We were just out of town for 5-days and knowing my neighbors only had to add a little food each day and give things a quick glance, rather than adding chemicals, was really nice.

I also picked up the "Seaside Aquatics" 1.5L containers -- they're sold as a package deal in some stores. They're nice, but not necessary. If you have the room, go with the larger storage containers, or just use the BRS containers.

 

[sweet2004r1]

Im using the BRS dosing pumps they work great!

 

[SweetCoralline1]

I also picked up the "Seaside Aquatics" 1.5L containers -- they're sold as a package deal in some stores. They're nice, but not necessary.

I will look to see if I can find them...I should have room for more than the standard size

 

[SweetCoralline1]

Im using the BRS dosing pumps they work great!

Ill check both the BRS dosing pumps and the Bubble Magus talked about above..Thanks!