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ErikH
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 02:17 AM
Looking for ease of use and reliability. Would also like to know how the pumps are configured. Looking for something where I could push in a number (specific ml) for daily dosing.
princer7
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 06:59 AM
LitterMeter has specific dosing but they are very expensive. Another option if you have a large tank or are able to dilute is to use interal pumps designed for feeding or IV use.
Troy Valentine
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 07:44 AM
This is the one I use
http://www.innovativeaquatics.com/

With the 2 channel tube set I can dose 2 fluid in equal amounts at the same time.
http://www.innovativeaquatics.com/Pages/access.html

I also have a litre meter, but I find this one more reliable and easier to use.
wesheltonj
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 08:04 AM
Try a GHL stand-alone pump.
g-ray
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 08:37 AM
I got drews dosers from bulk reef they work great man You will love them they dose slowly I have them hooked up to my aqua controller. They help out alot!!
TexasTodd
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 09:02 AM
Ah, good. Looking at the same.

For a large tank the ReefFillers from Champion are extremely reilable. They will pump kalk until the cows come home. They use 1/2" plastic line like for ice makers and I believe can pump 200' in any direction. They are kind of loud though.

I used to keep a 90 gallon tube of kalkwasser it would pump from. They also aren't damaged if they run dry.

NOT a good solution unless you can keep them remote to living areas of the house.

Can everyone post links? I'll post for this one in a second.

Todd

Todd
TexasTodd
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 09:07 AM
http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=17513&cat=386&page=1

Todd
ACE
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 09:36 AM
Did you get rid of your reactor Erik?
ErikH
Wed, 2nd Sep 2009, 11:11 AM
No I still have both of them. :) I am always dripping too fast or not fast enough and it never seems to change. The Reactors are both AT LEAST two times larger than what I originally needed, and I am just looking for a better solution. This is still a big maybe for me right now though, just feeling out the idea. for now. Please keep posting if anyone has any experiences that they could share.