Need opinions on dosing pumps

[IPisces]

Okay, so I am finally going to set up a dosing pump for two part on my sps tank.
I know there are more brands out there that I dont know about. So far I've seen Bubble Magus and an Aqua medic and a Donner.

Can any one give me some insight into any of these or another that you might find better and why?

thank you for your help.

 

[TJL]

Hey Lorrie, I just recently pulled the trigger on buying a Dosing Pump though have yet to hook it up as need to build a reservoir system first. I looked all around for some time before someone here on a dosing thread provided the link to the following 3-pump doser by SWC $200 delivered. Looks exactly like and probably from same Chinese factory as some other brands for as much as $350. Anyways here is the link to take a look see
SWC dosing pump

​Cheers, Todd

 

[IPisces]

Thanks Todd
I'll check those out.

 

[dhnguyen]

Try to get ones with the 4 rollers as you won't have to worry about back siphoning.

 

[dhnguyen]

These are what I use by the way Lorrie. BRS Drew's Doser Peristaltic Dosing Pump - Bulk Reef Supply

They work great. Been running them for few years now.

 

[IPisces]

These are what I use by the way Lorrie. BRS Drew's Doser Peristaltic Dosing Pump - Bulk Reef Supply

They work great. Been running them for few years now.

what are you controlling them with?

 

[dhnguyen]

Just a digital timer.

 

[IPisces]

Just a digital timer.

Oh, okay! Is there one that can be set with multiple on & off settings during a 24 hour period?

 

[IPisces]

Oh wait, I have an older neptune controller. will that work?

 

[dhnguyen]

Sure. Many of them do.

This one for example allows up to 8 on/off events per day

Amazon.com: Hydrofarm TM01715D 7-Day Digital Program Timer: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[dhnguyen]

You can also use a reef controller like an Apex to control the timing even more precisely too.

 

[wes]

$200 for a 3 pump Doser is a good deal.

 

[Aquanaut]

Find a unit that will dose 1-24x/day and 5ml-99ml/dose. Basically medical grade. Profelux are pricey. I'd go with BRS.

 

[senji]

the swc unit has all the settings ull ever need. best bang for your buck and practicality. jmo