Need advice on auto dosing

Dingo Dog · 06/28/2007, 04:03 PM

I have a 46 gal reef tank that I've been manually dosing calc and alk which takes up way too much of my time, plus I realize manual dosing isn't the preferred method. Since I have no previous experience in auto dosing, I'd appreciate some advice as to the best setup. I know I want a pump to deliver the doses of calc and alk vs. the drip method.

As for additives, since I set my tank up in early 04, I've used the following chemicals for raising calc and alk: 'Reef complete' which maintains both strontium and magnesium; 'Reef carbonate' which raises carbonate alkalinity. Will those continue to be successful additives?

06/28/2007, 04:03 PM	#1
Dingo Dog Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 432	Need advice on auto dosing I have a 46 gal reef tank that I've been manually dosing calc and alk which takes up way too much of my time, plus I realize manual dosing isn't the preferred method. Since I have no previous experience in auto dosing, I'd appreciate some advice as to the best setup. I know I want a pump to deliver the doses of calc and alk vs. the drip method. As for additives, since I set my tank up in early 04, I've used the following chemicals for raising calc and alk: 'Reef complete' which maintains both strontium and magnesium; 'Reef carbonate' which raises carbonate alkalinity. Will those continue to be successful additives?