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Unread 06/05/2011, 01:54 AM   #1
pmrossetti
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Question Individual dosing pumps or multi pump unit like Bubble Magus?

Which do you prefer?


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Unread 06/05/2011, 05:16 AM   #2
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I use a GHL four pump doser. I use three of them for Ca, alk, Mg. Control mechanism applies to all but with singles the control mechanism would be replicated and paid for.


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Unread 06/05/2011, 06:24 AM   #3
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I use the same pump as snorvich. It takes up alot less room than 4 separate pumps and only one outlet. Also, you can have the pump automatically schedule dosing times and it will make sure they don't overlap.


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Unread 06/06/2011, 08:33 AM   #4
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I like having things separated...makes repairs/replacements less costly. Having said that, I would think a bigger factor would be whether or not you have a separate controller. If you do, you would probably want to use separate pumps without a controller. If you don't - you'd probably want to use an integrated unit with a controller.


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Unread 06/06/2011, 08:57 AM   #5
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love my bubble magnus doser, i tried several different dosing patterns to make sure it dosed properly and was dead on


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Unread 06/12/2012, 02:15 PM   #6
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Bubble Magnus Doser

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love my bubble magnus doser, i tried several different dosing patterns to make sure it dosed properly and was dead on
Hey nyreefnoob. Is the bubble magnus doser still working out for you? Thinking of getting one. But can't decide whether to get 3 x BRS dosers and extra 4 strip for my reef keeper controller.

Anyone else who has experience with bubble magnus doser, I'd appreciate hearing from you.


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Unread 06/12/2012, 03:06 PM   #7
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If you got a controller just go with individual dosers, that way everything is controlled from one central unit.


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Unread 06/12/2012, 03:16 PM   #8
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Were i to do it again, I would get an all in one unit. As far as pump repair, the pumps themselves are replaceable.


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