Kore 5th Doser vs. the others

Quiverfull · 10/18/2015, 10:05 AM

Looking for recommendations to replace my bubble magus doser. Have not had good luck with my BM staying accurate. Looked at the Kore 5th from a distance and it looks very appealing. I do want something that is programmable to dose my 2 part and possibly some additives for sps. Any experience with the Kore 5? Heard there might be some programming issues? What about dosing reliability? What other programmable dosers would you recommend. Thanks for your input.

ViktorVaughn · 10/18/2015, 10:54 AM

I've had my Kore 5th for about 1.5 years now. Dosing has been spot on the whole time. I just started using the ATO about 6 months ago but its been rock solid as well. I'm only using 3 channels for dosing and the ATO but it can do 5 channels and ATO out of the box. Auto water changes can also be done but require 2 of the 5 channels and possibly a couple of dc pumps (not sure though, dosing pump heads might act as pumps for AWC).

The software to program the doser definitely isn't the cleanest or smoothest running but it is simple and intuitive to use in my opinion.

ghostman · 10/18/2015, 11:44 AM

I'm a fan of the Kore 5th as well and have great results. There were some threads about issues at the beginning, but Pacific Sun worked them immediately. They are very responsive and work on issues quickly. The dodger is spot on for me too, and I love the ATO function as well. I dose alk, ca, vodka, and acropower right now. Love it.

Quiverfull · 10/18/2015, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the info. Where did you purchase it?

ghostman · 10/18/2015, 07:38 PM

I purchased from Pacific Sun USA directly. Contact them for how to order.

solitude127 · 10/19/2015, 09:49 AM

Does it have to be a stand alone doser? I've had good success with drew's dosers hooked up to my RKE and now my apex.

Quiverfull · 10/19/2015, 05:20 PM

I do have an APEX. Tell me more about your method...

solitude127 · 10/19/2015, 08:50 PM

If you're just dosing Alk and Ca, you'll need two individual dosers like the Drew's doser
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-dr...sing-pump.html
or a BRS doser
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-2-...er-minute.html
as well as two open outlets on your EB8. You can the program the doser to turn on for X amount of minutes X number of times per day. If you decide to go this route, there are tons of people, including myself, that can help you with the code.
Or this could be another option, the Neptune Dos
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dos-do...e-systems.html
I have no experience with the DOS but from what I've read, it's pretty much plug and play, just need to have the latest firmware for your apex.

shifty51008 · 10/19/2015, 11:36 PM

I also use the brs dosing pumps and they have been rock solid for 2 years so far, i however just use cheap timers on mine though.

wcharon · 10/21/2015, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiverfull

I do have an APEX. Tell me more about your method...

I also have the Kore 5th. Excellent product...

I will have it connected to the APEX but as a failsafe just in case my PH gets to high from the ALK dosing or the ATO with Kalk. The only downside of this is that you will not have any type of dosing until you get home and investigate what was the culprit.

Hope that helps

Burr Ridge Fish · 10/21/2015, 07:23 PM

Litermeter has been working for me for at least 20 years and still kicking.

Syntax1325 · 10/23/2015, 09:58 AM

Kore 5th has been reliable for me For the past few months. Great warranty, high quality construction and easy to mount in any configuration.

cali9dub · 10/24/2015, 04:46 AM

I've used an Aqua-Trend Doser One Evolution for about 5 years now and it's been awesome. Had one pump go bad and they sent me a replacement unit while they fixed mine for free. Can't beat that nowadays!! It's easy to program, easy to calibrate and always performed perfectly. Also not as pricey as the Kore 5th.

Quiverfull · 10/24/2015, 09:07 AM

dsovetsky - where did you purchase it from - Directly from PacSun?

ViktorVaughn · 10/24/2015, 10:29 AM

I got mine from the USA reseller, not sure if thats an option right now or if you need to get it direct from Europe. Either way, they'd make it happen and if you did decide to get one I'm sure you would be happy with it.

africangrey · 10/24/2015, 10:44 PM

I read somewhere that it can be bridged to wifi instead of the Bluetooth connection. Can someone shed some light on it?

10/18/2015, 10:05 AM	#1
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	Kore 5th Doser vs. the others Looking for recommendations to replace my bubble magus doser. Have not had good luck with my BM staying accurate. Looked at the Kore 5th from a distance and it looks very appealing. I do want something that is programmable to dose my 2 part and possibly some additives for sps. Any experience with the Kore 5? Heard there might be some programming issues? What about dosing reliability? What other programmable dosers would you recommend. Thanks for your input. __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

10/18/2015, 11:44 AM	#3
ghostman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,629	I'm a fan of the Kore 5th as well and have great results. There were some threads about issues at the beginning, but Pacific Sun worked them immediately. They are very responsive and work on issues quickly. The dodger is spot on for me too, and I love the ATO function as well. I dose alk, ca, vodka, and acropower right now. Love it. __________________ When you die, you don't know you're dead. It's only difficult for the people around you. It's the same when you're stupid. Current Tank Info: 40IM Fusion, 40lbs of rock, and 20lbs of sand. Just a few fish and corals....for now.

10/18/2015, 06:53 PM	#4
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	Thanks for the info. Where did you purchase it? __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

10/18/2015, 07:38 PM	#5
ghostman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,629	I purchased from Pacific Sun USA directly. Contact them for how to order. __________________ When you die, you don't know you're dead. It's only difficult for the people around you. It's the same when you're stupid. Current Tank Info: 40IM Fusion, 40lbs of rock, and 20lbs of sand. Just a few fish and corals....for now.

10/19/2015, 09:49 AM	#6
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Does it have to be a stand alone doser? I've had good success with drew's dosers hooked up to my RKE and now my apex. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

10/18/2015, 10:54 AM	#2
ViktorVaughn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 619	I've had my Kore 5th for about 1.5 years now. Dosing has been spot on the whole time. I just started using the ATO about 6 months ago but its been rock solid as well. I'm only using 3 channels for dosing and the ATO but it can do 5 channels and ATO out of the box. Auto water changes can also be done but require 2 of the 5 channels and possibly a couple of dc pumps (not sure though, dosing pump heads might act as pumps for AWC). The software to program the doser definitely isn't the cleanest or smoothest running but it is simple and intuitive to use in my opinion.

10/19/2015, 05:20 PM	#7
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	I do have an APEX. Tell me more about your method... __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

10/19/2015, 08:50 PM	#8
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	If you're just dosing Alk and Ca, you'll need two individual dosers like the Drew's doser http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-dr...sing-pump.html or a BRS doser http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-2-...er-minute.html as well as two open outlets on your EB8. You can the program the doser to turn on for X amount of minutes X number of times per day. If you decide to go this route, there are tons of people, including myself, that can help you with the code. Or this could be another option, the Neptune Dos http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dos-do...e-systems.html I have no experience with the DOS but from what I've read, it's pretty much plug and play, just need to have the latest firmware for your apex. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

10/19/2015, 11:36 PM	#9
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	I also use the brs dosing pumps and they have been rock solid for 2 years so far, i however just use cheap timers on mine though. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

10/21/2015, 07:23 PM	#11
Burr Ridge Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 17	Litermeter has been working for me for at least 20 years and still kicking.

10/23/2015, 09:58 AM	#12
Syntax1325 Acro Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 598	Kore 5th has been reliable for me For the past few months. Great warranty, high quality construction and easy to mount in any configuration. __________________ Back to halides and loving it! Current Tank Info: 180g sps dom, 40b sump, Reeflo Dart, Apex, Aquamaxx co2, Reefbrite mh/led pendants w/14k twinarcs, Kore 5th doser, Tunze ATO, Ranco controlling 800 watt Finnex tube, 2 Maxpect Gyre 150XF with Ice Cap Controllers and battery backup, Bean Animal drain

10/24/2015, 04:46 AM	#13
cali9dub Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 888	I've used an Aqua-Trend Doser One Evolution for about 5 years now and it's been awesome. Had one pump go bad and they sent me a replacement unit while they fixed mine for free. Can't beat that nowadays!! It's easy to program, easy to calibrate and always performed perfectly. Also not as pricey as the Kore 5th.

10/24/2015, 09:07 AM	#14
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	dsovetsky - where did you purchase it from - Directly from PacSun? __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

10/24/2015, 10:29 AM	#15
ViktorVaughn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 619	I got mine from the USA reseller, not sure if thats an option right now or if you need to get it direct from Europe. Either way, they'd make it happen and if you did decide to get one I'm sure you would be happy with it.

10/24/2015, 10:44 PM	#16
africangrey Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N San Jose Posts: 1,483	I read somewhere that it can be bridged to wifi instead of the Bluetooth connection. Can someone shed some light on it?