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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 14:35:18 GMT -5
just bought jebao 4 channel dosing pump and brs 1gal two part kit never done this b4 watched some videos not very informative so chime in tell your experiences
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Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 1, 2015 15:08:38 GMT -5
What specifically do you need help with? I use this exact set up and the same 2 part.
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 15:25:19 GMT -5
well should be here weds but im coming home thurs and leaving for vegas for bout 15 days so gives me some time to get replies from u guys maybe dos and donts. i got api test kit for kh and ca but heard they are not the best to use also times to dose certain things the works realy
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 15:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 1, 2015 17:40:29 GMT -5
Well I personally dose Cal during the day and Alk at night. I spread my doses throughout the entire day. Mag is dosed in my tank every 3-4 weeks. I normally test everytime and add what's needed to get it back up to 1350-1400.
You should keep your dosing pump higher then your hoses. Also don't put your hoses below the water line and make sure they're dripping in a spot with decent flow so you don't get a ton of calcium deposit build up.
Check all the dosing pump heads when you first get it. I had one that wasn't working right from the get go. All I had to do was take the head off and realign the wheels inside. I was told it was a common problem.
I used the mixing jugs for dosing containers. I just drilled holes in the caps and added 1/2 pvc to them to keep the hose straight all the way down to the bottom.
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Post by doverdoug on Nov 1, 2015 17:53:10 GMT -5
Hey Rondo, Jasons advice is spot on. Theres also a couple great calculators for getting your levels up to par before you start dosing daily, check out BRS the calculator button is near the top at their homepage. Also here. reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 1, 2015 17:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 17:54:04 GMT -5
snap a pic of how u did the pvc that sounds like a great idea keep tube from curling. i saw on the video that have to calibrate heads individually revolutions to 100 ml so id be noticing heads not working. what brand test u use for mag
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 17:55:45 GMT -5
red sea ok
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Post by doverdoug on Nov 1, 2015 17:57:33 GMT -5
Ron,
I just got new RedSea testkit refills for CA and Mg bring a water sample tomorrow and we'll check it out.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 1, 2015 17:59:36 GMT -5
 Just superglue gel to attach |
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 18:01:45 GMT -5
Ron, I just got new RedSea testkit refills for CA and Mg bring a water sample tomorrow and we'll check it out. cool thanks doug |
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 18:10:30 GMT -5
Just superglue gel to attach great idea |
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Post by speedyron on Nov 1, 2015 18:12:18 GMT -5
ive seen some dosing to the sump as opposed the tank any pros or cons doing that other then hiding hoses
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Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 1, 2015 20:10:04 GMT -5
ive seen some dosing to the sump as opposed the tank any pros or cons doing that other then hiding hoses Well you'd probably get better flow in tank. But hiding the hoses in the sump is pretty important to me. That's really it though |
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