tired of adding b-ionic

[steveo32]

Ok I am tierd of adding the two part solution everyday, Is there any way to make some thing to automaticly do this for me? aside form the calcium reactor

 

[coralcrazy]

why not try a aquadose...an IV gravity fed drip method with some kalkwasser..should do ya good

 

[dreko]

I saw a setup recently where dosing units were performing the task on a daily basis. This was a very automated system which produced a spectacularly healthy tank. I the dosage was higher than normal, but worked with a heavy sps setup...

 

[steveo32]

where did you see the set up ?

oh and w/ the ivm it'sd that just going to feed into the tank all day and night

 

[coralcrazy]

yep you have to adjust the rate of the drip..takes some getting use..

 

[Dace]

Ok I am tierd of adding the two part solution everyday, Is there any way to make some thing to automaticly do this for me? aside form the calcium reactor

litermeter 3 is awsome. would need to buy one extra pump

 

[jackson6745]

I saw a setup recently where dosing units were performing the task on a daily basis. This was a very automated system which produced a spectacularly healthy tank. I the dosage was higher than normal, but worked with a heavy sps setup...

Andre, I know the tank you are talking about but it uses 2 litermeter pumps which costs more than a reactor

Stevo what size is your tank and what's your budget?
Gravity fed kalk works but the drip rate is inconsistent
You can make yourself an auto top off with float switch and probe (dosing kalk) which would be less work and more accurate.

 

[inkblue]

...i gottA use my liteRmetr 3 :scratchch :happysad: :smoker:

 

[DRZL]

the thing with kalk is it helps precipitate out magnesium as well as not adding it at all i.e. more work adding mag although mostly in sulfate form


i say get a reactor im really happy w/ mine, no BS answer "just because I have one"

 

[dreko]

Rich you know the setup!
I didn't know litermeter pumps were expensive...
Steveo32: I'm using Kalkwasser with Vinegar in a DIY drip system. I have a Kent AquaDose too.. look into this... maybe the easy/inexpensive solution you are looking for...
Last thing the Kalkwasser/Vinegar drip is a win/win solution.
I did research on RC, some good links

 

[Tonyscoots84]

dreko do u mind posting those links so we can read... thanks

 

[Vic8361]

here's a simple one on I found on rc

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=596907

 

[DRZL]

Tony,
Kalk/Vinegar mix just helps dissolve more CA/Alk by giving the buffer (Kalk) more acid (Vinegar=CO2) to dissolve and pack more before the limiting satuaration point,

However it does not add the Mag and other trace elements and actually helps precipiate them out because of kalk's high pH. So your taking 1 step forward 2 steps back because Mg especially is the only the thing that will keep the chemistry going in alot of ways

 

[Tonyscoots84]

gotcha thanks drzl it all seems so complicated in a way... thank god i never listened in chemistry i would of had many headaches..

 

[ShaunW]

Ok I am tierd of adding the two part solution everyday, Is there any way to make some thing to automaticly do this for me? aside form the calcium reactor

There is no way except for a reactor. Why do you not consider it an option? it is the cheapest, automated, and important (except for a skimmer) device on a marine tank above 30 gallons in water volume.

 

[pecan2phat]

Liter Meter 3 with an extra pump module to dose two separate items would cost you $500.

 

[inkblue]

:wow: :eek1: i sHouLd seLL miNe...:scratch:

 

[steveo32]

WEll I thought hte reactor would be more expensive than a diy system or even some sort of doser. And I don't know the first thing about reactors, what size how they work good quality all that stuff. Also the mantenance on it. I though they were just more complicated. I thoguht sometimg liek this would be good http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idProduct=EH3585

 

[kimoyo]

You can try to buy 2 variable perstaltic pumps on ebay for cheap. Maybe you could find one that does 140mL or 70mL a day. Then dilute your b-ionic or put timers on them.

 

[Dace]

Liter Meter 3 with an extra pump module to dose two separate items would cost you $500.

true. but if you can fit it in your budget, there nothing easier then it. it does all the hard work. i use mine now to dose bionic 2 part, and also use one more pump for auto top off. so thats litermeter plus 2 pumps.=$$$$$$ but pure satisfaction