[tommy818]

good article.interesting info.i been successful using the reactor plus its very simple to use.i just add 2 scoops of kalk and its basicly a hands free device.but thanks for the info and its fun matching wits with a knowledgeable reefkeeper.

[iconoclast]

haha... thanks tommy.
for me the deciding factor was money!
an aqualifter, a few buckets, kalk and some space was all that I needed to start dosing kalk. I guess ideally I'd go with a reactor but for now the bucket method is simple enough.

[AlexWasserman]

I have the precision-marine and it's really easy to setup and use, and can't cost that much in electricity. The circulation pump is on for 15 mins 4 times a day...

I use a AquaMedic doser (Niveaumat) which is a peristaltic pump. It's nice and slow, so no mishaps, although to be safe I also have another level control that it is plugged into, so I have double level checking. I've overflowed before, and don't want it happening again. I doubt that it uses much power either, as it isn't on that often.

I like as much automation as possible. Once setup I pour in some kalk powder about once a month and that is it.

The water feeds from a rubbermaid 30G? tub that has a float valve and is filled by my RO/DI.

[russianmd]

The Aquadose was a waste of money - gave it away already. For the past two months, have been using Geo Kalk reactor - could not be happier. pH is stable, all the SPS are growing like crazy.

Quote: Originally Posted by russianmd Yeah, I just ordered Aquadose - was actually going to do something similar to the DIY, but using a 5G salt bucket. Then got lazy, then started another project (netting over the tank). It just never ends with this hobby!

	SPS Small Polyped Scleractinians - Sometimes known as Small Polyped Stony corals. These are hard corals that have extremely small polyps. They are typically on the difficult side and require Metal Halide lighting or dense Power Compact or T5 arrays. These corals are prized for their rareness and ability to be easily fragged into multiple colonies.