Opinions? Aquamedic Reefdoser quad.

[Davidl919]

I am planning on purchasing the aquamedic Reefdoser quad and I wanted some opinions :scratch: from anyone who can say anything about it good or bad or has any other doser they would recommend. This thing is over $400 so your opinions will factor in my purchase. I will be purchasing in a week or 2. Thanks Guys and Gals.:spin:

 

[NYreefNoob]

doser

ask hof for a price first, but for that kinda money just buy a cal reactor

 

[kris]

I like my reefdoser duo. A little finicky at first but fine once you get it set.
What would you need a quad for? HOF has the best prices on them...

 

[Davidl919]

I wanted the quad for magnesium, strontium, iodine, and calc for a limited time. The calc will not be used forever ..Because.. I am going to buy a mrc nano calc reactor so the fourth is not intended for calc but more for futureproofing... My setup is 90gallon tank and about 30 gallon sump... I know it's overkill but I rather have and not need, then need and not have. I don't know if that will work?

 

[kris]

Definetly overkill for the first three on your list. Love mine for calcium and alc.

 

[gnatp2]

Sounds to me like you're on your way to overdosing stron, iodine and mag. Also, if you're going to dose calcium, you need to dose alk.

IF (and that's a big if) you decide to dose stron, iodine, magnesium, just dose manually and test for the levels.

 

[Davidl919]

Why would I be overdosing if I use an aquadoser..I thought that is what they were made for, controlling doses. I might go with the triple instead of the quad but if I go with the triple then I might as well consider the litermeter 3...

 

[Wolverine57]

I got my AquaMedic Reef Doser (Triple) from Jim house of Fish...best price!!

 

[Deanos]

Why would I be overdosing if I use an aquadoser..I thought that is what they were made for, controlling doses. I might go with the triple instead of the quad but if I go with the triple then I might as well consider the litermeter 3...

While you may not be overdosing, you'd be overspending. Although some people do dose either/both iodine/strontium, the quantities dosed wouldn't justify the cost of an additional Aquadoser pump. Usually a few mL once a week is all that manufacturers recommend.

 

[Davidl919]

Thanks Wolv and I hear you Dean so it isn't cost effective to get a quad or a triple or just any doser? I am also doing magnesium and/or alk and maybe some calc until iset up the the space for the calc reactor. So should i bring it down to the dual... The reason I'm spending is because I'm putting myself on a spending diet soon and decided to purchase within a week all those little things I will eventually need either now or in the future..Like a doser..an Ac controller (rk2 or ACjr).. and a calc reactor. Just wanted to get things now so later when i get bored I don't start buying things without planning.

 

[Wolverine57]

For my AquaMedic Triple Doser, purchase from HOF and deliver (whatta service!) I think I paid $249 New. Dosing Cal, Alk and Mag. I like that automatic stuff! Now I can go out of town with a peace of mind!

 

[cali_reef]

Dosing Cal, Alk and Mag. I like that automatic stuff! Now I can go out of town with a peace of mind!

How flexible is the programing? Can you dose the three independently of each other, like pump one dose 20ML every 6 hours, pump two dose 20ML every 4 hours, and pump three dose 60ML every 24 hours?

 

[kris]

Yes, completely independant of each other. I dose my alk and ca at different rates.

 

[Wolverine57]

How flexible is the programing? Can you dose the three independently of each other, like pump one dose 20ML every 6 hours, pump two dose 20ML every 4 hours, and pump three dose 60ML every 24 hours?

Yes you can

 

[spykes]

those Mitsubishi AC step motors aren't accurate for dosing strontium or magnesium. MG and Sr doesn't deplete like Ca++ and NaHCO3. Each motor is different in the aqua medics.