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jdr3366
04-21-2003, 10:32 PM
Hi,
I am looking for a reliable, automated system that will add liquid plant fertilizer to my tank at the same time each day. I want to add it right after the water change.
Is anyone familiar with Kent AquaDose? Is it reliable? Is there a better system than a gravity feed?
Thanks,
John R
ChloroPhil
04-21-2003, 10:46 PM
Dupla makes a good liquid doser. The Kent gravity system is good too, but you'd need five different jugs to get all the nutrients dosed at the proper amounts.
jdr3366
04-21-2003, 11:40 PM
The Dupla Dosing Alpha looks great, but at more than GB200 it is expensive compared to the Kent at about $20.
Is there something in the middle, or maybe a used Dupla for sale?
John R
ChloroPhil
04-21-2003, 11:40 PM
Try ebay, aquabid, or some other similar auction house.
ronrca
04-22-2003, 09:25 AM
Hehe! Brewster gave me this link for an automated doser! It is cheap and simple! I have not had the chance yet to set it up but here it is:
http://www.ozreef.org/diy/doser.html
jdr3366
04-22-2003, 10:18 PM
I found several brands of liquid dosers. The Eheim Liquidoser is the right size. At $85 it is more than I want to spend, but maybe it will show up on eBay.
Thanks for the do-it-yourself option. It is interesting. Something else to think about.
John R
jdr3366
04-23-2003, 08:33 PM
OK, thanks for the input. I bought a Kent AquaDoser (5 gal) today. $20 at Custom Aquatic plus $7 for shipping.
The Dupla dispensed too little for my needs per 24 hours, considering the water changes I make.
Surprisingly my LFS was selling the 1500 ml Kent dispenser for ...are your ready... $35 :o :o As much as I like to support local business people. This is another reason to buy on the internet.
John R
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