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Unread 02/19/2014, 09:32 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by cpllongjk View Post
Reactors have a very high up front cost but pay for themselves in 3-4 years depending on how much 2 part you end up needing. Some people dose 100mL a day and when you're doing that you should seriously consider a reactor.

If you watch this, Dave at VividAquariums explains why his store only uses Dosing Pumps now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9yFdBnY-xA

I personally dose for 3 reasons:

1. I can split dosing into as many or as little dosing sessions as I like via my apex controller.

2. I can easily increase or decrease dosing amounts by increasing or decreasing frequency or time I dose.

3. Calcium reactors can take a lot of "fiddling with." This was the big "NO" for me. I have never owned a calcium reactor but I have heard stories from local reefers about how much they have to play with their reactors. I believe in the acronym "KISS" (keep it simple stupid).

Watch the video, you'll see what I'm talking about.
I have done it both ways but currently use a GHL 3 part doser for the reasons above.


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