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Apex DOS or dosetronic or CR?


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Been into reefing about 3 months+ now. And decided to finally get a dose pump, so am wondering if i should get Apex controller + Apex DOS + neptune trident (when release) or Alkatronic + dosetronic. 

Have another thought of getting CR instead on dose pump. Can anyone please advise on the pros and cons of CR compared to dose pump?

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Depends on Yr wallet and Yr reefing style. Just remember no 1 method is maintenance free. Old skool method still can work. CR... Follow by normal dosing pump and to latest computerised dosing equipment. For old skool method, wont go outdated and easily get support. For newer computerised system, do consider the support in long run and at what stage the product is in. Many a times, we may jump in during pioneer stage.... Issues, outdated, newer improved version, etc. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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Not necessary you need to go for alkatronic or apex, normal dosing pump can also do the job. A normal dosing 4 channel pump should be less than 200 and if you worried Abt precision, can get more reputable one which cost less than 400, and usually they have add on units which can make up to easily a total of 7 to 8 channels. Cost will still be less than 800. CR setup, the initial stage is crucial to get the setting right and thereafter also like autorun. Only issue is chokage. For dosing, much easier to setup but complacency and chokage will happen also as few forgotten to top up the solution, choked, etc. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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Yes, the newer one all is WiFi enabled...not bad... But u still need to check chokage and also replenishment. Over the years.... Branded or new equipment out to the market... Maybe due to poor demand, sales, support, etc, vanished in the market. Hence u need to consider this when buying. One way is online but whether worth the efforts. All the best and good luck. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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