Neptune DOS Setup, Review, Programming for Dosing and Auto water changes

[@royhall557]

Thanks!

[@fondoo]

thank you for your video. i just picked up my neptune DOS and will be using it for nopox

[@ReefDudes]

fondoo very nice! It works well for the tiny micro doses

[@SCReefer]

Nice update! i will circle back to this video if i get an Apex one day.

[@ReefDudes]

If /when that day comes you will already be a pro!

[@stancale8670]

Is the red tubing the same tubing that's used for the RODI? What size is it?

[@thomassimpson8381]

What is the bar holding up your lights? I like it.

[@ReefDudes]

DIY! thank you kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDbfIScpNefnJI

[@michaelisakov1108]

How do these compare with EcoTech dosers, and to your knowledge do the EcoTech have a large stepper motor or a standard small motor?

[@ReefDudes]

ETM ones are a cusom moter/gears inside. Both work well for low or large volumes of water. ETM advantage is its standalone and much quieter than the dos. For doing small amounts throughout the day either work well. for high volume or continuous use i would pick the versa

[@davidmashhoodi4323]

Where is the link for the magnet holder and dosing bottles?

[@tplummer217]

The magnet mounts are brilliant

[@ReefDudes]

Why thank you!

[@waynelscott]

As always you have done an amazing video. I need to set mine back up.

[@jeffjarry4257]

One question on the time set up does apex determine of much to dos say like in a 6 hr span 40 ml will it dos every hour to get the 40ml within the 6 hours. Or do I set it . I'm dosing 40 ml a day of two part that's all for now. Thanks for the great video

[@ReefDudes]

You can tell it how much to dose and between which hours. When I had it dosing it did a tiny dose every 15min or so over a 24h span

[@eroggero]

Nicely done, looks like a great setup, love the stability it offers, maybe someday need a apex first,but wish they-came with a 3pump model . And we’re a bit cheaper 😎,

[@ReefDudes]

Yea i'm with you on both accounts!

[@melaniesimpson6322]

Do you find it easier to set up your dos to dose Alk and Calcium each split up for 24hrs? Or do you dos Calcium for 12 hrs and Alk for the other 12 hrs(usually at night) Seems like it would be more stable to dos both over a 24 hr period...but will it precipitate?

[@DwightMcCharles]

Great Video Deven👍 I think it will go on my Christmas wish list. Oh and by the way love the shirt.

[@ReefDudes]

Why thank you! Nice xmas wish list :P

[@DwightMcCharles]

ReefDudes guess what I got for Christmas? Now I’m watching to know how to set it up👍😀

[@Alen_D]

Great video! Thank you for all the info!

[@ReefDudes]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@420skidrow]

What size RODI tubing you use 3/8 or 1/4???

[@ReefDudes]

NYC Top corals 1/4”

[@PetmaluLife]

@@ReefDudes Hi Bud! Is it 1/4" polyethylene RO tubing? If so, did you have to dip the end in hot water to soften it up so it can connect to the nipple of the DOS?

[@FrankGlaabPA]

Where can I find that magnetic bar? I’ve searched and can’t find it.

[@26Tackle.reviews]

whot happens if your apex goes down! does your dosing stop or dump all alk/cal into tank?

[@ReefDudes]

jonny jones It will stop dosing as it relies on the apex head unit to give it commands

[@johnmy2985]

Hi. Thanks for your videos again. I have a question about the salt mix. I want to do the daily water change the same as you do with the Apex DOS, and I am using the Red Sea Coral Pro salt for mixed tanks, but according to it says you should not mix more than 4 hours or store for more than 12 hours. So how should I do in this case please? If I program DOS to change a gallon per day, it would be approximately 55 days to empty the tank. (Can I store the water for so long? If so, should I mix it every day before I make the change or do some kind of programming so that it mixes alone? I have a station with a 55gal tank for Ro / DI and another for 55 gal to prepare the salwater. I have doubts about this because I would like to automate it just like you. Thanks for your help

[@ReefDudes]

You should be fine. I suspect the eleved levles like alk will likely drop but the water is still "good" if your dosing anyways and doing small dialy water changes i wouldnt worry about it too much.

[@johnmy2985]

@@ReefDudes Thank you. And do I mix it only the first time? Then I leave it in storage until it is finished without mixing again? Is this how you do it? I wrote you a few days ago on Patreon about what you asked me about the Dinos. I already bought the Dr tim Waste away and the re fresh. But I am afraid that something will happen to my corals and the few fish and shrimp I have left. Can I do it without problems and the 3 dark days without light and without food for corals and fish? I have lost almost all the fish and I don't know what is happening, according to the tests I have done, everything seems fine. I am a little disappointed in all this

[@retroreefs7986]

When dosing alk and cal does the dose automatically not dose them at the same time?

[@ReefDudes]

When I was using it I had an offset so it was 7 or 15 min apart

[@InitialTP]

Great Video ReefDudes. Can i ask where to buy that magnetic bar or which brand that you used fit right on the apex DOS ? Some of others magnetic bar don't have the hole to mount. Thanks

[@ReefDudes]

I bought mine at a store called princess auto Its made for magnetically holding tools. You could likely just get two individual magnets to line up with the mounting holes as well

[@InitialTP]

Thanks alot

[@registeredbengals9737]

Thank you for the great video! just got my DOS system and Apex. Now just waiting for my Reefer 300XL to arrive so I can set everything up. Can't wait!

[@DaquanJohnson]

Thank you for the magnetic mounting tip.

[@billycarmello4359]

I have been unable to put up photos on my fusion dashboard is there any way you can help me with this issue I watched one of your videos and see that you had photos on your fusion so what exact steps do I need to take because I've tried a couple and been unsuccessful please let me know thank you in advance...

[@johnmy2985]

Greetings Deven. What intervals should I set to dose CA ALK and MG with DOS? I would like to know so that there is no precipitation. I would like to know what intervals you have for each one, please. Thank you

[@RogueAquariums]

Great set up of the DOS 👍 thank you

[@ReefDudes]

Happy to help!

[@jollyodin]

Now that you are using versas do you like the dos or eco tech option better?

[@ReefDudes]

DOS benefit is you can control remotely. Currently Versa is Bluetooth range but i suspect that will change down the road. noise wise versa is much quieter and more compact whcih was my main drivers. I'm happy with them. If i had an apex and a trident i would prob get a DOS to complete it.. otherwise i like the versa.

[@jollyodin]

Very quick reply. Thanks so much. You have helped me a lot with my new tank.

[@ReefDudes]

@@jollyodin Your most welcome!

[@jimjh2671]

Which is better to dose Acropower or Aquavitro Fuel? and can one use the DOS with Aquavitro Fuel? ( I manually dose AF now)

[@ReefDudes]

I have not used fuel, but i do like acro power. As long as it doesnt have to be refrigerated then I dont see why not! Acro power does not which is useful :)

[@mtkregs]

@@ReefDudes Fuel requires refrigeration after opening.

[@Guacamole44479]

Hey Deven. Super helpful video! Quick Q: do you run any in-line check valves on the unit? Also, I read a reef2reef thread on air bubbles getting into the system, and the users recommended replacing the tightening components of the DOS with others. Any need for this? Cheers

[@ReefDudes]

Yes you can get a threaded to push connector which is a better solution. As long as the connections are tight you shouldn’t get any air in the lines

[@BlueCarbonReefing]

Great video as always Dev. Love the shirts!

[@ReefDudes]

Thanks so much buds! i'm so stocked for the new shirt(s) i have a ton more planned too!

[@Sowrk]

Do you standard 6/4mm rodi tubing?

[@ReefDudes]

Yep. That’s what I used

[@pdwinc.1077]

Next time try a couple rare earth magnets and use some 5 minute epoxy just glue to the back of the DOS. Lee Valley is a good source for all that. Where did you come up with your dosing jars?

[@alexrothbard4324]

I setup my dos and wanted to only dos alk for a few days and was wondering if I turn the dose off on the toggle if it will stop dosing. I turned my calcium dose head off but still see doses in the log. Pretty weird.

[@ReefDudes]

Off should be off. Auto should be your dosing schedule. And on should be continuous on

[@ThaBiznessReefTank]

Love the DOS. I have 2.

[@ReefDudes]

Awesome! we are Dual Dos buddies now :P

[@AcuaTV]

Calibration of the DOS with the new APEX is super easy, too bad that they didn't add that support to the APEX classic

[@ReefDudes]

Ah yes! I’m pretty sure I got the DOS after I upgraded. Good to know!

[@larrysmith9484]

I’m having a problem with my dos. I’m using aquabus cable. It shows on the fusion but says it’s not connected when. Go to wizard setup. Is there a way to reset the dos or anything u can help me with. Thanks

[@ReefDudes]

Try a different port? Or new cable maybe?

[@michaelsussman8305]

Awesome video. Im getting a dos this week and im wondering where you order your ro line from? It appears to be a bit more flexible than the stuff ive gotten of amazon... thanks!

[@ReefDudes]

I got mine at a local store called princess auto, its pneumatic tubing which is the basically the same thing.

[@PRFishGirl]

ReefDudes what size 1/4?

[@ReefDudes]

PRFishGirl yep!

[@AJ-bi6ns]

Do you still use your DOS or completely left for Versa?

[@Ethan-ov4iz]

Anyone know if they got wireless control on this doser?

[@strat1960s]

A while back you did a review on the Coral Box WiFi dosing pumps. Are you still using it? If you had to choose between the Neptune DOS and the Coral Box WiFi dosing pump which would you say was better and why? I recently set up a 210g salt tank and a dosing pump is most likely going to be my next purchase. I already have an Apex so that's not a problem. I like that the Coral Box dosing pump has 4 heads. I can dose the basics, as needed, Alk, Mag, and Cal. If I wanted to dose at least those three elements, I'd have to buy two of the Neptune DOS'. Thoughts?

[@ReefDudes]

Yes the Coralbox is on my Nano and the DOS is on my big tank. The DOS is a better pump but its also more then double the price... especially you want more than 2 heads.. so i would say it depends on your budget. I had CA/Alk on mine (and added Mag manually once a month) .. now i'm automnating it all :P

[@AcuaTV]

Why didn't you put the DOS in the nano? I feel that that needs more accuracy from a doser than the big tank which can handle slight changes in the dosing pump dosage.

[@ReefDudes]

The DOS only works with the APEX which is on the big tank :) That and it makes me happy when things match :)

[@mtkregs]

@@ReefDudes One thing I've experienced, with my Coralbox doser, is that I have to keep check valves on each side of the pump heads or it won't keep prime. Dev, I noticed you are not using check valves on the DOS...assuming it doesn't have issues keeping prime? If I decide to purchase an Apex (tough decision for an old school reefer) I may also purchase the DOS for my 2 part...if it is of that much better quality.

[@26Tackle.reviews]

Iv just got 2 of these reefdudes can I link these together and only use 1 power block! iv got 6 port energy bar because in uk will I need to buy the 1 link module whots £200 uk

[@ReefDudes]

You may be able to jump the two one link ports together. Not 100% sure if it would work but that’s your best chance to look into that

[@kamilawright5665]

Hi!! My tank is 8 months old, I started adding corals a month ago,I haven’t dosing since most of them are Sps I only have 2 lps. Yesterday when I was doing my routine water testing my calcium is high 480ppm but my Kh is low 7 my PH is 8 I haven’t check my Mag yet so I’ll have to start dosing? I don’t have any doser and I was thinking in save money and get this but in the meantime how I can stabilize my Ca,Kh and rise my ph?

[@jakeatkinson901]

Love that shirt!

[@ReefDudes]

Jake Atkinson thanks jake!. It’s one of my favs! reefdudes.com/product/and-you-said-i-never-buy-flowers

[@clintparsons3989]

Has anyone had a problem with the head caps staying perfectly secure? I’ve taken a new headcap on and off over and over and every time it activates it dislodges the headcap. It’s also making a growling noise.

[@ReefDudes]

I have not had any issues with my origional unit that I have had for the past year

[@adamsilversmith]

Can’t get the bubbles out of my lines on mine. Any tips?

[@ReefDudes]

That means it’s sucking in air. Check the connector to the dos and your container to make sure it’s snug. Maybe even snip the end of the hose and re do it

[@adamsilversmith]

ReefDudes all been done. I even changed all the lines. Bummer I can’t figure it out. But it still seems to be working just fine and the air bubbles stay in the same spot.

[@ReefDudes]

What are you using for dosing lines? and what type of connector to the tube/where it sucks from?

[@adamsilversmith]

all Neptune everything, tubing and resevoir

[@ReefDudes]

Gotchya, I have not used the resevoir but it looks like they use the rodi push fittings on it. My guess is that your tube isnt 100% pushed in or isnt fully sealing against the oring inside of the connector letting in a smidge of air.

[@christopher5251]

Genius! 👍

[@troyprosser4890]

You may have redeemed yourself to someone for the ekoral review hahahaha😉

[@arturaugustynek670]

For That price it’s not worth it to be honest and only 2 pumps. I got the jebao instead for under 100$ and it has 4 pumps I use 3 for alk, cal, mag, and 4th for awc

[@ReefDudes]

How are you using only one head for awc?

[@arturaugustynek670]

Sorry I meant to say top off**

[@ReefDudes]

Artur augustynek makes Sense. My buddy used to do that with his jebo too

[@robertward6813]

Neptune are well over priced and over rated in my personal opinion. £350 to dose two elements no thanks. Good video though