Manual dosing means remembering to add supplements by hand every day — and a missed day, or an inconsistent amount, shows up in reef chemistry stability over time. The HYDROS Dosing Pump plugs into any HYDROS controller to automate that job precisely and consistently.
Why Automated Dosing Beats Manual
Reef tanks depend on consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels, and hand-dosing introduces both human error and timing gaps — a supplement dosed all at once instead of spread across the day can cause bigger swings than the same total amount delivered steadily.
What the HYDROS Dosing Pump Offers
- Plug-and-play integration with any HYDROS controller — no separate app or system to manage.
- Scheduled, automated dosing that runs consistently without relying on you remembering each day.
- Expandable — add multiple pumps to a single controller for dosing several supplements independently.
Setup Tips
- Calibrate before relying on it for precise dosing, since tubing and pump-head wear can affect actual output volume over time.
- Split large daily doses into smaller, more frequent doses where your controller allows, for steadier chemistry than one big daily addition.
- Check tubing periodically for wear, since dosing tubing degrades faster than most other aquarium plumbing.
The HYDROS Dosing Pump is available at Marine Concept Supply — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop the HYDROS Dosing Pump, and browse more HYDROS accessories.
