Trident Controlled DŌS: Preface
This guide will walk through setup of Trident controlled dosing using the
Neptune Systems DŌS. Controlled dosing allows you to set desired levels for
alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium, and have automatic control of those
parameters. The best way to configure this will be with the task found in
Apex Fusion called “Trident Controlled Dosing.” Optionally, you may use this
guide in lieu of the Trident Controlled Dosing Task.
Neptune Systems does not recommend running the Trident Controlled
Dosing Task or going through this guide until the Trident has been in
operation for at least 7 to 10 days.
You, as the aquarist, must generally understand the amount of each additive
needed to maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium parameters in
the aquarium for this guide to be successful.
Select DŌS Pump
This guide assumes the Neptune Systems DŌS has already been connected
to the Apex system and that the DŌS has been properly calibrated. If that
still needs to be completed, then please see the DŌS Get Started Guide to
physically install the DŌS.
Provided that is complete, select the DŌS pump you wish to configure with
the Trident by selecting the gear above the dashboard slider control for that
DŌS pump.
Configure Amount to Dose
1. Select Modify Interval
2. Enter the Start time as “0:00”
3. Enter the End time as “23:59”
4. Make sure Action is set to “Add”
5. Enter the volume of additive to dose to maintain the parameter. In this
example, that is calcium. This is called the “normal dosing amount.”
6. Select “OK”
For Trident Controlled Dosing of calcium and magnesium supplements,
Neptune Systems recommends as few intervals as possible to experience the
best results; a single interval spanning the full 24-hour day is suggested for
calcium and magnesium additives, and also for alkalinity dosing for
aquariums with a relatively low to moderate rate of alkalinity consumption.
Typically in aquariums with high rates of calcification, the majority (about
75%) of the daily alkalinity consumption occurs during the primary lighting
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