Chihiros auto doser tubing

[Sb1415]

I see that this keeps leaking but can only push the tube in so far. Any thoughts or recs ?

 

[techman81]

I had leaking issues on one line with the original base tubing as well, so on my last order from Chihiros, I purchased their colored silicone tubing. You can probably find something else cheaper but I was already buying an expensive light, so figured might as well. It slides on to the barbs much better, and so far, no leaks. Knock on wood.

 

[Kwyet]

Have you tried cutting off the tubing so you have a new unstretched end to connect?

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

The silicone tubing is SO much better than the original vinyl tubing.

You can also use any 2mmx4mm silicone tubing. I use this one, a bit cheaper than the chihiros stuff:


Finally, if you install new silicone tubing and it's still leaking, you need replacement barbs:

 

[Sb1415]

The silicone tubing is SO much better than the original vinyl tubing.

You can also use any 2mmx4mm silicone tubing. I use this one, a bit cheaper than the chihiros stuff:
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Finally, if you install new silicone tubing and it's still leaking, you need replacement barbs:

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Thanks Rocco. Do you also have any suggestions for replacing the dosing head that sits on the aquarium. 25$ for it seems a lot on Amazon. The one that came with the doser seems to sit too close to the water level.

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

Take some measurements of the thickness of your tank rim and I'll 3D print you a much better tube holder!

 

[CMooner]

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I see that this keeps leaking but can only push the tube in so far. Any thoughts or recs ?

The reason it is leaking is because the factory doser head is plugging up and there's back pressure on the pump. There is nothing wrong with the tubing per say. The factory head is poorly designed IMHO. Cheers

 

[gnatster]

Thanks Rocco. Do you also have any suggestions for replacing the dosing head that sits on the aquarium. 25$ for it seems a lot on Amazon. The one that came with the doser seems to sit too close to the water level.

Found these:
Dosing Tube Holder for Chihiros Dosing System - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

Chihiros dosing pump tube holder - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

Download this free 3D print file designed by sgabor94. This is a tubing holder for the Chihiros dosing pump, designed as a more secure and reliable alternative to the factory-supplied part. It ensures that nutrients are accurately delivered into the aquarium water by keeping the tubes firmly in...

makerworld.com

 

[Sb1415]

Found these:
Dosing Tube Holder for Chihiros Dosing System - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

Chihiros dosing pump tube holder - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

Download this free 3D print file designed by sgabor94. This is a tubing holder for the Chihiros dosing pump, designed as a more secure and reliable alternative to the factory-supplied part. It ensures that nutrients are accurately delivered into the aquarium water by keeping the tubes firmly in...

makerworld.com

Rocco sent me some haven’t hooked them up yet but they look sleek . Thanks Rocco.

 

[JacksonL]

I’ve just installed one of these:

Chihiros Dosing Flow Adapter - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

Made of durable aluminum alloy, this adapter connects directly to the filter canister’s water pipe and supports installation of 4 dosing ports, each equipped with a check valve, making it perfectly compatible with our Dosing Pump system. Equipped with a one-way valve, it prevents water leakage...

www.chihirosaquaticstudio.com

Early days, but it is so nice not having the tubing holders and tubing up the side of the tank.
If you run an external filter then it certainly tidies up the setup.

 

[Sb1415]

I’ve just installed one of these:

Chihiros Dosing Flow Adapter - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

Made of durable aluminum alloy, this adapter connects directly to the filter canister’s water pipe and supports installation of 4 dosing ports, each equipped with a check valve, making it perfectly compatible with our Dosing Pump system. Equipped with a one-way valve, it prevents water leakage...

www.chihirosaquaticstudio.com

Early days, but it is so nice not having the tubing holders and tubing up the side of the tank.
If you run an external filter then it certainly tidies up the setup.

Yup looks great, thanks for sharing. Didn’t know that this existed. More things to spend on!

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

I’ve just installed one of these:

Chihiros Dosing Flow Adapter - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

Made of durable aluminum alloy, this adapter connects directly to the filter canister’s water pipe and supports installation of 4 dosing ports, each equipped with a check valve, making it perfectly compatible with our Dosing Pump system. Equipped with a one-way valve, it prevents water leakage...

www.chihirosaquaticstudio.com

Early days, but it is so nice not having the tubing holders and tubing up the side of the tank.
If you run an external filter then it certainly tidies up the setup.

Just an FYI, mine clogged so badly, repeatedly, that I stopped using it permanently. Hopefully yours won't, but just a heads up. The only way you'll know is when you get algae and notice the solution levels haven't dropped!

 

[Jeff Miotke]

Just an FYI, mine clogged so badly, repeatedly, that I stopped using it permanently. Hopefully yours won't, but just a heads up. The only way you'll know is when you get algae and notice the solution levels haven't dropped!

Curious. Ive been running mine for over a year and no issues. Ive fairly dilute mixes. Maybe that is key?

 

[techman81]

Curious. Ive been running mine for over a year and no issues. Ive fairly dilute mixes. Maybe that is key?

@Naturescapes_Rocco and someone else mentioned having clogging issues with the Chihiros tube holders/outputs as well and I've yet to have clogging on mine after a year. I was wondering if it was maybe due to the fert used. Are the dry dose mixes more likely to clog lines than off-the-shelf mixes like APT? Regardless, I've also decided to 3D print some holders because, while they haven't clogged, the Chihiros holders do build up a lot of residue around where they're mounted. Hoping the 3D printed ones are better in that regard.

 

[JacksonL]

Just an FYI, mine clogged so badly, repeatedly, that I stopped using it permanently. Hopefully yours won't, but just a heads up. The only way you'll know is when you get algae and notice the solution levels haven't dropped!

Thanks for that, I will keep my eye on it to make sure the levels on the dosing containers are dropping appropriately.
The tiny sized tube Chihiros use has such a small internal diameter would be extra prone to blockages.