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Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump fit check

Quick answer

Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump is a dosing pump from Jebao. Listed features: 4 independent peristaltic dosing channels; Backlit LCD with battery-backed memory through power loss; Up to 24 programmable doses per channel per day. Catalog specs: 4 dosing channels.

Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump: fits roughly 20-300 gallon systems. Specs, compatibility math, sizing risks, and alternatives before you buy.

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Who it is for

Good fit for

✓ 20-300 gallon systems, per the catalog fit range.
✓ Small or open-top tanks where daily evaporation swings salinity fastest.

Not a fit for

✕ Tanks under about 20 gallons; it is sized above them.
✕ Systems over about 300 gallons without adding capacity elsewhere.
✕ Builds that have not yet decided on reservoir placement and pump lift.

Listed features

4 independent peristaltic dosing channels
Backlit LCD with battery-backed memory through power loss
Up to 24 programmable doses per channel per day
Per-channel calibration; supports Balling/EI methods
Non-WiFi standalone controller (budget classic)

Specs checked against reef-aquarium-store.com.

Compatibility math

Build role

gear value = risk reduced + maintenance made easier + build fit

Example: Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump belongs in the plan only if it solves a real stability or maintenance job.

ReefCrafter keeps optional upgrades behind core stability requirements.

Risk notes

Manual top-off works until a busy week turns evaporation into a salinity spike.
Price is marked as estimated, so verify current vendor pricing before treating the budget as final.

Professional fit context

Check sensor redundancy, reservoir size, pump lift, fail-safes, and whether dosing is needed yet.
Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump fits roughly 20-300 gallon systems; confirm that range against the final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan.
Treat the displayed price as a budget placeholder until a reviewed vendor page confirms current pricing.

Alternatives to compare

Kamoer X4 WiFi 4-Pump Dosing System
Catalog fit range 30-300 gallon systems (balanced tier).
Jebao Doser 3.4 WiFi 4-Channel Dosing Pump
Catalog fit range 20-300 gallon systems (budget tier).
Reef Factory Dosing Pump X4
Catalog fit range 20-300 gallon systems (premium tier).

Full spec snapshot

Category: ATO / Dosing
Build tier: Budget
Estimated price: $59 est.
Tank fit range: fits roughly 20-300 gallon systems
Format: Dosing Pump

Questions

What tank size is the Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump for?

ReefCrafter's catalog fit range for it is 20-300 gallon systems. Confirm that against your final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan rather than the box label alone.

What should I compare the Jebao DP-4 4-Channel Dosing Pump against?

Kamoer X4 WiFi 4-Pump Dosing System (Catalog fit range 30-300 gallon systems (balanced tier)); Jebao Doser 3.4 WiFi 4-Channel Dosing Pump (Catalog fit range 20-300 gallon systems (budget tier)); Reef Factory Dosing Pump X4 (Catalog fit range 20-300 gallon systems (premium tier)).