Advice On Controllers

[reef keeper]

hey all. I'm starting to look at controllers for my 150g reef. I currently have radions, so they have their own timers.

I don't use kalk yet and manually dose 2 part.

I'd like to have control over my heaters and have a ph probe.

I would also like it to be upgrade able for my future larger system.

I'm clueless on this product and need advice.

 

[EricTMah]

Really depends how much you wanted control. Like access from pc, smartphone or just with the head unit.

If you want more accessibility. Then go with a apex.

If you want basic and cost is an issue. Go with the reef keeper

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[TORX]

Apex all the way. Just the full Apex, the Gold Version is over rated IMHO.

 

[Pistol]

Apex all the way. Just the full Apex, the Gold Version is over rated IMHO.

+1, you usually regret it when you cheap out.

 

[outofthewater]

Having both id go apex it blows the reef keeper out of the water

 

[reeferkeeper420]

APEX!!!

 

[reeferkeeper420]

And like Torx said, get the full dont cheap out and and get the jr. Or youll probably regret it later lol

 

[TORX]

I like everything about Apex. Especially the fact that they have a great online support forum as well. Probably one of the best ones I have dealt with.

 

[reef keeper]

So apex it is then. Thanks

 

[mmckaig]

I was in the exact same place as you 2 years ago... I knew nothing--still dont-- BUT, I can say that after having had bought a used reefkeeper and then dumping it for an APEX. 100% I would recommend apex all the way.

the amount of things that you can automate is really kinda crazy so any automation is better than none but, really Apex seems to be a step above the neptune product.

 

[Cliff]

100% apex!!

 

[reef keeper]

Go standard grade or lab grade?

 

[theyangman]

I have an RKE....

Seems to do the job for me.

 

[Jewel]

I bought a Reef Keeper and was totally confused by it, I'd get the Apex next time. And if you can, Don't cheap out on it. I'd buy new as well and get the warranty with proper instructions. There is a Forum here on TFT to help you as well as many members who are up on the Apex. The options are endless.

 

[reef keeper]

I just checked around for pricing. Exchange is really pushing this thing up! Best I have found is just over 700 incl taxes

 

[Jewel]

That's pricey, ouch

 

[reef keeper]

It sure is. In the usa they are 529. Plus exchange. Plus tax at the border. Ugh

 

[TORX]

Try getting it from Canada....PM @unibob from Beanbagfrags for a price or check out sealifecentral.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Yeah i think theyre like 584 or something like that or maybe 548??? But yah i know sealife told me.they can get them in a few.days or try unibob

 

[bart84]

Even try the coral reef shop in burlington.