Looking for a controller (mid level)

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by ashr

One huge issue I have though is I have an all in one tank.. and my power bar is on the side of my tank...so that may be an issue for turning off pumps and lights etc..

I'm not sure what issue you mean exactly but controllers don't control ordinary power bars. They need their own brand to be able to control what happens at individual plugs. You may be able to replace the power bar in your RSM with a controllable one fits in the space. Are the cords long enough to be moved to another location such as behind or inside the stand?

[Enigma]

I just had a brain fart . . . The PM2 module might be needed to run a pH probe on the Apex junior.

And, to echo what intarsiabox wrote, whatever devices you want to control will need to be plugged into the controller's outlets. You may not want to control everything, so you may be able to leave some things plugged into your existing powerbar.

Edit:To give you an idea, here is an Apex Lite with two powerbars, the display module, a breakout box, and a VDM module.



Everything that plugs into that is controllable.

[Enigma]

Also, to further clarify things, I would call the Apex Junior an introductory controller, with the Apex and Apex Lite being intermediate controllers. I'd consider the GHL Profilux an advanced controller. I'd put the Reef Keeper controllers in the same category as the Apex controllers.

[ashr]

Wow, thank you for all the info!! This is helping me out for sure! Just need to find out what I need and save up a little more !!