reefkeer elite

[seasalt_newbies]

I have been reading alot about the automation and I think it would be a great investment. I was curious though for a guy to get a complete setup in my mind consists of the following items...
Temp controller
salinity
ph
controller for motors and/ or pumps or does one do both?
auto top off
leak detection
lights
auto feeder

Am I missing anything ? I dont think I have the need for any dosing units right now. What kind of price do you think a setup like this would cost?

Thanks for your input

Mike

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by seasalt_newbies

I have been reading alot about the automation and I think it would be a great investment. I was curious though for a guy to get a complete setup in my mind consists of the following items...
Temp controller
salinity
ph
controller for motors and/ or pumps or does one do both?
auto top off
leak detection
lights
auto feeder

Am I missing anything ? I dont think I have the need for any dosing units right now. What kind of price do you think a setup like this would cost?

Thanks for your input

Mike

I would skip the salinity probe, it is an expensive add on that is not needed. Your salinity should not be fluctuating if you are topping off the water regularly and making sure that your water change water is also at the correct salinity level. Get a refractometer to check after each water change, JL's has a nice Vertex model for $45.

I have had the RKE for 2 years now without any issues at all. I've had it controlling lights, wave makers, ATO, temp and pumps and monitoring PH. I must say though that my current lights and wave makers already have their own computer controls in them as do a lot of these types items now. I got my system for $200 on a Boxing Day sale, whether they'll be that low ever again I don't know. I would look at the type of gear you want to use first and then see what you need to control and monitor and match a system to that criteria. Most are expandable down the road. Even though my controller doesn't actually control everything in my system I still can monitor electricity usage, have alarms attached to pieces of equipment and have all the pumps and skimmer set up for a one button feed mode.