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View Poll Results: what controlling unit do you use | |||
Apex gold | 12 | 25.00% | |
Apex lite | 7 | 14.58% | |
reefkeeper | 8 | 16.67% | |
naw dont use nither | 21 | 43.75% | |
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll |
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#11
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reef keeper hate it tho only does lights and heaters for me wish i would a bought a apex also they don't have mac platform all my computers and laptops mac
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Current tank---125 gallon mixed reef 60 gallon sump, Reef octopus nw200 skimmer, Rapid LEDs, Maxspec gyre, Mp10s, Fuge, Biweekly 20% WC, QT everything |
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Apex full here. LOVE IT! Email alerts, switching and monitoring capabilities are almost endless, so it grows with you. Love Apex Fusion, so much easier to get all wireless.
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I have the apex lite and love it
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Desperately seeking serenity ... 180g custom build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=81400 50g custom daycare tank... http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=65428 |
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Couldn't vote as there is a Reefkeeper Lite with variants, and the Elite with variants
Guess I'm in the minority so far. I use a Reefkeeper Elite. From what I can tell from posts mine is much easier to program and has all the bell and whistle add-ons like Apex with a brand twist; Apex supports the Ecotech MP/QD series while DA supports Tunze DA also has additional modules like Apex; Moonlights, dc pump controllers, dc light controllers, net modules etc etc ... I went DA for the price and PC programmability My unit supports up to 63 modules, and the new Archon supports up to 255 modules |
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Another one here for full Apex, gonna run it on my new tank.
I think in a smaller tank with less stuff to mess with, you can get away with it. But for peace of mind and insurance for thousands of dollars of livestock and even your home, a good controller is a worthwhile investment Imo. |
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I used to run a ReefKeeper Elite. It was 1/2 price during a boxing day sale through Digital Aquatics directly . It did everything I needed it to with zero issues for much cheaper than an Apex. I sold it awhile back though as I now just have a FOWLR tank that uses a power and timer just fine. I'll admit though that after paying the long dollar for Ecotech lights with their own built in controls, wave makers with their own built in controls and ATO with it's own controls, having a very expensive controller was less appealing.
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I use an apex jr.
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I believe Reefkeeping is not a hobby but a way of life It's unfortunate mine is at a stand still! Building a 135 reef 9 years in the making(seem like I'll never get this 1 together! Too Busy with the Nano and Pico tanks |
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Im new to the reef scene and i dont understand why the need. My lights are fully programmable, my wavemakers are synced with controllers, my return pump /skimmer stay on 24/7. truthfully the only thing i can see to need a controller for is the heaters and that would be for safety incase heaters break down. I have had tanks all my life and never needed a email to tell me how my tank is doin...pls what am i missing?
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