Mastering Neptune Apex: Advanced Programming and Automation at Frags 2 Fishes
At Frags 2 Fishes, we’ve automated many aspects of our store’s daily operations using Neptune Apex, and we’d love to share our insights with the community! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this thread is a place to discuss custom Apex programming, troubleshooting, and tips.
Here are some ways we’ve maximized the power of Apex in our store:
Self-Service Water Station: Customers can conveniently access 0 TDS freshwater or premixed saltwater at 1.026 sp/g (35ppt) using Tropic Marin salt at the push of a button. Our system automates this process, delivering water directly into buckets for easy transport.
Coral Systems Automation: Our coral systems on the sales floor are connected to Apex controllers, which regulate water salinity and determine whether to top off with saltwater or freshwater based on the time of day. During business hours, Apex recognizes when we’re open and dispenses saltwater for coral sales. After hours, it switches to RODI water to maintain tank stability and perform necessary top-offs.
Automated Water Changes & Additive Dosing: Using the DOS system, we run automatic daily water changes, keeping our aquariums stable with minimal intervention. The Trident system helps monitor water parameters and adjusts dosing automatically based on live data.
Looking to optimize your system? Have questions about custom coding or automating your own aquarium operations? Whether you need help programming your DOS for water changes, setting up a Trident-controlled dosing routine, or troubleshooting your Apex setup, this is the place to ask!
Join the conversation and discover how automation can take your reef-keeping to the next level!
At Frags 2 Fishes, we’ve automated many aspects of our store’s daily operations using Neptune Apex, and we’d love to share our insights with the community! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this thread is a place to discuss custom Apex programming, troubleshooting, and tips.
Here are some ways we’ve maximized the power of Apex in our store:
Self-Service Water Station: Customers can conveniently access 0 TDS freshwater or premixed saltwater at 1.026 sp/g (35ppt) using Tropic Marin salt at the push of a button. Our system automates this process, delivering water directly into buckets for easy transport.
Coral Systems Automation: Our coral systems on the sales floor are connected to Apex controllers, which regulate water salinity and determine whether to top off with saltwater or freshwater based on the time of day. During business hours, Apex recognizes when we’re open and dispenses saltwater for coral sales. After hours, it switches to RODI water to maintain tank stability and perform necessary top-offs.
Automated Water Changes & Additive Dosing: Using the DOS system, we run automatic daily water changes, keeping our aquariums stable with minimal intervention. The Trident system helps monitor water parameters and adjusts dosing automatically based on live data.
Looking to optimize your system? Have questions about custom coding or automating your own aquarium operations? Whether you need help programming your DOS for water changes, setting up a Trident-controlled dosing routine, or troubleshooting your Apex setup, this is the place to ask!
Join the conversation and discover how automation can take your reef-keeping to the next level!
