Rmckoy
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Other than a simple pin style timer for lights I have never used any type of controller .Automation is a huge advantage in this hobby. Its like having a butler to turn your lights on and off, reporting an issue, monitor your temperature, ph and other levels and more.
HOW MANY OF YOU ARE USING CONTROLLERS AND WHAT KIND?
Which is your Favorite?
What do you like and dislike about your controller ?
For years I used ReefKeeper elite and it was ALWAYS trustworthy and trouble Free. I would not be afraid to buy another one.
I was scared of Apex as it looked complicated. I finally found one at a price I could not refuse and took my chance. I have used Apex since and still do.
My Favorite will be Reef Keeper despite being gone from the market. These were Too easy to set up.
Apex:
Like: The look, the plug layout, the amount of modules and abilities to monitor levels, leaks, dose, trident and ATO control.
Dislike: False reading with Salinity and Trident readings
I cant justify buying this unit for $800 and having to go out and get Hanna kits and a salinity tester because I cant rely on the saltwater probe which is over $200
I’ve posted many times questioning them and curious if I would ever use it or benefit from it
my reef is simple . I enjoy thr hands on part of testing but ….
with the larger system I would consider the option of a auto water change and possibly even look into adding a uv , ozone or filing up my dosing containers to go with the dosing pump .
I haven’t need it as I lost most of my corals almost 3 years ago