Crikey, have you thought of writing more about your coral spawning efforts, that would be really interesting to read.
Julian
Neptune Apex and CoralVue Hydros: Personal Opinion and Experience
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Very nice write-up giving side by side insight on both the controllers.
Have some questions regarding these controllers, will DM you.
Thanks .
Very nice write-up giving side by side insight on both the controllers.
Have some questions regarding these controllers, will DM you.
Thanks .
Thanks for reading it. I’ll be glad to answer any questions!@Nanojoe
Very nice write-up giving side by side insight on both the controllers.
Have some questions regarding these controllers, will DM you.
Thanks .
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I actually am documenting it! Here's the thread:
Cynarina lacrymalis spawning project & setup.
Hello there! I' preparing this thread for a project I plan to start this spring, which will be a spawning attempt for the coral Cynarina* lacrymalis. C. lacrymalis is a broadcast spawning species that begins oogenesis & spermatogenesis in August-September, after which they release eggs & sperm...
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This is why I don't get the whole mobius devices NOT being able to be controlled from the Apex. Annoying as hell.
This is a great article!
I did do a lot of research before making a purchase. About 1.5 weeks ago I decided to buy the Hydros x2 kit and the Hydros ATO kit. My tank is only the evo 13.5. This is the reason I ended up with the Hydros. Price point!
I fealt 100% that the ATO and temp control is the most important feature a nano keeper should have.
While I don't need all the extras out of the box. I can buy everything as an add on. Including the flagship module the Hydros x4. Outside of that, I have the option to buy the x3, xl and wave engine. All of which give a varying input/output option. Sense ports, drive ports and probe ports. To suit your budget and layout. But, I'm not knocking Apex at all!
After I carefully read the set up instructions. (I originally skimmed through the manual, and ended up wasting 3 hours because of my stupidity and reread the instructions CAREFULLY). It took me 20 mins to setup the x2 module and power4 strip. Then I was able to setup my programming. The ATO I spent a couple hours to play with before I set it up and installed on my system.
A small point about your programing capabilities. I'm very comfortable with writing code. While you don't have to "write code" for Hydros. There is a ton of built in if/do/for/when statement capabilities built into the programs out of the box. With more implemented every software version update.
AGAIN! I'm not knocking Apex. It's a superior controller in a lot of ways. It's mostly price point. And the only other controller I have experience with is Aquatronica.
Thank you
Ron B
I did do a lot of research before making a purchase. About 1.5 weeks ago I decided to buy the Hydros x2 kit and the Hydros ATO kit. My tank is only the evo 13.5. This is the reason I ended up with the Hydros. Price point!
I fealt 100% that the ATO and temp control is the most important feature a nano keeper should have.
While I don't need all the extras out of the box. I can buy everything as an add on. Including the flagship module the Hydros x4. Outside of that, I have the option to buy the x3, xl and wave engine. All of which give a varying input/output option. Sense ports, drive ports and probe ports. To suit your budget and layout. But, I'm not knocking Apex at all!
After I carefully read the set up instructions. (I originally skimmed through the manual, and ended up wasting 3 hours because of my stupidity and reread the instructions CAREFULLY). It took me 20 mins to setup the x2 module and power4 strip. Then I was able to setup my programming. The ATO I spent a couple hours to play with before I set it up and installed on my system.
A small point about your programing capabilities. I'm very comfortable with writing code. While you don't have to "write code" for Hydros. There is a ton of built in if/do/for/when statement capabilities built into the programs out of the box. With more implemented every software version update.
AGAIN! I'm not knocking Apex. It's a superior controller in a lot of ways. It's mostly price point. And the only other controller I have experience with is Aquatronica.
Thank you
Ron B
Do they still have supply issues with the dosing solutions for Trident?
Thanks!
They label ISO rating but do not have it, don't be fooled by CV marketing once you open the case it is obvious the design choices are very lacking and demonstrate a lot of poor engineering knowledge. Come on, who in their right mind tins mains power supply cables and then uses them in screw down terminals, or does not conformal coat their circuits in aquarium products.....
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