Spot on.my sprinkler system has an interface and reliability that is multiple times better than any reef stuff. Many of the techies have long since dropped most of the tech because of this.
The more I do this, the more I try to simplify everything. Why do I even need all that controllability anyway? If I set a system up using a half-dozen brain cells or more, the coral is going to grow with or without the tech.
My real passion is fly fishing. I’ve been doing it for over 40 years. When I was younger, I had every new gadget that came out. I was a walking fly shop. Now I grab rod, reel, leader/tippet, floatant, flies, and maybe waders if it’s not warm.
I’ll pull up and see guys who are clearly newer to the sport at their cars gearing up. I get out, grab my stuff, and hit the river. By the time they finally get their feet wet, I’ve already landed 3 fish.