Aquarium Controllers
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Jamest,
You need to decide what functions you want now and what your going to need for the future.
Some controllers will force you to replace the Main Unit to achieve higher functions and features.
Its very important to understand what you want now and the future.
Good thread to read up on.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1621061&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
BTW, asking this question here on RC causes a lot of drama, lol.
You need to decide what functions you want now and what your going to need for the future.
Some controllers will force you to replace the Main Unit to achieve higher functions and features.
Its very important to understand what you want now and the future.
Good thread to read up on.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1621061&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
BTW, asking this question here on RC causes a lot of drama, lol.
Yeah I actually have been comparing a lot, but being newer into this hobby makes it hard to understand what some of the functions actually mean lol... I mean I've read a lot and I know a decent amount, but I havn't been into the more advanced parts of the hobby, for example sps corals, clams, etc. and I don't know a lot about all of the more advanced equipment... basically I lack experience which makes it hard to know what I'll want down the road.
Padrino
New member
Well the AC3 is well priced and has much of the same functions that most other controllers have, It does connect to the internet which makes programming and tweaking pumps especially easier. I highly recommend the AC3. Myself and many other on RC love and would buy another unit. im actually trying to buy another one in the classifieds as we speak.
Padrino
New member
im not exactly sure what you are implying with that post but the AC3 is a great controller especially if you pair it with the aquasurf, or I/O breakout box. the possibilities are endless. Feel free to check out my build thread by clicking the red house. you may find some useful info.
Check out www.aquariumcontrollers.com Lots of comparison of most of the current products out there.
NeveSSL
Got tubes?
Personally, I would recommend you know what you want before you buy one. 
There are many GREAT controllers on the market, but which one you want to buy will depend on what you need and what you want.
If you want just a basic, no-frills but still capable controller for now, check out the AC Jr. as well as the ReefKeeper Lite.
Brandon
There are many GREAT controllers on the market, but which one you want to buy will depend on what you need and what you want.
If you want just a basic, no-frills but still capable controller for now, check out the AC Jr. as well as the ReefKeeper Lite.
Brandon
cnaegler
New member
I'm not sure if you were refering to my post or not but i wasn't implying anything. I love The Aquacontroller's... especially the AC3. As a matter of fact, i was thinking of selling my ACII so i can get the new AC" Apex" .
I was merely stating that he should purchase a higher end controller, if he could afford it, or even have to save for it. I've made the mistake, MANY times, when i was starting out, to just do it cheaply...well that's not gonna cut it in this hobby because you always seem to need something better in the long run. Get cheap and have cheap. Doing it cheaply will result in boxes full of equipment that you don't need or no one wants (wet/dry sumps, PC lighting, cheap skimmers).
RavieReefer
New member
I've got the new AC Apex on order!!!
luther1200
Premium Member
The APEX is set up more like the Reef Keeper Elite. Where as its a modular system that can be expanded very easily. I think there is a video on you-tube, of a guy explaining it. It looks pretty cool. And its a good price.
