Controller Opinions

[ATinPGH]

I'm trying to decide between and APEX controller and a Reefkeeper. I had a Reef Keeper Lite in the past and it was easy to use but the power bar had a failure that stuck a heater on and toasted some of my corals. I realize things happen so I won't exclude the Reefkeeper this time around.

At a minimum I'd like to control temperature, monitor salinity, ATO and possibly turn on a light for a fuge. The ability to keep track of all the parameters via a cell phone is interesting as well as I do a little bit of traveling for work and want to limit my wife's involvement to feeding.

What has been your experience?

Aaron

 

[fetta]

Well let's say I just sold my DA elite and bought a apex. It was a real pain in the to try to connect to the DA via, phone or anything. Now apex hell I can do anything from work if I want to. Yeah a Lil more money upfront but if you look around can find a good deal on here or other site.....but way less headache then a DA

 

[krshlln300]

I like apex but cant for the life of me get it working.....

 

[krshlln300]

More ir less my lack of coding skills i guess

 

[ATinPGH]

Thanks. I'm leaning toward Apex but the price is a bit steep. At least they have decent resale value.