Controller Recommendations

Okiemike

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I'm looking at purchasing a new controller for my tank build. Any suggestions on what brand I should purchase? Pros & cons to what your using?
 
I use an apex to control both if my tanks, I have a wxm module so it can control my vortech mp10s as well. The wxm was a big want/ need for me so that's why I went this way. You really have to consider what you want to run on your controller, if you want semi control without a web interface the reef keeper lite is perfect, if you want the full blown cell phone controlled reef or multiple tanks I would go with a Neptune apex or reef keeper elite.

Here is a link to my tank this is done by my apex completely free.

Status.
http://www.reeftronics.net/ghellin/apex-status

History.

http://www.reeftronics.net/ghellin/apex-history
 
I would go with apex if your going to use net controls/monitoring. RKE net module sucks. Buy me an apex and I'll give you my RKE with 4 pc4s and 2 sl1s.
 
I am an apex guy to. i run an acjr with out the net controls but love it. I am selling mine as I am tearing down the big tank currently. Several guys with large tanks local run rke's but I am a fan of the neptune. imho.
 
If you just want basic controller functions, the RKL is a great option. Mine is used for temp control and a glorified timer. It does plenty more, but I don't ever need it.
 
Think your seeing what they are getting at??? The Apex is a nice unit with plenty of capabilities. I like it as well.
 
I just went through the process of looking at the spread of controllers and ended up going with the Apex. It did take a little getting used to (but I'm sure all of them do), but after I got it all down (online status check from outside home wifi and all), I LOVE the Apex. I don't know what I thought I was doing without it! Apex gets my vote.
 
Yeah i'm really leaning towards the Apex for my new build. I have had several of the Aqua controlloers and Neptune does make a good product. But i have heard a lot of good comments about the reef keeper elite as well so was wanting a little input from the local guys and gals as well.
 
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