controllers RKL or RKE

[sillygoose]

Hi guys,

So I'm wondering if I need a reef keeper lite or an elite. I know the RKE is all whizz-bangy and stuff, but do I need all of that. My AIs will have their own fancy controller so I'm thinking maybe the RKL...

 

[evo_2679]

I have the RKL and like it but super basic - its controlling just my lights/ heater / and fans. On my next tank I am going with the Apex Neptune controller - super cool that I will be able to controller from my phone. Check out the link below :http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/the-single-best-reef-tank-purchase-ive-ever-made/

 

[aquaph8]

The RKL does the job. If your gonna spend the money on the elite, get an apex.

 

[brettinteriors]

You people are making it difficult. I keep trying to justify a controller. In reality I don't need one, I want one. I have timers, switches, wave maker, doser, ect. I wish I would have forgone all that crap in the beginning and bought a controller. I didnt and most likely spent as much on a less efficient cluster ($&@&$ of wires and boxes. It works though and a controller would realalistically only ad a ph probe, alarms, and remote monitoring. I want to need one.

 

[sillygoose]

Considering I'm dropping a bunch of $$$ on lights and a skimmer (hopefully - the guy has not gotten back to me), I need to go for need and not as much for want. The RKL it is.

But, is the remote monitoring a good idea? It would be cool to be able to get a notification if something went horribly wrong in time to avoid catastrophe.

 

[brettinteriors]

Considering I'm dropping a bunch of $$$ on lights and a skimmer (hopefully - the guy has not gotten back to me), I need to go for need and not as much for want. The RKL it is.

But, is the remote monitoring a good idea? It would be cool to be able to get a notification if something went horribly wrong in time to avoid catastrophe.

Half of the reason I want one is remote monitoring.
I wonder if I could set a fluid level sensor in the skimmer cup to cut the power if it starts to overflow

 

[aquaph8]

Half of the reason I want one is remote monitoring.
I wonder if I could set a fluid level sensor in the skimmer cup to cut the power if it starts to overflow

Check out the skimmate lockers from Avast. They have a sensor to cut off your skimmer in such an event. I have one, they work great.