As far as the Digital Loggers set up.... I think you can only power off or on equipment. Remember the Apex will give you real time updates and graphs on your system from equipment to water parameters with the ability to control, change, and power on/off as you see fit. I do not believe that device you listed would do such a thing, if I'm not mistaken.
Digital Aquatics or Neptune Systems
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SoloGarth
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Yes, thanks. With the Apex, I will be paying more for the same functions that the Digital Aquatics offers.
SoloGarth
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Digital Aquatics or Neptune Systems
Well as mentioned there are lots of things the APEX can do that the DA gear cannot. Just look through the available modules for each set.
Apex:
Leak detection
Par measurement
AFS
WAV pumps
Cloud based
DOS
Ecotech compatible (excepting the Vectra)
Dissolved O2
I'm sure I'm missing some.
On Archon side you have:
Wifi
Open source
DP1 (less expensive but less robust than DOS)
DCI
Feel free to chime in here any current archon users with things I missed.
Well as mentioned there are lots of things the APEX can do that the DA gear cannot. Just look through the available modules for each set.
Apex:
Leak detection
Par measurement
AFS
WAV pumps
Cloud based
DOS
Ecotech compatible (excepting the Vectra)
Dissolved O2
I'm sure I'm missing some.
On Archon side you have:
Wifi
Open source
DP1 (less expensive but less robust than DOS)
DCI
Feel free to chime in here any current archon users with things I missed.
Harry_Y
New member
I have owned the Profilux, Reefkeeper Lite and Reefkeeper Elite
I Now run the Neptune Apex. As you have found the Apex has the largest following.
It is an extremely flexible controller and nobody else has the Fusion interface
that really tends to put them out in front.
My best advise is before you buy really look at the service side of
all of them some of the vendors out there have very poor support
(that was why I switched from the Reefkeeper to the Apex.)
At the end of the day the Apex really is the front leader.
I Now run the Neptune Apex. As you have found the Apex has the largest following.
It is an extremely flexible controller and nobody else has the Fusion interface
that really tends to put them out in front.
My best advise is before you buy really look at the service side of
all of them some of the vendors out there have very poor support
(that was why I switched from the Reefkeeper to the Apex.)
At the end of the day the Apex really is the front leader.
solitude127
Proud user of IO Salt!
FYI - Apex Lite is no longer being supported by Neptune Systems.
Does that mean that they will no longer offer updates for Lite users?
solitude127
Proud user of IO Salt!
I recently had to send my head unit back and when I got my invoice, it said on there that they no longer support the Apex Lite. I took it has you can not send it for service anymore. You may want to confirm with Neptune before purchasing the Lite
SoloGarth
Active member
Digital Aquatics or Neptune Systems
I would not purchase the lite either way. Just my opinion but as someone mentioned in another thread you can't use float switches with the lite without purchasing another module (pm1 or pm2) in addition to the breakout box.
I would not purchase the lite either way. Just my opinion but as someone mentioned in another thread you can't use float switches with the lite without purchasing another module (pm1 or pm2) in addition to the breakout box.
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Harry_Y
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The support out of DA is practically non extant (I finally just gave up)
That was a strong factor in me switching to the Apex.
With the DA Products it was my experience that they are far more susceptible
to noise; I would suspect due to the lack of using shielded cables.
A local reefer here had major issues with his DA Controller
malfunctioning when he hooked up his HM lights (due to the noise).
I also run amateur radio and when I transmitted (even on low power) my
DA controller would reset and act up, so that spoiled that hobby for me.
Since switching to Apex I also switched to MH lights and have
zero issues either with the MH lights or running amateur radio.
Apex also has a much larger user base, that also translates in to
more working capital for the manufacture to develop new products.
Herbie
Yep,that one
I have had many DA systems over the years .........
DA RK lites and RK Elites .
I now run a full loaded Apex, and am much happier, and feel much more in control . My son Runs an Apex Jr .
Its pretty nice to be able to pull up all your reef tank parameters while on vacation, at work ..........or even just out at the movies or a restaurant ! I can check Temp , PH, ORP, Salinity, Amp draw , and control almost anything on my tank while I am out. Heck I can even feed the fish if I forget and even see them eating the food with the live video feed . All from my smart phone.
Laptop is also an option while away. Like on vacation or a business travel for instance.
I think I can safely say this ...........
There are lots of reefers who have made the switch from ReefKeeper to Apex !
But how many reefers have you heard of that switched from Apex to Reefkeeper ???
Enough said ............
Just go with an Apex .
DA RK lites and RK Elites .
I now run a full loaded Apex, and am much happier, and feel much more in control . My son Runs an Apex Jr .
Its pretty nice to be able to pull up all your reef tank parameters while on vacation, at work ..........or even just out at the movies or a restaurant ! I can check Temp , PH, ORP, Salinity, Amp draw , and control almost anything on my tank while I am out. Heck I can even feed the fish if I forget and even see them eating the food with the live video feed . All from my smart phone.
Laptop is also an option while away. Like on vacation or a business travel for instance.
I think I can safely say this ...........
There are lots of reefers who have made the switch from ReefKeeper to Apex !
But how many reefers have you heard of that switched from Apex to Reefkeeper ???
Enough said ............
Just go with an Apex .
n2585722
Well-known member
You sure left out a lot of DA modules. The ones below all work with the Archon
SL2v2
SLX
ALC
APC
PC1
PC4
PB4
PB8
MLC
SW5
SL1
IOE
The GRI 2600 leak detector work nicely with any of the switch inputs on the Archon. These can be had for as low as $17 each. They just need a 12v supply to power them.
I am not sure how you come up with less robust on the DP1. I have three of these and they are pumping from floor level up through the attic for 35 ft then down to floor level without issue. In fact one is sucking water for that distance then pumping it back up through the attic through a check valve then back down to the drain below the kitchen sink.
SoloGarth
Active member
Yeah I was only listing ones they don't both have that are very similar. I didn't list all the Apex modules either.
SoloGarth
Active member
Harry_Y
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