Need Your Opinion

[Jade]

Hi All,
I would like your opinions on controllers. I am looking into a controller, and have never had one before. Wanting to controll...t5 lights, pumps, heater, and future 2part dosing pumps. Also possibly fan in canopy. I want the best bang for the buck, and something simple to set up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Chris

 

[Fireworm]

Whatever you get, get one that will work for my tank, and be to small for yours..... it will work out well that way. LOL

Jesse is the only one in the club that has had several different ones.

 

[mojo~]

well I have had the light house controller, the ACjr, the RKL and now the elite.
The RKL is probably the best buy for the entry level controllers. I have no experience on the new apex. But I would say it is probably the better buy on the higher end ones at the moment.
Just my two cents and I think you will find similar opinions from fellow reefers.

 

[Gondore]

I would agree that the RKL is probably the best fit for you. If you want to spend a bit more money go for the Apex.

 

[LOVETHISHOBBY]

My RKL 3 is on its way. I will let you know how it works out.

 

[Jade]

Thanks for the reply's everyone. I will do some reading on the RKL, but sounds like the best bet for a controller. LOVETHISHOBBY, please let me know what you think of your controller when you get it. Thanks again.
Chris

 

[LOVETHISHOBBY]

will do...

 

[SeasonedReefer]

You can't go wrong with the rkl or rke. I got the one from the raffle and it is so easy to set up and program im impressed now im already buying more modules for it lol.

 

[Jade]

Thanks for the reply's everyone. From what I have read, and now heard from all of you, it sounds like the Reefkeeper Lite is what I will be looking into getting. Thanks for the input.
Chris

 

[awilson500]

I own the RKE and love it, probably a little bit of a overkill for my system, but thought why not I will probably end up with a bigger system someday.

 

[LOVETHISHOBBY]

Hey Chris,

I've had the Reef Keeper Lite 3 on my tank for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. It runs my lights, fans, pumps, skimmer, heater (when I get one), dosing pumps, etc. The instructions aren't exactly the greatest, but Jessie helped me program it. Now that I know how it works, I'd be happy to help you out. I would definitely recommend one. In fact, I plan on getting another one for my other tank.

Later,
Rob

 

[Jade]

Hey Rob, Thanks for getting back to me. I think the RKL is what I'm gonna get.Everything sounds like it's just what I want, and I will get ahold of you when I order one. Works a little slow so I'm kinda watching the cashflow.But thanks again for the help. Now I really want to order one.
Chris