The temp probe is standard .The ph probe comes in a standard and Lab grade . Get the Lab.U will have to read the manual the first time u set it up.It is not a vacuum cleaner .U will have to read the manual, but after that first time and u see what is going on U can make changes with your eyes closed .It will control your lights and pumps after u fine tune it right out of the box.When u get it u'll have all the help u need in the set up.They have great custermer help with the phone # in the manual.I wanted one pump on 10min. then the other pump on 10min.. I called the guy he sent me right to the page in the manual and walked me right thou the set up of the pump.It is a very nice piece of equipment. U will need a 7 and a 12 ph calibration liquids.U will have to calibrate the ph probe before u use it , and the rinse solution to rinse the probe between the 7and 12 liquids.