Which Controller do you guys use?
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Honigbiene
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I`ve been running a neptune AC II for awhile and love it, except for the x-10`s do get interferance occasionaly. The newer models have all the web access right? That would be useful if you were on vacation or something i think, especially with web cams ( I really wish one of these controller manufactures would put multiple feed modes in the programing. You know to have feed 1 shut down the tank for 30 min so you can feed the fish, feed 2 shut pumps off for an hour or two for suspension feeding.......etc.... sorry) I have not played with the octi system in awhile but the main thing i did not like about it was the fact you could not manually control any devices.. i`m not sure if there newer models are changed but i really like that feature
fishgeeksrus
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AC II here. We love it!
eclecticvibe
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I use an ACIII and it's very nice. I like the computer interface. Having the tank automated on so many levels is such a great convenience.
cfishrun
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I have the ACII, and for the amount of money I spent on it, I'd have to say that I'm not very satisfied. The PH probes I got were defective and had to be sent back to Neptune for testing, at my cost. I've re-calibrated the current PH probe several times, but I still don't trust it (it reads 7.8-8.05; I dose 2-4 tsp. of Kalk a day and my dKH is 10.25); also, the ORP probe usually returns a reading greater than 450, and sometimes as high as 490. Needless to say, I wouldn't feel confident having it control a kalk/calcium/ozone reactor, which is half the point of getting an all-in-one-controller. The AquaNotes software is glitchy (even with the latest patch) and it was not very easy to sync up the controller to my computer. Any time that I want to reprogram the controller, I have to do a manual re-boot by taking the battery out and cutting the power. When it resets, I lose all the programmed information and the clock reverts back to midnight, so all the programmed devices go into chaos. I do have the DC8, which I'd say is a must if you're planning on controlling your lighting. If I could go back in time, I'd buy an Aquatronica. They're expandable (which the AquaControllers are not) and seem to be more stable & reliable.
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Znut Reefer
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I do, and have always ran the Octopus. No complaints here.
cwegescheide
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After a little struggle figuring out getting the ACIII on the web (my own ignorance) got it on the web btw I also wish I would have gotten one sooner. Very nice especially if you spend a lot of time away from home. I've got just about everything you can imagine automated with it:
Kalk top off
H20 top off (if ph is higher than I want)
lights
pumps
temp
fans
skimmer
etc...
Nice piece of equipment..
Kalk top off
H20 top off (if ph is higher than I want)
lights
pumps
temp
fans
skimmer
etc...
Nice piece of equipment..
marine_freak
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I run the AC 3 pro and love it........
johntbyrne
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What about the AC Jr? Anyone?
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