Which Controller is the better choice

[JMLReefer]

I am sure that this has been discussed before, but I am just now considering getting a controller. I have a 60 gallon cub with a 15 gallon sump. I want to be able to monitor my tank so that I have better control and can keep my parameters in check. The two controllers that I have been looking at are the Neptune Systems Aqua Controller Apex Lite System, and the Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lite (Net). They are both around the same price. I just wanted to get some opinions on these 2 controllers. Any other choices or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I can foresee a huge debate. It's almost as bad as, "what car is better?" the 2 that you narrowed down are both great controllers and offer great control they have slight differences. Both companies are sponsors of the site and you can read up in their sections and maybe form your own opinion.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Oh BTW

[welcome]

Being in afgan you'll have plenty of time to research and make up your mind.

 

[d0ughb0y]

if you are buying new, I'd say apex light.
your best option if buying used is ac jr, which I see go for around $150 shipped lately.
if you hook it up to a computer (I hook mine to an old laptop kept in the tank cabinet) and run my free software, it can do things that the apex can't do, like hook up a cheap usb webcam and view a snapshot from your cell phone.