Which package do i need for my application

[Jar*Head]

I am not sure which package should i get that suitable for my aquarium. Here is what i would like to do.

Controlling:

4 Metal Halide 400w
4 T-5 pendant 4 bulbs each
Simulate dusk to dawn affect
Temp controller (I want to be able to control my Temp precisely with the Temp probe and the new chiller and heater)
Ph Monitor
Conductivity
Control the fans
Luna moon light

Do i need an extra power bar for the light?

Most important question

Is it easy to use? I chose Profilux over ACIII pro because i did not have my PhD to tune that controller. I also notice the fast customer service which is what i need the most. Any information you can provide or recommendation is greatly appreciated.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Hi,

We pride ourselves in rapid customer support so you will never have any issues, the software is designed to be as simple as possible and what you cant figure out we are here pretty much 7 days a week to get the answer to you very quickly.

Now for your package list.

To address your high loads for lights I would suggest 2 Digital power bars and two HIGH AMP bars

If that cost option is a bit tight then you can use a 4 way bar and utilise two HIGH amps off of this keeping your lighting seperate. Cost savings can be made if the MH come on together and so do the T5's

To simulate dusk to dawn you can add either the MoonLight effect sticks or for better full simulation opt for the full effect sumu or simu_l sticks giving you sunrise and set, moon rise and set and also storm effects.

Temperature and pH monitoring all come as standard.

Fan control is also standard through the bank of timers available onboard or if utilising the GHL Breeze fans you can use the fan control devise.

Conductivity - for the size of the system I expect you to have you would be looking at a pack that incorporates the PlrofiLux Plus II EX, this has onboard already the conductivity expansion card so you just need to add the probe.

Lunar moonlight - This is a built in feature to the software enabling you to map your own moon phase at your current location, you can also program cloudy days to simulate cloud moon coverage.

So what pack

If budget allows I would suggest the Elite pack and add a digital power bar and another HIGH AMP and simu effect stick or spot.

Coming down from that and build as budget allows start with the professional pack and build on it as and when you require, but I would add the HIGH AMPS to this due to your high load lighting requirements

 

[Jar*Head]

Thank you AQD for the advice. I will look into it. I will definitely get the high AMPS bar due the the load of the MH.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

I think that should be your main consideration for sure.

With regards to the pack, there is no restriction ALL our dealers are happy to build a system that suits your exact needs

 

[Jar*Head]

I will wait for the announcement on the chiller and purchase the whole package including the chiller.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Ok no probs, I am hoping early May with our May shipment.

Let me know nearer the time, and who is your nearest dealer.

Regards
Michael

 

[Jar*Head]

Anyone from socal? If you can get me the approx cost on the large chiller rated between 500-600g system that would be great .