Asking your opinion

[BigT75]

Or the Neptune ATK both cost the same what’s more reliable ?does the one in this pic work with a apex or on its own ?

Thanks in advance

 

[mtraylor]

Personally I would invest another 100 bucks and get an apex lite with I/o breakout box and float switchs.

 

[BigT75]

Personally I would invest another 100 bucks and get an apex lite with I/o breakout box and float switchs.

I have the $799 apex system already

 

[roberthu526]

I have the ATK and I installed it then took it off because it takes so much space! I have a trigger triton 44 and the return chamber is barely wide enough for the equipments and then you have all these wires... I am sure it is a great kit but it’s just too big...

 

[mtraylor]

I have the $799 apex system already

Oh ok. Well all you need is the following. Use your controller. It will do the work. That is why you bought it.
You need the I/o break out box for the float switches

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/neptune-systems-i-o-breakout-box.html#tab-reviews

I use these in my sump for ATO. they are discontinued now apparently, but the brackets are the bomb. I set the lowest one for
controller water in the sump and the second one is backup in case the first one malfunctions. You can get a bracket and float switch
anywhere. You can get glue in's or adjustables. Your choice.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefkeeper-float-switch-bracket-kit-digital-aquatics.html

So basically for under a $100 bucks you can setup what ever you want. I have a electronic solenoid right off my RO/DI unit that goes
directly to my sump. Works like a charm. If you have a reservoir with a pump, it works fine as well. Pretty easy setup.

Enjoy and use your controller for everything. Much easier to manage one device.

 

[mtraylor]

I have the $799 apex system already

Oh ok. Well all you need is the following. Use your controller. It will do the work. That is why you bought it.
You need the I/o break out box for the float switches

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/neptune-systems-i-o-breakout-box.html#tab-reviews

I use these in my sump for ATO. they are discontinued now apparently, but the brackets are the bomb. I set the lowest one for
controller water in the sump and the second one is backup in case the first one malfunctions. You can get a bracket and float switch
anywhere. You can get glue in's or adjustables. Your choice.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefkeeper-float-switch-bracket-kit-digital-aquatics.html

So basically for under a $100 bucks you can setup what ever you want. I have a electronic solenoid right off my RO/DI unit that goes
directly to my sump. Works like a charm. If you have a reservoir with a pump, it works fine as well. Pretty easy setup.

Enjoy and use your controller for everything. Much easier to manage one device.